The Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement, an experience that tells the story of Indiana’s Black pioneers, will open to the public from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Visitors will walk through four themed stations, each with a title monolith, bench and an interpretive panel with photos, maps and other graphics.
“We are thrilled to share this piece of our Roberts family history with the public,” said LaVella Hyter, president of the Roberts Settlement Board of Directors. “Their significance as Black pioneers is beautifully represented at the very place where they gathered to worship and began building a legacy of perseverance and determination that continued through generations of Roberts Settlement descendants. I believe they would be very proud today.”
More than $400,000 was raised in grants and private donations for the experience. Major donors include Hamilton County Tourism, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund/Preserving Black Churches grant, Central Indiana Community Foundation/Community Leadership Innovation Fund, Crosser Family Foundation, Duke Energy, Beck’s Hybrids, Burtner Electric and Old Town Companies.
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