Indianapolis’ African-American community is rich in heritage and history. Donna Stokes-Lucas leads this themed walk highlighting African American History and Genealogy in Indianapolis. Join us as we explore the past and present.

Free and open to the public // All ages
MEET on the East Plaza of City Market. We don’t walk if the weather is terrible. Walks are free but bring some money if you’d like to stop for a snack or drink in the middle.

Brought to you by Spark Placemaking and Indianapolis City Market with support from Southwest Airlines and Project for Public Spaces through the Heart of the Community program.

About Stokes-Lucas
Donna Stokes-Lucas has been researching African Americans and family histories for over 30 years. She organizes programs featuring nationally acclaimed authors, poets, artists and scholars. Working with public libraries, churches, and corporations, she designs and develops history displays, culture and heritage tours and events. Stokes-Lucas is a founder and charter member of the Indiana African American Genealogy Group. She is past Central District Director for the Indiana Genealogical Society. In 2014, Donna was one of five researchers selected to document African Americans in Indiana counties from 1820 -1870 for the Indiana Historical Society Rural Settlement Project. Stokes-Lucas was awarded the 2014 Outstanding Work in the Preservation of Indiana’s Underground Railroad History by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.