Evelyn Johnson Interview
May 18, 2024
Recorded conversation about childhood, church life, and family food traditions.Memory Capsule Exhibit
Our Roots, Our Wings
A curated collection of heirlooms, letters, photographs, and artifacts.
Preserving
Our Legacy
For Generations
Our Legacy
For Generations
The Heart of Our Story
From humble beginnings to a legacy of love.
This exhibit is a tribute to the generations who came before us—the dreamers, the doers, and the everyday heroes who built the foundation we stand on today.
Through their letters, keepsakes, and memories, we honor their journey and celebrate the values that continue to guide our family forward.
▶Our Family Story
A short film honoring the roots that shaped our family.
“I come from people who believed in hard work, in faith, and in lifting others as you climb. That is the legacy I carry and the one I hope to leave.”
— Janice Williams
Highlighted Artifacts
Voices From Home
April 22, 1948
A narrated family letter with context from Janice Williams.
Letter from James to Mother
April 22, 1948
Scanned handwritten letter, preserved with family papers.
Church Picnic at Zion Hill
June 1961
Community gathering after Sunday service.
Robert Williams in Uniform
1944
Robert Williams proudly serving his country overseas.Listen to Their Voices
00:00 / 24:18
00:00 / 03:32
00:00 / 05:07
From Our Collection
▶Family Picnic at Overton Park
1962 · 8mm Film
Related People
Evelyn JohnsonMatriarch
Carolyn WilliamsEducatorArtifact Timeline
1948
Robert and Evelyn are married in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Help preserve our family story by sharing a memory, photo, or note for future generations.
Family Guestbook
What does this legacy mean to you?
Leave a note for our family to treasure.
Marcus WilliamsThese memories connect me to something bigger.Angela JohnsonThese memories connect me to something bigger.DeShawn MillerThese memories connect me to something bigger.