Africatown Honors Clotilda Legacy | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Africatown erupted in celebration this past weekend, honoring the legacy of the Clotilda survivors—the last enslaved Africans brought to the U.S. in 1860. From prayer-filled ceremonies and storytelling at Lewis Landing to the unveiling of Clotilda artifacts at the Africatown Heritage House, the community came together in powerful ways. The Spirit of Our Ancestors Festival offered food, music, and culture, while a summit with Nikole Hannah-Jones deepened the conversation on history’s enduring impact. The weekend closed with a sacred walk and the annual Bridge Landing Ceremony, where…