African American Heritage Association

African American Heritage Association The African-American Heritage Association began as two urban walking trails that provide a glimpse i Petersburg. Petersburg, Inc.

The Heritage Association, was created with a mission to preserve the rich history and genealogical heritage of African Americans in St. Petersburg, Florida, through research, restoration, preservation, commemoration, and education. It focuses on the cultural heritage of the neighborhoods, community leaders, and landmark businesses, and expands awareness and knowledge of Black St. Petersburg, traci

ng its evolution and progression from the presence of the first African American in 1868 through desegregation and into the Civil Rights Movement (1968). In 2013, the City of St.Petersburg received a $50,000 grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, to fund the African American Heritage Trail project. Trail stops were chosen that conveyed African-American history and culture in St. In 2014, the African American Heritage Association of St. was incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Florida and became a 501(c)(3) in 2019.

Thank you ’s Economic Justice Advocacy and Litigation team for participating in the tour!
06/06/2026

Thank you ’s Economic Justice Advocacy and Litigation team for participating in the tour!

Our executive director was an opening keynote for the 2026 Black Cemetery Network Conference on Friday!
05/24/2026

Our executive director was an opening keynote for the 2026 Black Cemetery Network Conference on Friday!

Fun times on the trolley tour last weekend
05/05/2026

Fun times on the trolley tour last weekend

The found and executive director for the  spoke at the Speakers Who Inspire with Award-Winning Author and Culinary Histo...
05/01/2026

The found and executive director for the spoke at the Speakers Who Inspire with Award-Winning Author and Culinary Historian Michael Twitty

04/18/2026

Good time with the community on the April trolley tour

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