I’m really excited to interview Trooper Dave Jones, Carmen Setness, and Sasha Biscoe of Friends of Allensworth about Allensworth, California. Their tips for the best things to do in Allensworth are awesome because they share the story of how California’s first town solely funded by African Americans was formed, how it fell off the map, and how the community is keeping its story alive.
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Allensworth State Historic Park.
Allensworth, California
We share a lot of resources and local suggestions in today’s podcast, but you should also check out the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park visitor’s page. They are a wealth of information and can help you plan an itinerary based on your time, budget, and interests.
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Singers at Allensworth Juneteenth Celebration.
Getting around Allensworth
The local airport is Meadows Field Airport (BFL) in Bakersfield, California. It is about a 40-minute drive to Allensworth. Use our Expedia tool below to find flight, hotel, and rental car options.
Trooper Jones, Carmen and Sasha say that for special events, like the park’s annual rededication event and the Juneteenth Celebration, Amtrak San Joaquins offers special trains with discounted tickets to and from the State Historic Park.
If you fly into Bakersfield or plan on traveling to other places in the area, like the National Parks to the east, it is a good idea to rent a car. For the best rental car offers, visit Avis, Budget, or Hertz.
Buffalo Soldiers at the Allensworth Rededication celebration.
Places we talked about on the Allensworth, California podcast
Here is a map of all of the places we talked about on the podcast episode with Trooper Jones, Carmen Setness, and Sasha Biscoe about Allensworth, California. You can zoom into the map and click on each dot to explore the city.
- Red dots = best places to eat in Allensworth, California
- Green dots = best things to do in Allensworth, California
- Yellow dots = best places to stay in Allensworth, California
Who are Trooper Jones, Carmen Setness, and Sasha Biscoe?
Trooper Dave Jones, embodying the spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers’ 10th Cavalry, serves as a living link to the historical significance of Allensworth, ensuring the legacy of these trailblazers endures authentically. As a dedicated representative, Trooper Jones preserves the essence of the Buffalo Soldiers, keeping their contributions alive for generations to come.
Carmen Setness is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Amtrak San Joaquins and excels as a communicator. She ignites awareness for organizations through vibrant social media campaigns and engaging community gatherings. She continues to cultivate partnerships throughout the San Joaquin Valley, exemplified by the thriving collaboration with Friends of Allensworth and the Allensworth State Historic Park.
Sasha Biscoe serves as the President of The Friends of Allensworth, the cooperating association for Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park. With a committed mission of supporting endeavors within the park, Sasha works tirelessly to elevate public awareness of Chaplain Allen Allensworth, the historic town, and the significance of Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
Here are a few articles about both Amtrak and the State Historic Park:
- Amtrak to run special trains to Allensworth for Juneteenth
- Carmen Setness Live Interview on the Wake Up Morning Show w. Dr. LT and Robert Earl Dean
- Valley PBS Spotlight | Colonel Allensworth State Park
You can connect with Trooper Dave Jones, Carmen Setness, and Sasha Biscoe on their website and on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Click here to download our one-page guide of Trooper Jones, Carmen & Sasha’s tips for Allensworth.
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Guests enter the historic schoolhouse.
Stay tuned for our next episode
Listen to the next episode when Christie Hudson of Expedia shares the best things to do in Seattle, Washington. We hope you’ll join us when We Travel There.
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