Upcoming Events
The Great Migration: Military Service and the Shaping of a Diversified New Hampshire
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Manchester Historical Association
Location: Millyard Museum | 200 Bedford Street | Manchester, NH
Valerie Cunningham Marker Installation
Thursday, September 18 | 5:00 PM | SAACC | Portsmouth, NH
Last year, we proudly unveiled the Valerie Cunningham Historic Marker, honoring the incredible contributions of our founder, a historian and preservationist, whose vision shaped the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. On September 18th at 5pm, join us at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center as we come together to honor her lifetime of dedication, scholarship, and leadership in preserving and sharing African American history in New Hampshire. This is more than an installation: it’s a celebration of resilience, vision, and community.
Hopes and Impediments: War and Strategies for Belonging
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 | 2:00 PM| Warner Historical Society
Location: Warner Town Hall | 5 E Main Street | Warner, NH
Things They Carried: An African Philosophy on War, Surviving Enslavement and Citizenship
SATURDAY, October 4, 2025 | 2:00 PM
Location: St. Paul’s Church | 21 Centre Street | Concord, NH
Black New England Conference 2025
19th Annual Black New England Conference:
The State of The Union: A Critical Perspective on Black America from 1776 to 2026
Conference Keynote Addresses & Special Guest Presentations
Location: Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
#BNEC2025
Experience New Hampshire’s Hidden Black History
The stories we haven’t heard shape the connections we’re missing. Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire brings those stories to life, helping you uncover a more complete and truthful history. From guided tours led by our expert Sankofa Scholars to interactive events and self-guided explorations, every experience inspires understanding, belonging, and action. Plan your visit and take the first step toward a deeper connection with Black history.
ToursExperience the Trail
Sankofa Scholar Guided Walking Tours
Discover the real, unbiased history with one of our signature guided tours conducted by a well-trained, experienced guide.
Self-Guided Tours
Take a self-guided audio tour to learn about Portsmouth’s Black heritage, right on your phone.
Expanded Walking Tours
Expanded walking tours extend beyond Portsmouth to historic locations across New England.
Virtual Tours
Experience New Hampshire's Black history from the comfort of your home.
Private Tours
Looking for a more personalized experience? Request a guided tour for your group.
ProgramsBeyond the Trail
Black New England Conference
Juneteenth Celebration
Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talks Series
Frederick Douglas Statewide Readings
The Black Matter is Life Poetry Series
Spring Symposium
Sobering and eye-opening, the Black Heritage Trail forces us to question those we have traditionally considered heroes, and to elevate those who have been marginalized instead.
Preserve Black History in New Hampshire