Plan Your Visit to the Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement
We are excited that you are planning a visit to the Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement. The Legacy Walk is open to the public year-round during daylight hours. There is no admission fee. The Chapel at Roberts Settlement is only open to the public for guided tours and programs by appointment. If your group would like to visit and/or learn more about Roberts Settlement, please fill out the form below. Please note that guided tours or programs at Roberts Settlement are ONLY available between April 1st and October 31st.
What Does My Trip to the Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement Look Like?
Begin your journey at “Morning Light”— a striking entry feature symbolizing exploration, discovery, opportunity, and hope. From this inspirational gateway, step onto the Legacy Walk, an immersive outdoor exhibit that shares the powerful story of Roberts Settlement—one of Indiana’s most enduring early Black pioneer communities.
The walk leads you through four interpretive stations, each themed to reflect the community’s history and values:
Each station includes a title monolith, a bench for reflection, and a graphic reader rail featuring historical images and interpretive content that brings the Roberts story to life.
Legacy Walk Story App
Scan the onsite QR code to access the Legacy Walk Story — a mobile-responsive website filled with animation videos, biographical narratives, documentary shorts and other content to deepen your understanding of each station. Perfect for individuals, families, or school groups looking for an interactive experience.
Legacy Walk Accessibility
The Legacy Walk features flat, hard-surface paths and bench seating at each station, making it accessible to visitors using wheelchairs or strollers. Parking is limited, in a small lot in front of the Chapel.
There are restroom facilities for public use. Interpretive panels are positioned for easy viewing at various heights.
Directions to The Legacy Walk at Roberts Settlement
Roberts Settlement is located at:
3102 E 276th Street, Atlanta, IN 46031
Just northwest of Arcadia, Indiana—approximately 45 minutes north of Indianapolis. From Indianapolis: Take US-31 North to 276th Street, then turn east.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning with loved ones, the Legacy Walk offers a space for reflection, connection, and inspiration. Walk in the footsteps of the Free People of Color who settled here, and honor a legacy built on faith, education, hard work, and community.
