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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Grant Drive, Earlimart, California, United States
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About the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, located on Grant Drive in Earlimart, California, is a park and tourist attraction dedicated to preserving the history of the historic town of Allensworth. The park offers a Visitor Center open daily from 10am to 4pm, with guided and self-guided tours available. Visitors can explore the historic, restored, and reconstructed buildings of the town, which was founded, financed, and governed by African Americans in the early 20th century.
The park also offers a virtual tour webpage, allowing visitors to experience Allensworth before their visit. Special events are scheduled throughout the year, and campsites and lodging can be reserved up to six months in advance. The park is open daily from 9am to sunset, with a picnic area and restrooms available.
Colonel Allensworth, the visionary behind the town, was a former Army chaplain, educator, and orator who believed in African American self-reliance and education. The town of Allensworth was founded in 1908 as an independent, self-sufficient colony where African Americans could live free from discrimination.
Visitors can learn about the history of Allensworth through exhibits, displays, and a film screening at the Visitor Center. The park also offers digital educational experiences, such as the Agents of Discovery app and the California State Parks Virtual Adventurer app.
Entry to the park is free, with discounts available for seniors and disabled persons. The park fees also include free entry for fourth grade students with the California State Parks Adventure Pass.
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is a unique destination where visitors can learn about the history of African American pioneers and their contributions to California's cultural heritage.
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Grant Dr, Earlimart, CA 93219, United States
Opening hours of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Monday:
10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
10:00 - 16:00
Friday:
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 16:00
Reviews of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
"What a unique and wonderful historic park with an adjacent campground! Nice paved back in sites. Site 10 is best with lots of shade during the late afternoon sun. Easy 9 miles off rt 99. Has 2 FHU sites and others are dry camp with water spigots around the park. There is a bath house and private shower rooms. Has dump station for $ that takes CCs. Quiet except for RR nearby but did not bother us at all. We did drive in with no rez but we were here off season and not during any special event at the historic site. The historic town buildings are wonderfully preserved. They are not open unless there is a special event happening but most have windows you can look thru to see the well done interpretive furnishings and accouterments appropriate for that building. Each building also has an interpretive sign and also a QR code activated recorded blurb about each building. Both were excellent and very well done. The town has an amazing history. I only wish we had been traveling by during a special event time."
"We tried to visit the park on several occasions but always seemed to miss it. We met the ranger on our way out where she was cleaning one of the several structures. The ranger was very knowledgeable and displayed genuine hospitality as she guided us through the lovely little house. By the way, she had a great sense of humor and answered all our questions."
"This is an interesting stop about 45 minutes north of Bakersfield. Several of the buildings are recreations and none were open so you could go inside. The visitor’s center has a couple of exhibits. Give it about an hour to see it all. Free entrance and clean restrooms. Overall, an interesting stop for a look at a unique place in history."
"Took a train ride with my neces and nephews Saturday to visit the historic sight. I haven't been here since I was a teenager. My grandma use to take me, my siblings, and my cousins every year for Juneteenth. It brought back so many memories and the kids had a blast!"
"We stayed in the small campground attached to the historic park. We were the only occupied spot, so we had wonderful morning and evening walks. Sunsets were awesome. If you really want to get away from it all, this is the place. We would give it 5 stars if it had hookups and dependable water supply."
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