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Unearthing the

Hidden Legacy

of African American History

Go Beyond the Textbook: Discover the People, Places, and Stories That Shaped America.

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Black History Museums Visited

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Cities Explored Across America

About Us

Black History Scavenger Hunting is an educational platform dedicated to exploring the people, places, communities, and events that shaped African American history.

Founded by Dr. Mario D. Wallace, our work goes beyond textbooks and traditional historical narratives. We travel to historic locations, conduct research, speak with descendants and community members, and document stories that deserve to be remembered.

From the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad to Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and the thriving Black communities that emerged after the Civil War, we seek to present a broader and more complete understanding of the African American experience.

Through historical tours, research, educational programs, books, documentaries, and community events, we make history accessible, engaging, and meaningful.

Experience History With Us

Explore. Learn. Discover.

Our Mission

Our mission is to uncover and share the overlooked stories of African American history—from the era before slavery through slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond.

Through research, historical travel, interviews, tours, books, documentaries, and educational programs, we seek to preserve these stories and make them accessible to the people who want to learn from them.

Every story matters. Every place has a history. Every generation deserves the opportunity to discover it.

Our Vision

We envision a future where the full story of African American history is recognized, preserved, taught, and celebrated.

From the communities built after emancipation to the struggles of the Jim Crow era and the triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement, these stories are an essential part of America's history.

Our vision is simple: a more complete history for a more informed generation.

Explore a Unique Archive of Black History

A Collection of Images Capturing Black Achievement and Resilience

How We Can Help

Services	Description	Prices
Customized Historical Research	Offering tailored research services for individuals, families, or organizations looking to uncover specific aspects of African American history or genealogy.	$500 - $3,000
Educational and Outreach Services	Creating virtual and site tours of significant African American historical sites, including plantations, underground railroad stations, and towns founded by African Americans.	$300 - $2,500
Workshops and Lectures	Offering workshops and seminars on African American history, including topics like the Civil Rights Movement, Reconstruction, and the Jim Crow era.	$500 - $3,000
Educational Resources for Schools	Offering virtual or in-person presentations for students about African American history and its impact on current societal dynamics.	$250 - $2,000
Documentary Services	Producing documentaries that tell the stories of African American history, featuring interviews with historians, descendants, and community members.	$5,000 - $20,000
Publishing Services	Assisting authors with publishing books on African American history, including editing, design, and distribution services.	$3,000 - $10,000
Heritage Celebrations and Events	Organizing events that celebrate African American heritage, such as heritage tours, cultural festivals, and remembrance ceremonies.	$2,000 - $10,000

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Unearthing the Hidden Legacy of African American History

Unearthing the Hidden Legacy of African American History delves into the remarkable stories of African American communities that emerged after the Civil War. Driven by a burning desire for autonomy and economic independence, these resilient groups forged new paths toward freedom and self-governance.

Send us an email to order your autographed copy today and embark on a journey of discovery!

about Dr. Mario D. Wallace

Author. Researcher. Historian. Founder.

Dr. Mario D. Wallace is the visionary founder of Black History Scavenger Hunting, dedicated to uncovering and sharing the rich and often overlooked history of African Americans. With a profound commitment to historical truth and education, Dr. Wallace has traveled extensively across the United States, immersing himself in the stories and sites that shaped the African American experience.

He has personally visited over 35 slave plantations and 30 Underground Railroad stations and explored more than 40 Black history museums in approximately 65 cities, including the District of Columbia. Dr. Wallace pays homage to the resilient communities established by African Americans post-Civil War, including historic towns like Tollette, Arkansas; Greenwood, Oklahoma; Mound Bayou, Mississippi; and Orange Mound, Memphis. His journeys have led him to interact deeply with the descendants of both enslaved communities and their enslavers, providing a unique perspective on America’s complex heritage.

Dr. Wallace's commitment to understanding the full narrative of American history also includes extensive research and visits to Confederate sites, exploring their connections to slavery and the Civil War. His engagement extends beyond his travels; he actively speaks with schoolchildren, college students, community groups, and the broader public, sharing the invaluable lessons and stories he uncovers.
In addition to his work with Black History Scavenger Hunting, Dr. Wallace is the CEO of All Things Strategic, bringing over 20 years of small business consulting experience and 11 years in healthcare consulting. His expertise spans process improvement, change management, leadership development, medical education, program instructional development, and strategic management.
Dr. Wallace is a prolific author, having published several books including Strategy Is Spelled ADEM, The Unstoppable Leader, Strategy Management, The Innovator's Medicine, The Executive Performance Journal, Making the Brain Perform, and HR’s New Frontier: Agility.

Academically, Dr. Wallace holds dual bachelor’s degrees in International Language and Rhetoric and Writing, and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

He earned his doctoral degree in Business Administration Leadership from Walden University. His extensive certifications include the Balanced Scorecard from the Palladium Group, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University, Change Management from PROSCI, Emotional Intelligence from the Hay Group, Communication from Wiley Everything DiSC Workplace, Facilitation from Development Dimension International (DDI), and an Agile Nudge certificate from the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Additionally, Dr. Wallace has a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Certificate from Johns Hopkins University.

Through his work with Black History Scavenger Hunting and beyond, Dr. Wallace continues to illuminate the narratives that have been edited out of history, offering a more complete and truthful understanding of African American heritage.

Support the Black History Scavenger Hunt Initiative

Uncovering the hidden history of Black America requires extensive travel to historical sites and in-depth research. But we can’t do it alone!

Your donation, no matter the size, fuels our mission. It allows us to visit remote locations, develop engaging scavenger hunts, and share these unearthed stories through educational materials.

By supporting the Black History Scavenger Hunt Initiative, you’re investing in a future where the full African American narrative is known and celebrated.

Donate and help us rewrite history, one scavenger hunt at a time.

Ready to Experience History?

Don't Just Read About History. Go Where It Happened.

Black history is more than something to read about, it’s something you can see, experience, and connect with. Join us on an educational journey to significant African American historical sites, including Underground Railroad locations, plantations, Civil Rights landmarks, historic Black communities, museums, and towns founded by African Americans.

Whether you’re planning a tour for yourself, your family, a school, a church, an organization, or a group, we’ll help create an experience centered around the history you want to explore.