The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) was founded in 2017 by National Humanities Award winner Everett Fly and community advocate George Frederick. A Mellon Foundation grant provided the start-up funding through the University of North Carolina. SAAACAM’s original vision was to be a history-gathering, community-driven archive focused on Bexar County.

SAAACAM has expanded its services and reach. Our community-based digital archive is still our heartbeat. The archive helps to inform our exhibitions and programming. Additional key services include:

These services help foster greater awareness and appreciation of African descendants contributions to San Antonio's rich history. Your help is needed to keep SAAACAM alive. Support our Annual Legacy Awards Ball!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THIS YEAR'S LEGACY SPONSOR!

THANK YOU TO OUR HERITAGE SPONSORS!

THANKS TO OUR TRIBUTE SPONSORS!

The 2026 Legacy Awards Ball presented by Timelooper

Kick off the New Year and DreamWeek in style!