Spotsylvania County African American Heritage Trail

Spotsylvania County African American Heritage Trail

Spotsylvania County, in an effort to educate the public, inspire local pride and promote appreciation for the County’s African American contributions to our history, has created an African-American-Heritage-Trail.

This trail will not only encourage citizens but also visitors to explore, learn, appreciate and preserve the County’s local African American historical resources.

The County was able to put this project together because of a Preserve America Grant from the National Park Service, Department of Interior.

Approximately 41 sites were designated as having historical significance around the County. Of the 41 sites, a site selection committee narrowed down the actual trail stopping points to 11 sites. These 11 sites combine 23 historic African American events, people or places.

There is a downloadable mobile app as well as a brochure to direct you along the trail as well as provide information about each stop.

We hope that you will take time to not only learn about the African American significance in Spotsylvania County but to also enjoy our beautiful County, by enjoying the serenity of the rural trail route.