History and Culture Trail
The History & Culture Trail project honors and celebrates the African American heritage of the neighborhoods, businesses, and people living in the areas surrounding the Capital Cascades Trail at FAMU Way. The project includes three components: 1) Artisan History Monuments 2) Public Artworks, and 3) a Community Gathering Space. Nine (9) history monuments are planned that will display images and information about the historical contributions and cultural impact of the communities highlighted. Over a dozen public works of art are planned which further reflects the rich history of the area.
The project covers six subject areas:
- Theme 1: Allen Subdivision
- Theme 2: FAMU History & Civil Rights (includes honoring Dr. Charles U. Smith)
- Theme 3: Villa Mitchell and Economic Engines
- Theme 4: Boynton Still & Economic Engines
- Theme 5: Railroad Depot
- Theme 6: Elberta Crate
Public Art
Blueprint will work with seven artists to craft murals and sculptures along the trail. Each of the selected artworks corresponds with a thematic area and artistically interprets the historical information presented in the stations. View the Selected Artists for the HCT:
- Yasaman Mehrsa, “We Are All One” Murals
- Alisha Lewis, “FAMU Woman Activist” Sculpture
- Joseph Cowdrey, “A Stroll Down Seaboard Street” Mural
- Julia Sinelnikova, “Dream Waves” Sculptures
- Mark Dickson, “In Honor of the Worker” Sculpture
- Bradley Cooley, Jr., “The Jazz Man” Sculpture
- John Birch, “Community, Your Move, and Metamorphosis Wood” Sculptures
Project Manager: Tatiana M. Daguillard
Community Engagement
Project Snapshot – Capital Cascades Trail Segment 3 History & Culture Trail Project
