Macon200

Brandi Simpson Miller, an assistant professor of history at Wesleyan College, one of the sponsors of the trail marker project, told of “the power of remembrance.” She said the markers “not only commemorate the remarkable lives of the enslaved, but also pay homage to an enduring resilience and indomitable spirit of African American heritage.”

Black history markers reveal Macon’s past, ‘good, bad and ugly’ Historical markers, including for where slaves were sold, are being installed along Macon's Black Heritage Trail as part of the Georgia city's bicentennial celebration.

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Tomorrow, Macon200 , the bicentennial campaign celebrating the 200th year since the incorporation of the city of Macon in 1823, will unveil bronze markers dedicated to facets of Macon’s Black history. These markers will serve as permanent reminders of Black history across downtown Macon’s vibrant streetscape.

https://www.maconbibb.us/dtblackhistorymarkers/