So you've been to London, bumped fists with Big Ben, watched a Premier League game and witnessed the Changing of the Guard.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 6 min read
Black culture has shaped much of American history and its cultural impact around the world. In a time where conversations around race and the injustices committed against the Black community have moved to the center – triggered by the murder of George Floyd in 2020 – it is critical to preserve sites that hold significance in American history.
Black sites and monuments exist across the country as preserved moments in time that either sparked a revolution or bore witness to the resilience that inspired other movements. While there are numerous monuments and places that signify the fullness of Black culture, these sites are a must whenever you plan a trip to any of these cities.
In a city filled with iconic monuments and historic sites, the astounding 30-ft-tall Martin Luther King Jr Memorial is a must-see. The sculpture, unveiled in 2011, depicts the famous Civil Rights activist carved in granite with a few of his most famous quotes etched in the stone.
Frederick Douglass was a prominent abolitionist and Black scholar who was crucial in helping end slavery. You can learn all about Douglass’ life and see how the scholar lived via a tour of his Anacostia home. The house, which Douglass lived in from 1877 until his death in 1895, became a part of the National Park Service in 1962.
Author, philosopher and educator Howard Thurman is regarded as one of the architects of the nonviolent movement. Much of his philosophical work became a foundation for the Civil Rights protests. Today, visitors can tour his home and learn more about the man who inspired some of our greatest Civil Rights activists, such as Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
After being named a national monument in 2013 by former President Barack Obama, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park has attracted visitors from all walks of life to learn about the woman people called "Moses." The site contains four notable stops along with the historic underground network, including the Jacobs Jackson House, Bezel Church, Stewart's Canal and James Cook Home Site.
The first independent museum of African American culture in the US, the DuSable Museum was founded in Chicago in 1961 by artist and activist Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, who originally ran it out of her own home. The exhibitions here speak to the struggles African Americans have faced historically, as well as those that continue into the modern era.
Virginia native Maggie L Walker was the first Black woman to found a bank and became a prominent businesswoman who helped the Black community in the Richmond area. Guided tours through the Maggie L Walker National Site provide insight into the woman who was a big proponent of Civil Rights and the economic empowerment of
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