Celebrating Black History Month

CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements of African Americans and a time to recognize their central role in the history of the United States.  The City of New Albany encourages everyone to learn more about the history of African Americans in Southern Indiana and their contributions to our history. Here are a few links to help learn more:

1. A walking tour of historic sites of African American history in New Albany: https://publichistory.iupui.edu/tours/show/13
   
   This tour takes you to 9 prominent locations throughout New Albany that tell rich stories of our history.

2. The Carnegie Center for Art and History: https://www.carnegiecenter.org/
   
   This museum hosts multiple permanent installations that tell local stories of African American History, including the life of Lucy Higgs Nichols, an African American nurse who served with the Union army and later settled down right here in our River City.

3. The Town Clock Church of New Albany: http://www.townclockchurch.org/
   
   Completed in 1852, this church was an important stop in the Underground Railroad and served as a beacon of hope to freedom seekers across the Ohio River. This historic property helps tell the story of the people that worshipped there and helped those who passed through on their way to freedom by taking a stand against the evils of slavery.

Additionally, our marketing partners at GoSoIN Tourism have put together this article that tells about more people, locations, stories, and history: https://www.gosoin.com/blog/post/black-history-in-southern-indiana/