Celebrating Black History
Celebrating
Black History
Showcasing the region’s African American history is essential here at ATHA.
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Trail Blazing Stories of African Americans
Funded by a grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, African-American History in Prince George’s County & Anacostia Trails Heritage Area was developed in 2008 to introduce visitors to the history and culture of the region related to African-American life.
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Civil Rights Trail
As a new heritage installment in Prince George’s County, the Civil Rights Trail seeks to educate the public on the history of the Civil Rights movement and its activism throughout the county.