C. R. Patterson & Sons

Discover the remarkable story of C.R. Patterson & Sons, a Greenfield company that made history as the nation’s only known Black-owned automobile manufacturer.

Located in the heart of downtown Greenfield, the C.R. Patterson Storyboard brings this important piece of local and American history to life through images, stories and the legacy of a family whose impact reached far beyond our community.

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Greenfield's Path to Freedom Walking Tour

Take a walk through Greenfield’s past and discover the people, places and stories that helped shape our community.

The Path to Freedom is a self-guided walking tour through downtown Greenfield highlighting local African American history and the stories of courage, perseverance and progress woven into our town’s history.

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Greenfield's 1799 Founders took up the prohibition of slavery that their faith demanded and was set in the 1787 Northwest Ordinance.

Greenfield played a significant role to abolish slavery culminating with the Civil War and continuing through the generations.

Greenfield's Path to Freedom is a journey continually calling every person and generation to action. Today we take up our responsibilities to help everyone achieve their potential to build a healthy, safe, and prosperous community for everyone.

C. R. Patterson & Sons