Untold Stories of Black Montevallo
Untold Stories of Black Montevallo
Originally featured in Montevallo's Chamber Chatter, our stories amplify the voices of African descendants in and around Montevallo. While some narratives recount darker moments, together they celebrate the dignity, pride, resourcefulness, kindness, and hospitality of the African American community. Read on to discover the untold stories that bring our town’s rich Black history to light.
These stories contribute to Montevallo’s African American Heritage Trail research.
Published monthly in Montevallo’s Chamber Chatter, we compile these stories annually in a booklet available at MLP-sponsored events. Each story is then archived on this webpage, enhanced by additional images, maps, and content.
You can access and download PDF’s of the yearly booklets below.
Search through the stories!
The Remarkable Life of Rev. Joseph Sidney Prentice
This untold story focuses on the preacher and early champion of education for African Americans for whom Montevallo's "Negro" high school was named in 1954.
The Golden Age of Black Business in Montevallo
Historic Black Business Enterprises
We focus today on Black business enterprises.