A family legacy in food production
Our family has long held a deep interest in the production and distribution of food. That interest is documented in the Edwards-Moore Family Archive — newspaper archives, land records, and the living memory of those who tended the earth long before Moore Heritage Projects was founded.
We believe in the power of connecting the past with the present. The rich history documented in our archives echoes our continued commitment: to ensure that the agricultural knowledge and contributions of Black Americans are never lost, overlooked, or erased.
Our co-founder's personal connection to this history is what transforms Moore Heritage Projects from an organization into a calling. This work is not separate from our roots — it is our roots, growing forward.
From the Archives
A newspaper article published just three days after our co-founder was born documents the family's longstanding involvement in food production and distribution in their community.
This document is among the archival materials that inspired the founding of Moore Heritage Projects.
📰 Click to view full article — Indiana Newspaper Archives
Heritage through generations
Roots in agriculture
Generations of the Moore family engaged in the production and distribution of food, building community knowledge and economic foundations rooted in the land.
The documented legacy
Newspaper articles, land records, and community archives capture the family's significant contributions — records that form the foundation of our Archival & Publishing work.
Moore Heritage Projects is founded
Inspired by this rich personal and community history, Moore Heritage Projects Corporation is established as an non-profit organization.
A heritage that grows
Through our Market Growing, Archival & Publishing, and Community Engagement programs, we ensure the next generation inherits not just the memory of this legacy — but its living practice.