Col. Allensworth State Historic Park is at the site of a community founded by and for black people in 1908 in an effort to create a place free of discrimination. At its peak, Allensworth was home ...

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park officials and the Friends of Allensworth is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month ... call 661-849-3433 or [email protected].

Old Time Jubilee. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, Palmer Ave., Earlimart. Admission: $8 per passenger vehicle, $50 for bus with 24 or fewer passengers, $100 ...

Visiting Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park was much more than a history lesson for 16-year-old Tami Fagbule. It was empowering. The rural state park in the southern San Joaquin Valley ...

Out of the post-Reconstruction rubble, Col. Allen Allensworth, a retired African American army chaplain, pieced together a dream. In 1908, Allensworth, a prominent Los Angeles resident, along with ...

In case you haven’t heard of Allensworth, California—and you likely haven’t—the site, which is a now a state park, was once California’s first town founded, funded and governed by Black ...

Allensworth State Historic Park was founded, financed, and governed by African Americans. The park is a historical landmark and holds annual rededications to honor its history.

ALLENSWORTH, Calif. — A state historic park that celebrates California's African American history will be rededicated on Oct. 14th. For more, check out the video player above.

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park will host a celebration in honor of Colonel Allen Allensworth‘s ... (661) 849-3433 or [email protected]. Get unlimited digital access #ReadLocal.

During the day, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a place to learn about the triumphs and history of the area. ... For park hours and information, visit www.parks.ca.gov.

A California Historic Park commemorates life in Allensworth, a Central Valley town founded after the Civil War where Black residents could prosper. California's freedman's town looks to build a ...

KERO 23 Bakersfield, CA. Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park: celebrates annual rededication. Posted: October 13, 2024 | Last updated: March 15, 2025 ...