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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Alternative Title Quilters in Goldsboro Description Ten color photographs of residents of Goldsboro, Florida. quilting. The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Source Original 10 color photographs: City of Sanford. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Medium Original 10 color photographs Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created by the City of Sanford and published by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Goldsboro quilters REEI Sanford https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/2770b18439046c8783cbe81b35958fd2.mp3 d06a204e43be3bf30d5cccaa5e54dd84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Oral History of Algerine Miller Alternative Title Oral History, Miller Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description An oral history of Algerine Miller. The interview was conducted by Barbara Coleman-Foster at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in July 2025. Creator Miller, Algerine Coleman-Foster, Barbara Source Miller, Algerine. Interviewed by Barbara Coleman-Foster, July 2025. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Orlando, Florida. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Format audio/mp3 Extent 9.86 MB Medium 12-minute and 33-second audio recording Language eng Type Sound Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created by Algerine Miller and Barbara Coleman-Foster, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Algerine Miller Barbara Coleman-Foster Goldsboro quilters Sanford https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/fb4b767fdfbc1cdc6482f5afc10642ae.mp3 b58e59ab10997d1fdc80ab71c21a4bbf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Oral History of Turner Clayton Alternative Title Oral History, Clayton Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description An oral history of Turner Clayton. The interview was conducted by Barbara Coleman-Foster at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in July 2025. Creator Clayton, Turner Coleman-Foster, Barbara Source Clayton, Turner. Interviewed by Barbara Coleman-Foster, July 2025. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Orlando, Florida. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Format audio/mp3 Extent 9.99 MB Medium 12-minute and 31-second audio recording Language eng Type Sound Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created by Turner Clayton and Barbara Coleman-Foster, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Barbara Coleman-Foster Goldsboro quilters REEI Sanford Turner Clayton https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/52d3998bba052192bd63287609940896.mp3 db107669f5a4d3be43a6ea2bf3a6718a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Oral History of Gwendalyn Greene Alternative Title Oral History, Greene Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description An oral history of Gwendalyn Greene. The interview was conducted by Barbara Coleman-Foster at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in July 2025. Creator Greene, Gwendalyn Coleman-Foster, Barbara Source Greene, Gwendalyn. Interviewed by Barbara Coleman-Foster, July 2025. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Orlando, Florida. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Format audio/mp3 Extent 8.89 MB Medium 11-minute and 24-second audio recording Language eng Type Sound Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created by Gwendalyn Greene and Barbara Coleman-Foster, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Barbara Coleman-Foster Goldsboro Gwendalyn Greene quilters Sanford https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/d5356a286b5e4118eb2a02e7232c96f4.mp3 024d2f4ba6b12439cb00a15b257c1f02 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Oral History of Mrs. Hill Devoe Alternative Title Oral History, Hill Devoe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Oral History of Elfleata Hill Devoe Alternative Title Oral History, Hill Devoe Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description An oral history of Elfleata Hill Devoe. The interview was conducted by Barbara Coleman-Foster at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in July 2025. Creator Hill Devoe, Elfleata Coleman-Foster, Barbara Source Hill Devoe, Elfleata. Interviewed by Barbara Coleman-Foster, July 2025. Audio record available. <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Orlando, Florida. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Format audio/mp3 Extent 8.16 MB Medium 10-minute and 39-second audio recording Language eng Type Sound Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created by Elfleata Hill Devoe and Barbara Coleman-Foster, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Barbara Coleman-Foster Elfleata Hill Devoe Goldsboro quilters Sanford https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/a4024d67fcbefdf9fd71205a86c27d16.jpeg 0029c17337085f5c94a708b9deb1f852 https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/7554eb5e6dc2c7a4dba26f6a510392c6.png 25bd5d0a7cf9fe3ec63e84f39020f65a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro's Historical Journey to Survival Alternative Title Historic Goldsboro Community Est. 1891 Subject Sanford (Fla.) Description Color photograph of a mural entitled "Goldsboro's Historical Journey to Survival," which was created by Alijhae West, Joyce Hayes, and Marcellus Walker as part of the City of Sanford's public art program. It illustrates the history of Goldsboro from its founding in 1891 as one of Florida's earliest incorporated African American municipalities, through its railroad heritage, churches, schools, businesses, and the resilience of the community after its annexation by Sanford. It is located on the side of the former Star Theater building at 1017 Historic Goldsboro Boulevard in the Historic Goldsboro neighborhood of Sanford, Florida. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Contributor Alijhae West Joyce Hayes Marcellus Walker Format image/jpg Extent 148 KB Medium 1 color photograph Language eng Type Still Image Coverage Star Theatre, Goldsboro, Sanford, Florida Mediator History Teacher Art Teacher Provenance Originally created by the City of Sanford, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Alijhae West Goldsboro Goldsboro's Historical Journey to Survival Joyce Hayes Marcellus Walker mural Sanford Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title Goldsboro Quilters Collection Subject Quilters Sanford (Fla.) Description The Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt is more than a work of art – it is a testimony stitched with memory, resilience, and reconciliation. The Quilt began as an idea rooted in the City of Sanford’s ongoing commitment to truth-telling, healing, and unity through the Pathways to Reconciliation Project, a citywide initiative designed to face the city’s racialized history with honesty and chart a new path forward grounded in respect, equity, and belonging for all.<br /><br />In early 2025, the City’s Race, Equality, Equity, and Inclusion (REEI) Advisory Committee began exploring creative ways to honor Historic Goldsboro, one of the first self-governing Black municipalities in the United States. Founded in 1891 by William Clark and 19 registered voters, Goldsboro stood as a beacon of Black independence and pride – a thriving community with its own government, churches, businesses, and schools. Indeed, Goldsboro was a testament to Black leadership, resilience, and innovation during a time of newfound freedom.<br /><br />However, in 1911, Goldsboro’s municipal charter was revoked and the town was annexed into the City of Sanford. This legislative action stripped the community of its autonomy and self-governance and inflicted lasting wounds – economic, social, racial, and cultural – that reverberated throughout generations. Creator City of Sanford Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford Language eng Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Click to View (Movie, Podcast, or Website) <a href="https://youtu.be/jNUpIYhX7PU?si=Qs51K5lNa4DVjuac">Oral History of Kenneth Bentley with Introduction by Barbara Colman Foster</a> Title Oral History of Kenneth Bentley with Introduction by Barbara Colman Foster Alternative Title Oral History, Kenneth Bentley Subject Sanford (Fla.) Quilters Description An oral history of Kenneth Bentley. The interview was conducted by Barbara Coleman-Foster at the Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center in July 2025. Creator Bentley, Kenneth Coleman-Foster, Barbara Source Bentley, Kenneth. Interviewed by Barbara Coleman-Foster, July 2025. Audio record available. RICHES. Orlando, Florida. Publisher <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a> Date Created 2025-07 Date Copyrighted 2025-07 Format video/mp4 Extent 5.79 GB Medium 20-minute and 36-seconds video recording Language eng Type Moving Image Coverage Goldsboro, Florida Accrual Method Donation Mediator History Teacher Provenance Originally created byKenneth Bentley and Barbara Coleman-Foster, and published by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>. Rights Holder Copyright to this resource is held by the City of Sanford and is provided here by <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES</a> for educational purposes only. Curator Cravero, Geoffrey Digital Collection <a href="https://riches.cah.ucf.edu/">RICHES MI</a> Source Repository City of Sanford External Reference Paschall-Brown, Gail. "<a href="https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Unveils Quilt to Honor Historic Goldsboro Community.</a>” WESH 2 News. February 9, 2026. https://www.wesh.com/article/sanford-unveils-quilt-honor-historic-goldsboro-community/70293514. City of Sanford. Historic Goldsboro Commemorative Quilt Project Unveiling.” City of Sanford. Accessed August 3, 2026. https://sanfordfl.gov/events/historic-goldsboro-commemorative-quilt-project-unveiling/. Is Part Of <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/232" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Quilters Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/79" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goldsboro Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/16" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanford Collection</a>, <a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/collections/show/44" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seminole County Collection</a>. RICHES. Barbara Coleman-Foster Goldsboro Kenneth Bentley quilters Sanford