Data Visualizations
Interactive tools to explore the history and connections of African Californios
Historical map of California and Mexico, 1708, showing the region during the Spanish colonial period
Our interactive visualizations bring to life the complex history of Africans and Afro-descendants in early California. These tools allow you to explore family connections, geographic distributions, and demographic patterns that reveal the significant presence and contributions of African Californios from 1769 to 1850.
Using historical records, census data, and archival research, we've created these visualizations to help scholars, students, and the general public better understand this often overlooked aspect of California's history. Each visualization offers different insights and perspectives on the African Californio experience.
