I’ve focused on the Women and what they had to say since largely their voice has not been heard in most all accountings of the Homesteaders.
Award winning “Our DeWitty and Now We Speak”
Some Of Our Important People
I am Joyceann, Offering my contribution to the acknowledgement of our rich history and current day contributions So what you will hear about are a series of impressive people who possess a special something that keeps our community moving forward and strong. Joyceann is based in Summerville, South Carolina and is an author, historian and… Continue Reading →
Enjoying The Company While On The Journey!
Katie, Shelley, Monique, Joyceann Sarah, & Marsha Meeting so many fun and loving people along the way to finding ancestors has been and continues to be the best of the best that life gives you. Each connection warms the heart and hugs the soul. I’ve started a podcast to celebrate anyone and everyone of our… Continue Reading →
DeWitty-Audacious is now officially in the history of Nebraska
What a wonderful time we all enjoyed! The fellowship was just so amazing! Last Monday, April 11, 2016, the Historical Marker was officially installed that celebrates the importance of the DeWitty African-American Settlement in a ceremony attended by close to 200 people. DeWitty was the longest lasting African-American, most successful rural settlement in all of, Nebraska…. Continue Reading →
Coming soon:DeWitty Historical Ceremony
Descendants of Nebraska African-American Settlement to Attend Historical Marker Ceremony on Highway 83 Turn off for the DeWitty historical marker Descendants of the largest African-American settlement in Nebraska, located in the Sand Hills are expected to arrive in Cherry County on April 11 to celebrate the unveiling of a historical marker on U.S. Highway… Continue Reading →
DeWitty Historical Marker
Monday, January 11, 2016 Dedication Ceremony for DeWitty Historical Marker Set for April 11, 2016 Marker site on Hwy 83 near Brownlee turnoff A dedication ceremony for a new Nebraska State Historical Marker in Cherry County commemorating DeWitty, the state’s longest and most successful African-American rural settlement in the state is scheduled for Monday, April… Continue Reading →
Dedication Ceremony for DeWitty Historical Marker
Monday, January 11, 2016 Dedication Ceremony for DeWitty Historical Marker Set for April 11, 2016, at the Marker site on Hwy 83 near Brownlee turnoff A dedication ceremony for a new Nebraska State Historical Marker in Cherry County commemorating DeWitty, the state’s longest and most successful African-American rural settlement in the state is scheduled… Continue Reading →
The DeWitty – Audacious Historical Marker soon to be a reality!
7/25/2015 The DeWitty – Audacious Historical Marker soon to be a reality! A small team of descendants, family, and friends raised $5100 for the historical marker in remembrances of the homesteaders of DeWitty-Audacious, Nebraska. The largest African American Settlement established in the Sandhills of Nebraska in the late 1800’s. Contrary to various accountings for the… Continue Reading →
In Honor of the Fathers of DeWitty – Audacious
Published in the Valentine Midland News June 17, 2015 Father’s Day DeWitty-Audacious Indeed, Father’s Day is here, so we make a special effort to let them know how much we care. We make a special effort to honor them. I think the best way to honor them is to acknowledge that their struggles… Continue Reading →
Nebraska Historical Marker In Rememberance Of Our Ancestors Dreams and Hopes
Friday June 19, 2015. We’re still at it and need your help! Group Raising Funds for Nebraska Historical Marker on Highway 83 Spot near North Loup River on Hwy 83 in where the marker may be placed. Descendants of a legendary Sand Hills settlement, the Cherry County Historical Society and a Nebraska-born author are… Continue Reading →
