In celebration of Black History Month in February, Wyoming Humanities highlights a Spark Grant awarded to CamBio Wyo, LLC for Tracks of Frontier Faith, a museum exhibit that explores the life and legacy of Lucinda Philips, a former slave from Kentucky who helped to establish the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Wyoming. She was a laundress, established the first garden in Cheyenne, and bought and sold properties. Lucinda’s story is about the history of Wyoming and the role that African Americans played in the West. The exhibit showcases a rich history of social activism, community building, and religious scholarship that can contribute to the ongoing conversation about the role of women, especially in Wyoming. You can view the exhibit at the Wyoming State Museum from February 1st to April 30, 2025. For additional information on the exhibit, contact project director Dr. Camellia Okpodu at camstuff24@gmail.com.
Other incredible stories that have made Wyoming what it is today are available to explore at wyohistory.org. Some of the more notable for this month include:
This Great Struggle: African-American Churches in Rock Springs
Mathew Campfield: Barber, Coroner and Pioneer Survivor