PLEASE NOTE: This event has already occurred.
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/28/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Douglass Park
Categories
The Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation will be hosting their next community tour of the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail Bus Tour on Tuesday, October 28, from 9:00–11:30 a.m.
The Heritage Trail Bus Tour provides participants with a unique opportunity to explore significant sites that have shaped the African American experience in the region. The tour delves into the stories, landmarks, and contributions that have been pivotal in the community’s development.
Departing and returning from Champaign’s Douglass Center at 504 E. Grove St. It will be a family-friendly tour that is recommended for those ages 7+. Due to limited space, reservations are required at https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/community-tours.
Participants will visit key historical sites throughout Champaign-Urbana, such as murals and interpretive signs celebrating African American achievements and milestones. The tour guide will bring to life the events and individuals that have contributed to the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
Tickets are $10 per adult, and $5 for children 17 and under.
Visit https://ccafricanamericanheritage.org/community-tours to learn more and to RSVP.
About the Champaign County African American Heritage Trail
The Champaign County African American Heritage Trail is a celebration of the lives and contributions of African Americans in the Champaign County area. The mission is to educate today’s residents and visitors about the rich cultural history of a people whose stories have been largely unrecognized, but who directly shaped the place we call home. For more information: https://www.ccafricanamericanheritage.org/
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