322 Tri-County African American Cultural Museum
History | Registration opens 8/4/26 9:00 AM EDT
Learn about the history of the African Americans in the Tri County Area. Focus on the Road to Freedom: Past, Present, and Future. This class will provide information regarding slaves who were brought to the Tri County area, information regarding lynching, education, churches, military, and much more. The class will also showcase the families’ history, their means of survival, and the many success stories of the families and individuals who lived within the area. The class will show information on the museum being a repository and a resource center for archival information on African American history.
Julia Hopper-Daniel
Julia Hopper Daniel carries forward a legacy rooted in the Tennessee soil her family has tended for generations. Living on the Roane County farm where her ancestor was once enslaved, she honors that history by preserving both the land and the stories it holds. Today, eight members of her family share the property, a living testament to resilience and continuity.
Daniel’s commitment to her heritage is reflected in her leadership as president of the Mayme Carmichael School Organization Inc., where she helped transform the former one-room “colored” schoolhouse in Oliver Springs into Carmichael Park, now a recognized historical landmark. Daniel has also contributed to local preservation efforts through the Oliver Springs Historical Society, the October Sky Festival, and the annual “Heritage at the Depot” celebration. Her primary focus has been establishing the Tri-County African American Cultural Museum in the Tri-County Area, which represents Anderson, Morgan, and Roane Counties.