MOBILE, ALABAMA
Discover African-American Heritage
Uncover the rich narratives of African American history in Mobile. Journey through Africatown, learn the legacy of the Clotilda, and honor the figures and sites that shaped our culture.
OUR FOUNDER'S WORDS
“You can't know where you're going, if you don't know where you've been.”
— Dora Franklin Finley, Founder
PRESERVING HISTORY. SHARING STORIES.
A Living Legacy in Mobile
Through guided tours, historic markers, and educational programs, the trail brings to life the people, places, and events that shaped African American history in Mobile.
Photo Credit: Ginger Woechan, "Souls of Mobile"
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Historic Sites
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Years Preserving History
300+
Years of History
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Audio Tour Stops
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
Tours That Bring History to Life
Explore the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail—an immersive journey through Africatown and the legacy of the Clotilda.
A STORY THAT CHANGED HISTORY
The Clotilda & the Founding of Africatown
The Clotilda was the last known U.S. slave ship, illegally bringing about 110 captive Africans to Mobile in 1860 — more than 50 years after the trade was outlawed. Its survivors founded Africatown, a self-sustaining community that preserved their language and traditions. The wreck was confirmed in 2019.
Photo Credit: Jason Treat, courtesy of the National Geographic Image Collection
HONORING KEEPERS OF CULTURE
The Griot Awards
“The griot has long held a sacred role — keeper of history, culture, wisdom, and collective memory.”
Each year we honor individuals whose lives embody the griot tradition — custodians of culture, champions of truth, and voices of wisdom, from Martha Reeves to Cynthia Tucker and Robert Brazile.
BE PART OF THE STORY
Walk the Trail.
Carry the Legacy Forward.
Book a guided tour and experience more than 300 years of Mobile's African American history — firsthand.
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Duration Varies
From 22 US dollars
Mon – Sat
About 2 hours
From $22
Departs from History of Museum of Mobile
