From the Rock Wall Living Histories of Black Chapel Hill/Carrboro

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"We’re writing our own history, thank you!"
Ms. Esphur Foster

From the Rock Wall is an open site for all who have lived, worked, worshipped, played, and served in–and everyone who wants to join in preserving the future of–historically Black neighborhoods in southern Orange County, NC:  come listen and witness!

  • Welcome

    Hear, see, and feel the power of building our history together.

    Click here to get started

  • Meet our neighbors

    Meet the people who built the stone walls that surround the University, led movements for fair labor and housing across Chapel Hill/Carrboro, and fought for the freedom of all Black Americans.

    Click here to listen to oral histories

  • Explore our history

    Tap into eight generations of joy and struggle here.  Explore images and themes.

    Click here to find sets of recordings and images

  • Say your piece

    Want to add in?  Have a different view?  What do you think?

    The past is what happened; history is the sense we make of it, right here, right now—and what we choose to do with it.

    Click here to grow our history
How do you…celebrate Valentine’s Day? Click RESPOND to share your story.
Have you listened to…Regina Merritt talk about how food brings people together?
Do you remember…celebrating Valentine’s Day in school? Listen to Joanne Peerman talk about Valentine’s Day at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School.
Have you listened to…our new oral history with Patricia “Pat” Jackson?
Do you remember…Valentine’s Day celebrations from childhood? Click RESPOND to share your memories.