After the Civil War, many former slaves took advantage of The Homestead Act and moved West. Among them, female pioneers who settled together in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Come hear their important story. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by joining TCG, which entitles you to copies of our quarterly print magazine and helps support a long legacy of quality nonprofit arts journalism.