Free Frank And Lucy Tree
-Lucy's Garden-
Free Frank And Lucy Tree
-Lucy's Garden-
Who Was Free Frank?
Free Frank McWorter was born a slave, but planned his freedom for many years. He saved money, purchased his wife’s and children's freedom, and was the first African American to found his own town of New Philadelphia in 1836.
The wife and mother of Free Frank's 13 children, Free Lucy.
About Us
Our Mission
We the direct descendants of Free Frank and Free Lucy (Free Frank and Free Lucy Heritage NFP Corporation) are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the graves, monuments, and grounds of the McWorter African American Cemetery located in Pike County, Illinois.
Did you know?
Today, the African American cemetery, currently on the National Register of Historic Places, and the final resting place of Free Frank and his family, is in dire need of restoration, preservation, and protection, and right now we need your help! We cannot do this without you!
Updates: Major Goal Achieved!
Purchase of the Grave site complete!
We have finally reached an agreement with the current landowner Mr. Armstead, to purchase the property! After this last fund-raising drive, we have reached the purchase price and purchased the property containing the grave sites! This is a major step towards our goal of preserving not only our family history and legacy, but American history!
Thank you to everyone for your support thus far, and for stopping by! We aren't done yet! More to come!
Image from the site fencing.
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Contact Us
Drop us a line!
We would love to hear from you! Please feel free to send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your support! We also have a PO box for you to contact us as well!
P.O Box 73, Katy, TX 77492
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Member Recognition
- Charlotte E Johnson
- Lonnie Standford
- Lloyd Vann
- Vincent Vann
- Gloria Watts
- Howard W. Watts III
- Watts Enterprises
- Tami Jackson
- Lonie Wilson
- Marie Kelley
- David Watts
- Lonie M. Thomas
- Allen Harris
- Leslie Peters
- Karen Wall
- Artemis Bowens
- Karen Bowens