Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 September 1999 — Page 2

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FREETOWN Continued from A1 1870. Many of those African Americans made their homes in that downtown area. To address this history that is often absent in most historical synopses, Wellington created Freetown to satisfy her own desire to teach Black history in 1982. Armed only with a small grant from the Indiana Humanities Council, Wellington assembled eight community leaders and implemented a two-month pilot project at the Indiana State Museum in the fall of 1984. The program is incorporated into the State Museum’s historical theme. “It has been a good collaboration to work with our state museum and have a permanent presence there,” Wellington added. With the museum ’ s new presence, the White River State Park moves closer to what many have already dubbed “a snapshot of the community.” With the cultural locale of Freetown, the families that often frequent the park will

now get a proper taste of the city’s rich tradition. According to White River State Park executive director William Shfewsberry, Freetown’s presence should prove to be similar to that of the Eiteljorg in its cultural presentation. “If you’re telling Indiana history, you have to include the African American' side,” said Shrewsberry, who is also the chairman of the Freetown Village board. “It’s very significant that Freetown is part of this process. Its presence continues that diversity. It is another piece that has fallen into place here.” “There’s always been a conscious decision by the state to keep Freetown included in this process,” Shrewsberry added. “This attraction is about African Americans, but it’s not for African Americans alone. This opportunity continues to give Freetown a greater opportunity and a chance for expansion they may not have had before. It moves them to a whole new level.” As Freetown Village acquaints itself with

Jack and Jill chapter holds ‘Round-up’ The Indianapolis Chapter of Jack A Jill of America, Inc. held their annual ‘round-.,, up’ at Juan Solomon Park last Saturday vr ; Something different this year was that the chapter collected school supplies - that were distributed to children that were . referred from the Martin Luther King]. Center various social service agencies., ] and IPS school teachers and principals. This year’s Roundup chairperson is RHa Beard and the Community Service, chairperson is Marcella Caldwell-Gadson,.. Esq. Mrs. Anita Nowlin is the locaL ] chapter’s president. (Recorder photo by. Curtie Guynn) rjv ’ the new setting, Freetown is hoping to move to*' the next level with the development of a village, site, &lso to be located in the p&rk. The proposeu^f * site will be complete with the historically acci^ rate themes for which Freetown is known. Added Wellington, “Such an innovation cen,., only contribute to the overall goal of bringing the entire community together through knowledge of itself. We’re continually trying to reach a broader audience, there is a continual search ] for new ways to tell this story. With new programs, workshops, expanded offerings, and,, even greater flexibility to provide services tp n the public, Freetown Village is ready to take on the challenges of the future.” f . Currently, the proposal for its own village is,], still in infant stages. However, until Freetown’s ]. > . £; Blacks started in Indianapolis. For additional information on Freetown’s programs and activities, call 631-1870. o*

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