African-American History Tour

10 a.m. this coming Saturday! See you there.

I'll post a flier when we have one, but early notice, y'all: this year's tour will be on February 22 at 10 a,m, at the Old City Cemetery! We are thrilled to be joined by the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, come join us for an exciting and dynamic morning of celebration!

Beverly A. Johnson was born in Washington, D.C., and spent his boyhood as a steward on a steamship on the Potomac River. He came around the horn to California in 1868. Johnson was a railroad porter and caterer, and a prominent member of the Colored Conventions movement. In February 1879 Johnson called a meeting of African-American voters to order, telling them they were tired to death of being mere automata in California politics; they were moving now all over the state, they demanded recognition at the hands of the Republican Party. He believed they ought to exercise political independence, and with a due regard to political success, insist on being recognized." Learn more Saturday!

Can't wait for next year's tour! Enjoy this ad for Dr. Fletcher's foot biz. We have exciting news coming soon...

We had a very successful tour last week! Here is a picture of Sacramento 1915 Negro Giants team, with 3 cemetery "residents" -- Sherman & Harrison Brinson and Frank Whitaker!

I'll post a flier when we have one, but early notice, y'all: this year's tour will be on February 22 at 10 a,m, at the Old City Cemetery! We are thrilled to be joined by the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, come join us for an exciting and dynamic morning of celebration!

Please consider buying a ticket to our show so we can present this kind of programming again.

We're so excited about doing this as an evening tour with costumed actors! See you there.

Beverly A. Johnson was born in Washington, D.C., and spent his boyhood as a steward on a steamship on the Potomac River. He came around the horn to California in 1868. Johnson was a railroad porter and caterer, and a prominent member of the Colored Conventions movement. In February 1879 Johnson called a meeting of African-American voters to order, telling them they were tired to death of being mere automata in California politics; they were moving now all over the state, they demanded recognition at the hands of the Republican Party. He believed they ought to exercise political independence, and with a due regard to political success, insist on being recognized." Learn more Saturday!

Here's the flier for our annual free tour! Hope to see you there!

February 23, 2019 at 10 a.m. is our next tour at the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery. Mark the date!

We're taking our show on the road! This slideshow will be a sit-down version of the annual walking tour, covering African-American pioneers buried in Sacramento's Historic City Cemetery. Capacity is limited, RSVP if interested.

Can't wait for next year's tour! Enjoy this ad for Dr. Fletcher's foot biz. We have exciting news coming soon...

Here's some footage of the 218 tour! Thanks, Chris!

We had a very successful tour last week! Here is a picture of Sacramento 1915 Negro Giants team, with 3 cemetery "residents" -- Sherman & Harrison Brinson and Frank Whitaker!

2015 article about our special guest, Karen Burney, who will share her research about Cornelius Peck on the tour!