At the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail, we provide an all-inclusive historical experience beginning with the founding of Mobile in 1702. No matter your race, ethnicity, or background, you are invited to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultural heritage of this region. Our mission is to educate, preserve, and highlight the historic contributions of African Americans in Mobile. Through storytelling and site-based exploration, history comes alive—connecting past events with the places where they unfolded.What You’ll ExperienceExplore more than 44 historic sites that shaped the cultural and historical landscape of Mobile.Highlights:Africatown community, founded by survivors of the ClotildaOld Plateau Graveyard, founded by Kossula (Cudjoe Lewis) and fellow survivorsUNESCO recognized siteMobile County Training School, a historic Rosenwald SchoolStone Street Baptist Church (est. 1806)The story of Wallace Turnage and the Underground RailroadHistoric African American business districts and entrepreneursPlease Note:All departures will be at 11:30 AM. If your tour size is greater than 29, please call for a quote.

Bring your students on an engaging, curriculum-aligned journey through African American history!Discover DFFAAHT's Field Trip Experience, designed for 4th-grade students to make history come alive through immersive learning. Our engaging tours align with curriculum standards, allowing young learners to explore African-American heritage and its significant contributions in Mobile. Join us for an educational adventure that enriches understanding and appreciation of cultural history. Our mission is to educate, preserve, and highlight the historic contributions of African Americans in Mobile. Through storytelling and site-based exploration, history comes alive—connecting past events with the places where they unfolded.What You’ll ExperienceExplore more than 44 historic sites that shaped the cultural and historical landscape of Mobile.Highlights:Africatown community, founded by survivors of the ClotildaOld Plateau Graveyard, founded by Kossula (Cudjoe Lewis) and fellow survivorsUNESCO recognized siteMobile County Training School, a historic Rosenwald SchoolStone Street Baptist Church (est. 1806)The story of Wallace Turnage and the Underground RailroadHistoric African American business districts and entrepreneurs