Montevallo African American Heritage Trail
About the Trail
Officially adopted by the city of Montevallo in 2022, the Trail uses markers, plaques, signage, and digital resources to recognize significant sites of Black history in and around Montevallo, Alabama. MLP is dedicated to uncovering, preserving, and sharing stories about African American history, culture, and experience in our town. The Trail will provide a fuller, more richly textured local history to serve as a legacy for young people and future generations.
Now you can tour Montevallo's Black history wherever you are!
This digital map projects the plans of the Trail and provides expanded historical context. Click the button below to explore!
That's how we do it in the black community; we give back to the people who made us who we are. We never forget that.
— Snoop Dogg
Uncover the Untold Stories Behind the Trail!
Discover the stories that make up the trail in our 'Untold Stories of Black Montevallo’ column. Click the button below to read more!
Sunday, May 4, 2025, a beautiful, blue-skied afternoon—just right for a community celebration. The Montevallo Legacy Project (MLP) and City of Montevallo partnered to unveil three new markers on the Montevallo African American Heritage Trail.