Celebrate 100 Years of African American History: Panel Discussion at Walker County African American Museum

Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Walker County African American Museum and Multicultural Center, located at 309 N. Main Street, LaFayette, Georgia 30728, for a special panel discussion commemorating 100 years of African American History Week/Month and exploring the present state of this rich legacy in the United States.

Featured Panelists:

• Paula Wilkes, President, Bessie Smith Multicultural Center and African American Museum, Chattanooga

• Curtis Rivers, Director, Emery Street African American Museum and Multicultural Center, Dalton

• Dr. Alicia Jackson, PhD, History Professor

• Tracy Chaney, President & Director, African American Culture, Inc. and Westside School Museum, Trion, GA

• Dr. David Boyle, PhD, President, Walker County Historical Society and Marsh House Board of Trustees

A $10 donation is suggested to support the museum and its programs.

Celebrate, learn, and honor the history and ongoing legacy of African American culture in our community. Don’t miss this inspiring event!