TN Stories: Serina Gilbert and Learotha Williams
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am
Location
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Details
The Promise Land community, a small village west of Nashville, Tennessee was founded after the Civil War by people who had been enslaved at the Cumberland Iron Furnace. These early settlers, who included United States Colored Troops veterans, were able to purchase land and establish Black‑owned businesses. This is the story of this town told through the memories of the people who lived there. Serina Gilbert grew up in the community and is now one of the revered storytellers and story‑keepers of Promise Land. Along with historian Learotha Williams, she is sharing the history of a community that thrived and continues to thrive in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles.
Price: Free
