Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign
BAAC to the Future
by Way of the Past
Our charge is to present Weston’s illustrious Black History, from pre-Civil War, Emancipation, and Reconstruction through to the turn of the century, and their great flight from Weston in a palatable and engaging but thorough way. We will do this with love. In the spirit of love, we are pursuing an accurate account, with the hope that all people who encounter our work will fall in love with Weston’s little-known History and love the fact that now, we as a community are ready to deepen our understanding of Weston’s History as a whole.
Founded to reveal, restore, and include the lives and stories of Weston, Missouri’s forgotten forebears who made up a third of her population, the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign’s purpose is to bring about a sense of belonging and community for Weston’s people of African Descent.
The Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign is proud to be a Standing Committee of the Weston Historical Museum.
Batter up and vote for BAAC!
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign (BAAC) is one of the featured charities at Rogers’ Dream Field—a fantastic baseball-themed charity event happening this July!
Not only will BAAC be one of the featured non-profit organizations, but our members will also be running the concession stands. Come grab a snack, say hello, and hang out with us!
How you can support us at the event: You can cast your vote for BAAC as your non-profit of choice. For every single vote we receive, BAAC gets a $100 donation! Your vote directly helps us continue our mission.
Scan the QR code to register for this free event.
We can't wait to see you at the ballpark!
BAAC Current Projects
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Mural Project
Weston Black Heritage Mural
Join us for the dedication of our Weston’s Black Heritage Mural!
Date: TBD. Rescheduled due to weather
Location: Blackhawk Street, near the corner of Thomas Street, Weston, MO -
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Summer Speaker Series
12:30-2:00 PM
The Lincoln Effect: The Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
How the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, especially his role in emancipation, was used to name and inspire institutions and laws long after his death.
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Halfway House Cellar Preservation
The ultimate mission of the Halfway House Cellar Preservation (HHCP) commission is to protect and restore this rare historical landmark. By preserving the historic cellar—the final remaining piece of the original foundation—we ensure this window into our pioneer past is never lost.
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Ancestors Awareness Campaign
Founded to excavate Weston’s Black lineage from obscurity, the Black Ancestors Awareness Campaign meticulously reintroduces the lives, histories, and contributions of Weston’s resilient Black community by increasing permanent exhibits and yearlong programs, promoting Weston’s Black forbears, whose unpaid labor, talent, and industry still resonate and enhance the value, legacy, and charm of historic Weston.
