15-05-2025
Groundbreaking scheduled for Africatown Welcome Center
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Construction on the Africatown Welcome Center will kick off with a groundbreaking next week.
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Elected officials will join other community leaders and stakeholders at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19, to break ground and celebrate the center's construction.
The event will take place at 1959 Bay Bridge Cutoff Road, Mobile.
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Since freed slaves founded the community in 1861, Africatown has drawn international attention. It's home to many historical sites, including the award-winning Africatown Heritage House and '.'
The City of Mobile, in partnership with civil engineering company Mott MacDonald, has led a community-driven design effort that helped to create the look and feel of the $5.1 million facility.
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The City of Mobile received funding for the project's design and construction through the federal RESTORE Act.
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