LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- An African American Heritage Trail was unveiled in Kentucky Monday by Gov. Andy Beshear.
The trail will feature more than 50 sites that showcase how African Americans and their communities helped shape Kentucky and the nation.
"The trail not only keeps stories alive but also revives stories that have been forgotten. It’s time we shined a light on our past so we can build a better future together,” Beshear said in a news release. “By recognizing these historical sites as tourism destinations, the trail boosts local economies, supports small businesses and creates job opportunities in our new Kentucky home.”
The Kentucky Department of Tourism collaborated with the Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Heritage Council to develop the trail.
"This trail embodies the power of blending education, preservation and tourism,” Lindy Casebier, secretary of the Tourism Arts and Heritage Cabinet, said in a news release. “By elevating local history, the people, places and often untold stories that shaped it, we are able to create meaningful and memorable visitor experiences.”
According to a news release, the trail has a wide range of sites including the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace in Hodgenville, the African American Heritage Center in Franklin, Berea College, Cherokee State Park in Hardin, the Muhammad Ali Center and more.
To learn more about the trail, click here.
Top Stories:
Louisville Kroger on Goss Avenue reopens after brief closure to address rodent infestation
Louisville scores 6 runs in 8th inning to rally past Arizona in College World Series, 8-3
Louisville police shut down illegal 'pop-up party' on River Road
Copyright 2025 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.
