Webinar: Exploring the Alexandria African American Trail (AAAHT)

In honor of Juneteenth, get a behind-the-scenes look at a recent community history project that features the stories and contributions of African Americans to Alexandria’s history. Members of the African American Heritage Trail Committee will discuss the importance of Black history in Alexandria, what archaeology reveals about the past, and the potential benefits and impacts of community history initiatives. Prominent and little-known stories of African American people, places, and neighborhoods from the time of Alexandria’s founding through the 20th century will be highlighted. The webinar will also feature a sneak preview of select stops on the Southern Route of the Waterfront Heritage Trail currently under development.

Free on Zoom

The African American Waterfront Heritage Trail Committee is made up of volunteer community members and historians and is supported by staff from the Alexandria Black History Museum and Alexandria Archaeology. To register visit Alexandriava.gov/BlackHistory.

Alexandria Historical Society

A Special Award will be given by the Alexandria Historical Society to the members of the African American Heritage Trail Committee on Saturday, June 19 as part of the City’s Juneteenth Celebrations for their work on the new African American Waterfront Heritage Trail.