The Wilson County Black History Committee was formed in 1994 for the purpose of publishing a written history of African Americans in Wilson County. Over the course of four years, the Committee collected archival research, oral histories, and other information that culminated in the publication of "In Their Own Voices: An Account of the Presence of African Americans in Wilson County."

The Committee continued its work into the 2000s through educational, cultural, and heritage programming. In 2007, the Committee purchased Pickett Chapel, an historic church in the heart of Lebanon that has served both white and black congregations since its construction in 1827. The Committee has been working ever since to restore Pickett Chapel and establish a museum dedicated to the history and achievements of African Americans in Wilson County.

You can learn more about the Wilson County Black History Committee by clicking on the link below.