African-American Heritage Trail

The African-American Heritage Trail commemorates the Florence of Sojourner Truth's time. The trail begins Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue at the corner of Park and Pine Streets.

Click on the points on the map to learn more. If you would like to take a self-guided walking tour, you can download this pdf African-American Heritage Trail map or check out our mobile walking tour. You can also view a video playlist of our walking tour videos.

Memorial Statue

1. SOJOURNER TRUTH MEMORIAL STATUE
2. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH & PINE GROVE
3. SILK MILL DAM
4. BASIL DORSEY'S HOUSE
5. CYNTHIA DORSEY'S HOUSE
6. HENRY ANTHONY'S HOUSE
7. DAVID RUGGLES' HOUSE
8. LAURA KNOWLES WASHINGTON'S HOUSE
9. NORTHAMPTON WATER CURE
10. NONOTUCK SILK COMPANY
11. SARAH ASKIN'S HOUSE
12. NORTHAMPTON ASSOCIATION SILK MILL
13. 191 NONOTUCK STREET
14. ELISHA HAMMOND'S HOUSE
15. SAMUEL HILL'S HOUSE
16. SOJOURNER TRUTH'S HOUSE
17. PARK STREET CEMETERY
18. CHARLES ROBERT DORSEY'S HOUSE
A. ROSS HOMESTEAD
B & C. WILLSON & COOPER
D. BENSON COTTAGE

10 Comments

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  3. Robert

    What distance does the trail cover? How long does it normally take to complete the full loop?

    1. stmemorial

      The trail is 1.5 miles. Our tour usually takes about 1.5 hours to complete, with time for stops along the way.

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  5. Gavin Foster

    Hello — an inspiring site.

    Thank you

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    1. Paula Townsend

      Are the trails open now 5/26-5/28?

      1. Anna Newman

        Our African American Heritage Trail is open all year round, and you can follow the map on our website or view the videos in our virtual tour. We also offer guided tours throughout the year. If you subscribe to our mailing list at http://sojournertruthmemorial.org/sign-up-for-our-mailing-list/, you can get notifications of upcoming tours.

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