African Americans

Africans and African Americans made an indelible mark on North America. Oftentimes, only archeology can see it.

All archeology is African American archeology. It tracks American history, from the first Africans brought to the New World through the 20th century civil rights movement. Archeology reveals the everyday lives of people who made a big difference. George Washington Carver's humble birthplace provided a foundation for his extraordinary inventions. Maggie Walker's home reflected her agitation for change through economics. Buffalo Soldiers' camps document their opportunity to advance in society through military service. Stories like these show archeology's power to tell African and African American history.

Learn more:

• African American Heritage
• Telling All Americans' Stories: African American Heritage
• African American Civil Rights Network
• Travel America's Diverse Cultures: African American Sites