AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY AT HISTORIC ROSEDALE

The African American Legacy at Historic Rosedale project was created in April of 2021 with the development of the African American Legacy (AAL) Committee. The committee was charged with formulating steps to expand and promote the truthful, compassionate, and equitable presentation of the African Americans – both enslaved and freed – who lived and worked at Historic Rosedale. The project, while ever evolving, will mainly consist of exhibits and programming which will depict aspects of the life of enslaved and emancipated persons during the 19^th century and their descendants during the 20^th and 21^st centuries. In the fall of 2023, The African American Legacy Memorial Garden broke ground and is nearing completion as of Spring 2024. The long-term goal of the project is the development of a small facility dedicated to this purpose.

If you are interested in getting involved in this important initiative, please contact John Cooper, the African American Legacy Coordinator at john.cooper@historicrosedale.org