Telling Our Story: Black History Museum

You do not want to miss this jewel of a Black History Museum! Discover local African American artifacts dating back to the 1800s. Exhibits include Monroe County African Americans in sports, education, medicine, business, and the military. Telling Our Story is Forsyth and Monroe County's first Black History Museum, established in 2008 to educate individuals about the history and culture of African Americans locally and nationally. The museum was founded by local historian, Rosemary Alexander Walker who has preserved over 300 pieces of African American artifacts with emphasis on Monroe County's first Black achievers commemorating their lives and accomplishments. The knowledge of one's own history has a way of empowering throughout generations - a proud heritage to be shared with the community, children, and educators for many years to come.