Stafford African American History Tour

Discover Stafford’s African American History

The Stafford County African American History (SAAHT) driving tour was created by Discover Stafford and the African American Heritage Advisory Committee
working with UMW Geography Department, to highlight the stories about the deep history of the Black population in Stafford County.

Over 20 locations and countless stories that showcase the strength and resilience of the African American community over a span of 300 years in Stafford County.

You can follow the route by areas of Stafford County (Falmouth, South Stafford, and North Stafford)
or you can focus on one of our themes (Faith and Education, Entrepreneurship and Work, and Journey to Freedom). 

Click the button below to launch the trail route application in a new window:

Contributors

The following persons contributed to the successful completion of the Trail.   

• Discover Stafford:
  • Jerrilynn Eby
  • Sue Henderson
  • Steve Hilker
• University of Mary Washington:
  • Professor Stephen P. Hanna
  • Noah Brushwood
  • Brooke Prevedel
  • Ethan Sweeny
  • Eliza M. Vegas
    
• Advisory Committee Members for African American Heritage Trail:
  • Carlos Bratton
  • Josh Cole
  • Beth Daly
  • Olivia Griffin
  • Robert Kravitz
  • Jim Minor
  • Latifeh Muhammed
  • Yolanda Roussell
  • Norman Schools
  • Metria Singleton
  • Alda White
  • Frank White
• Stafford County:
  • Nancy Kotting
  • Lisa Logan