African American Cultural Heritage Sites

From sites of enslavement to places of self-emancipation, and from the homes of Civil Rights leaders, artists, and musicians to Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Negro League ballparks, the African American story is part of communities large and small.

The Mother Road turns 100 years old in 2026—share your Route 66 story to celebrate the Centennial. Together, we’ll tell the full American story of Route 66!

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