Welcome to the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail.

The creation of the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail is made possible through a public-private partnership. The trail will wind its way throughout the Springfield Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods, with signage highlighting 20 different historic points of interest. There are a variety of stories to be told – of faith, friendship, perseverance, music, and community – that will help us move forward together.

Sites

trail marker on the missouri state university campus honoring mary jean price walls

Missouri State University

exterior photo of historic Washington Avenue Baptist church

Church Square North

exterior photo of lincoln hall on the O T C campus

Lincoln School

monument reading lincoln memorial cemetery

Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Alberta's Hotel

Alberta’s Hotel

exterior photo of historic Gibson Chapel

Church Square South

historic black and white photo of graham's ribs restaurant

Coming Soon: Graham’s Rib Station and Modern Motel Court

aerial photo of park central square: a road surrounding an open square

Park Central Square: 1906 Easter Lynchings

Silver Springs Park

Livestream: Freedom Classroom 101 with Akbar Cook, Sr.