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Registration is open for a free tour on Sept. 6 that will look at the important role African Americans played in the foundation, settlement and development of Youngstown.
During the tour, historian Vince Shivers will share his extensive research, and special guests include historian Sean Posey, genealogist Stacey Adger and Civil War reenactor Steffon Jones.
Native Youngstown poet Cherise Benton will lend a contemporary voice to the event.
It will make stops at historically significant locations across Youngstown, including Oak Hill Cemetery, The Rayen School and Youngstown City Parks.
It begins at 9 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., and ends at 4 p.m. Transportation by bus to the different sites and lunch will be provided. The tour will require participants to walk distances outdoors on uneven ground and up and down stairs.
It is open to all ages. Attendees ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is limited to 100 participants. To register go to lityoungstown.org.
The tour is organized by Lit Youngstown, Vince Shivers and the Tyler History Center, with support from the Raymond J. Wean Foundation and Sojourn to the Past.