Three new markers on the MAAHT!

On May 4, 2025, Montevallo Legacy Project and the City of Montevallo unveiled three new markers on the African American Heritage Trail. The sites—Epsibeth and Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Churches and The Little School—represent a collaboration between churches, families, local city and county government, and nonprofits. It was a joyful day filled with pride, gratitude, and community spirit. To view a full gallary of photographs, visit here.

Councilman Kenneth Dukes and Bro. Jerry Worthey look on as Rev. Lorenza Mitchell ring Epsibeth's church bell.

James Salter reads the narrative on the Little School in Jacksonville and Onnie Dell Fluker marker.

Portrait of Onnie Dell Fluker

Marker of Onnie Dell Fluker

Rev. Elijah Smith, Sis. Tennie Holmes, Sis. Willie B. Bolling and Sis. VaNesha Smith at Pilgrim Rest's dedication.

Sis. Willie B. Bolling speaks on the history of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.

Kendall Murray and Kayla Johnson, UM Gospel Choir Director