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Tag: African Americans in the Smokies

New signs tell the stories of African Americans in the Smokies

March 9, 2023

Antoine Fletcher making presentation at Elkmont

by Julie Dodd Five new interpretive signs are adding to the storytelling of the African Americans in the Smokies. The[…]

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African American Experience shared by new interpretive signs in Park

February 16, 2022

Ron Davis Sr. takes children fishing in Elkmont

by Julie Dodd As a visitor to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you know the value of interpretive signs in[…]

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Giving Tuesday Raises Over $17,000 for 2022 GSMNP projects

December 14, 2021

by Julie Dodd Supporters of Great Smoky Mountains National Park kicked off the holiday season with gifts totaling $17,424 for[…]

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Virtual Town Hall Events Explore African American History in Smokies

October 12, 2021

Ron Davis Sr. fishing in Smokies

by Julie Dodd Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are holding virtual town hall events this fall concerning the history[…]

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African American Experience in the Smokies adds to history of GSMNP and surrounding communities

April 5, 2021

Antoine Fletcher

by Julie Dodd The African American Experience in the Smokies project is entering its fourth year. The goal of the[…]

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