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Conversations in Indiana’s African American History: “The Life and Legacy of Edna Barnes Martin”
Hosted by Freetown VillageJoin Freetown Village’s monthly conversation with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.
Event Details
In 2025, Freetown Village presents monthly conversations with historians, researchers, and educators to discuss topics related to Indiana’s Black heritage.
February’s program features local historian Anthony Conley, who will explore the life and legacy of Edna Barnes Martin, the namesake of Indianapolis’s Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC). Founded in 1941 in a one-room building, the EMCC is now the second-largest community center in Indianapolis and has served thousands of families and residents in the Martindale Brightwood community.
The event, which includes a question-and-answer session, will be presented both in person and online via Zoom. Registration is required for both in-person and online attendance. Click on the RSVP link above to register for both the in-person and online options.
For more information, visit Freetown Village’s website at www.freetown.org, email info@freetownvillage.org or call 317.631.1870.
This program received support from an Indiana Humanities Action Grant.