Conserve. Protect. Recognize.
We aim to protect the unique history and cultural significance of this African American legacy in the town of Weed, ensuring its recognition in California and across the nation.
CORE Demonstration, Weed, CA (1966). Community members gather as official Robert Jones addresses the Congress of Racial Equality. This landmark demonstration highlights the neighborhood's deep roots in the Civil Rights movement. Photo by Garth Sanders, July 22, 1966.
The Lincoln Heights Historical Collective is a community-driven organization dedicated to the preservation of Weed, California’s historic African American neighborhood. Originally established as 'The Quarters' by families migrating from the South for the lumber industry, Lincoln Heights has been a cornerstone of Black culture and resilience in the West for over a century.
In the wake of the 2022 Mill Fire, our collective has come together to safeguard our artifacts, record our oral histories, and ensure that our unique legacy is recognized as a vital chapter of American history. We are the keepers of our own story.