Missouri’s Black History

February marks Black History Month, and in celebration, Travel’n On returns to Missouri; a state that has made a unique contribution to America’s history. Ian and Tonya will speak to father Moses Berry, founder of the Ozarks African American Heritage Museum in Ash Grove. Then, Angela da Silva of Lindenwood University will join them to talk about a few Missourians who rose from slavery to national prominence. Finally, we journey to Independence, Missouri to explore some of the history and places were African American contributions have not been forgotten.

Episode Segments:

The Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum An Ash Grove Missouri native, Father Moses Berry founded the Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum with his own family's artifacts, preserved for generations on the Berry family farm. This farm has been owned by the Berry's since 1872. Father Moses Berry takes Ian and Tonya on an extraordinary tour of the museum, and explores his family’s ties to the Boones.
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The Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum Part Two More with Father Moses Berry at the Ozarks African-American Heritage Museum.
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Independence Missouri Janeen Aggen from the Independence Board of Tourism tells Ian and Tonya about the fascinating history and sites of Independence, Missouri, the home of President Truman, pioneers and long-ago entrepreneurs.
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National Black Tourism Network Angela DeSilva, President of the National Black Tourism Network shares some stories about several Missourians who rose from the ashes of slavery to a place of prominence. She also discusses the mission of the tourism network.
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