African American Heritage Trail

African American Heritage Trail

The African American Heritage Trail is a self-guided, 75-mile driving tour through Spotsylvania County. The African American Heritage Trail takes you to sights that are significant in telling the history of the African American community within the county. Immerse yourself in stories of courage and perseverance, joy and sadness, pain and pleasure in each of the 12 stops. With so much to experience and so much to see, you will want to return again and again.

You can download our 52 page brochure (PDF) or use our mobile friendly interactive map to guide you along your tour. Both will offer more information at each location, as well as GPS addresses and directions.