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C
leveland is rich in African American history. Hear the fascinating stories, like Gas mask inventor Garrett Morgan's brave rescue of two men trapped under Lake Erie. Our tour highlights local landmarks, and offers an on-site viewing of a major exhibit, Carl B. Stokes memorabilia collection at Karamu House.

These stories and many more come alive when you take a guided tour of the African American Heritage Trail, a unique tour of 16 interesting and important sites in Cleveland's past. The tour was researched and created by the Cleveland Chapter, National Association of Black Journalists.

African American Heritage Trail
16 Historical Sites

 

1 St. John's Episcopal Church
 
2 Garrett A. Morgan Waterworks
 
3 Jesse Owens Statue
 
4 Cleveland City Hall
 
5 Cleveland Browns Stadium
 
6 John O. Holly General Mail Facility
 
7 St. John's AME Church
 
8 Central Academy School
 
9 Phillis Wheatley Association
 
10 Woodland Cemetery
 
11 Olivet Institutional Baptist Church
 
12 Karamu
 
13 McDonald's
 
14 Eliza Bryant Center
 
15 League Park
 
16 Hough Obelisk
 


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