Meet Carl Pearson: Dublin's Unofficial Storyteller
Carl Pearson doesn’t just live in Dublin—he helps it remember.
A direct descendant of Herbert “Hub” Dudley, the entrepreneur whose businesses served the Black community through the Civil Rights era, Carl carries that legacy forward with quiet pride and steady hands. See the history.
Alongside his father and siblings, he continues to run Dudley Enterprises, including the historic Dudley Funeral Home, a cornerstone of the community since 1922.
But his work isn’t only in business—it’s in story, service, and presence. Carl narrates One Day: Dublin’s Civil Rights Experience at First African Baptist Church, guiding visitors through the city’s history with insight and care (get all the details here to add to your calendar).
He also serves on the Dublin Housing Authority board and the Dublin Black Festival Community Committee, helping the city continue to thrive while also honoring its past.
Later this spring, Carl will join Wallace Miller for the Dublin Carnegie lecture series, sharing Hub Dudley’s story—his life, his work, and the legacy that still shapes Dublin.
From the legacy of Hub Dudley to the living history of downtown, Carl Pearson is Dublin’s guide to its own story.
Start your journey at VisitDublinGA.org and join Carl to explore the city’s past, understand its present, and experience a community shaped by generations of dedication.
