Shady Rest Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J., was established in 1921. The sports and entertainment venue is being renovated, with help from a special historic preservation program.
The first Black country club was started in 1921 in New Jersey. It's still open, but it needs a boost to restore it to its grand state. A grant is helping.
Tourism industry watchers and historians say the number of Black history tours are increasing -- fueled by a new generation of tour guides who want to elevate Black stories.