History that I would like to see in person

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the beginning of the end for many black-owned enterprises.

My Great Grandfather Dave Campbell migrated here from Mississippi and lived until his passing in 1983. i wished we had kept his house in the family.

God bless us brown skin folk

Nicely done ms Laurie person. WE appreiciate good positive news.please keep it coming

Our podcast was created back in 2020 because we felt that this type of content wasn't really being covered in mainstream media. We are so glad to see that finally more of this history being mentioned on local news!

Thank you so much, that was a wonderful story.

Idlewild is still jumping!! People from Chicago, Ohio, NYC & Detroit go up for Idlewild week/August 11-18th. Prices have risen but still good food and company. Use to be a skating rink there off Idlewild Lake where everyone hung out for skate parties, dance hall parties and BBQs. Skating rink closed by Lot Owners and they moved events to another area off lake. Check out the schedule for Idlewild Week 2024. Hit the Red Rooster Bar for after hours. They even have Glam Camping!!

Keep it black ❤❤

Im a 66 yr old Michigan resident , born & raised. Took a day trip wth my Dad over 20 yrs ago for a job he had and drove through Idlewild on are way to Manistee. I never knew about it as he told me some of its history. Pretty interesting.

My Aunt used to own a Motel in Idlewild when she was still alive...

Can't wait to visit one day!

This place looks wonderful. Is this the Idlewild that the movie was made about ?

I would love to see an Idlewild Renaissance! This reminds me of a small forgotten resort town named Medicine Park in my state of Oklahoma. When I was a kid, we’d drive through it on the way to Mt. Scott and wonder what an amazing place this place must have been in the same timeframe as Idlewood. Well in 2000, a friend rented a cabin right off the little river that wound through town. When I arrived, I expected the ghost town but I was greeted by a vibrant energy and excitement and music and a great deal of friendliness from the townsfolk that put their blood sweat and tears into reviving this important (and mostly forgotten) piece of Oklahoma history. I hope that Idlewood gets to experience this special feeling too and revive the best of their past to share with the future 💖

But the winters🥶🥶🥶. Good to see my folks making beautiful strides. I’ll be watching for Blues Festival there✊🏾🥰🥰

When Idlewild comes back I'm going to travel up to spend a vacation 🤎🖤

Amazing ❤

I’m definitely going to take a trip. ❤❤❤

Is this where Outkast got the idea for that movie or was there an Idlewild Georgia?

VERY. WONDERFUL 😇😇😇😇