Black Soil: Our roots run deep

Mark your calendars for the Black Soil Farmers Market on Saturday, March 14th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come meet, learn and support our local vendors. The day will include speakers, music, cooking demonstrations and more.
The Sacramento History Museum is proud to introduce a new exhibition in partnership with the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum titled Black Soil, Our roots run deep that is on display now. With its debut coinciding with Black History Month and in celebration of the pivotal role people of African descent have played in Sacramento and California history, the Black farmer and art exhibit explores the history of African Americans in farming. Rich in history, the vibrant exhibition showcases the important discoveries by George Washington Carver in science plus the agricultural impact African Americans had on tobacco, cotton, rice, peanuts, and even ice cream.

“This exhibition is a reminder that Black history is not just written in books — it’s planted, tended, and passed down through the land and into our hands,” said Shonna McDaniels, artist, curator, and founder of Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum.

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