Culture and Resistance

Through culture, whether music, art, or religion, the people of Mill Creek Valley made their neighborhood and their community bond together. By building spaces to create and foster culture, Mill Creek Valley became a place for people to come together, whether it was for church or performances. The culture of Mill Creek Valley has faced many challenges throughout the history of the neighborhood including its demolition. Mill Creek Valley has always found ways to persevere whether it is through housing Civil Rights organizations, creating a legacy that grew beyond the neighborhood, or buildings that continue to stand today. While the neighborhood is no longer there, the culture that was created there still lives on.