The organization promoted schools throughout the country and founded the Asylum at Weeksville , Brooklyn .
In 1862 , Perry and Rev Henry M. Wilson formed the Colored Orphan Asylum of the African Civilization Society for the education and development of African Americans .
The organization promoted schools throughout the country and founded the Colored Orphan Asylum at Weeksville , Brooklyn .
In 1862 , Perry and Rev Henry M. Wilson formed the Colored Orphan Asylum of the African Civilization Society for the education and development of African Americans .