Africatown Heritage Preservation Foundation
The Africatown Community, located in Mobile, Alabama, is best known for its connection to the U.S. slave ship Clotilda. This community was established by the very same Africans that were enslaved and brought to the U.S. illegally aboard the Clotilda in 1860. Since the establishment of the community...
the Launch of Plateau Cemetery Database
In a collaboration between local citizens and archaeologists, Africatown’s historic Plateau Cemeteries have been meticulously documented and preserved through an inspiring citizen science project. This initiative, funded by the Slave Wrecks Project of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, empowers the Africatown community to connect deeply with their heritage.
11th Annual Robert Hope Homemade Kite Event
March 15, 2025
The Robert Hope homemade kite event holds great significance as it is a long-standing tradition in Plateau and serves as a means to reunite people. The event, organized by the MCTS Alumni Association, takes place in March and is highly cherished by the community. It offers a chance for individuals of all ages to come together, enjoy themselves and partake in making homemade kite and activities that define our community events. We look forward to your presence and participation. Please RSVP by emailing blueandwhite@mctswhippets.org or calling 404-219-7890. Donate Online to the event by going to www.mctswhippets.org/donations
Visit the Africatown hertiage house
Africatown Heritage House is a community building in Mobile, Alabama that houses "Clotilda: The Exhibition" about the survivors and descendants of slaves transported on the Clotilda, the United States' last known slave ship, many of whom established Africatown.
descendants on netflix
Descendant tells the story of the Clotilda - the last known ship to smuggle stolen Africans to America - the unthinkable cover-up, and the impact of that crime on generations of descendants living in Africatown. Once the past is revealed, can the future be reclaimed? Descendants of the enslaved Africans on an illegal ship that arrived in Alabama in 1860 seek justice and healing when the craft's remains are discovered.
Current and Upcoming Initiatives
The AHPF has partnered with Mobile County, Vulcan Materials, and SBP to replace roofs for needed homes in Africatown. Four more houses were completed. We couldn't have done it without your kind support. THANK YOU!