Winder West Millcreek Float 2022

08/18/2023

https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/local-historian-calls-attention-to-black-pioneer-houses-in-millcreek-chambers-utah-renovations-tonya-reiter #

Two houses built and owned by successful Black pioneer farmers during the late 1800s still stand in Millcreek.This aspect of Utah’s Black history is not widely

08/18/2023

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It was an accidental discovery that lead one man on the journey of exploring more about the lives of Samuel and Amanda Chambers.The couple created a successful

08/18/2023

https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/utah-historian-explains-what-happened-to-black-pioneer-farmland-in-millcreek #

Even more than a hundred years later, there are subtle reminders of the once thriving farmlands of Millcreek’s past.Tonya Reiter, local historian, and contribut

08/18/2023

https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/millcreek-mayor-emphasizes-importance-of-chambers-avenue #

Chambers Avenue formally known as 3205 South is busy with construction traffic.

08/18/2023

https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/utahs-black-pioneers-help-pave-way-for-millcreeks-growth-samuel-chambers-amanda-leggroan-salt-lake-valley-sema-hadithi-african-american-heritage-culture-foundation #

During the mid 1800’s the pioneer settlers to the Salt Lake Valley realized Millcreek was a good place to establish farming.For free Black pioneer settlers like

08/18/2023

https://kutv.com/news/belonging-in-utah/utahns-share-history-of-millcreeks-black-pioneer-farmers #

Small groups of free Black Pioneers who made the journey to Utah discovered farming opportunities in the community of Millcreek.

07/28/2022

Thanks to everyone who helped with or followed the float! 🎉
Fortunately it doesn’t take as long to demolish as it does to build.

07/25/2022

Thanks to everyone who showed up last night to hear historian Tonya Reiter speak about the African Americans who helped settle Millcreek!

07/24/2022

Kellen Perkins and Sgt. Nick Renfro speaking at Millcreek Common Saturday night.

07/24/2022

You can hear more about the Chambers and other families who helped settle this area when you join us at the fireside tonight at 7pm.

Samuel D. Chambers

07/24/2022

Last night Millcreek Common, we got to meet Kellen, Juanita, Amani, Sgt. Renfro, Teresa, Mary, and Nichol–descendants of the Chambers family who inspired our float theme!

We also got to meet many other people who stopped by the float to get a closer look and hear the story. 🎉