Celebrating the faith, courage, determination and strength of early Black pioneer families who ventured to Ohio seeking freedom and a better life. After arriving, they established a thriving community of master farmers, artisans, skilled craftsmen, ministers, deacons, politicians, educators, defenders of civil rights, conductors of the Underground Railroad, church members, with faith and family as their foundation. This community survived and thrived for more than 100 years.
Five one room school houses were established in the settlement starting in 1854. Black children were not allowed to attend public schools with white children.