Historic Marker Sites and Information
NH Black History Sites
Locate the Sites Along the Trail
Discover the untold stories etched into New Hampshire’s landscape through the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s historical markers. These commemorative sites honor the enduring legacy of African-descended people whose lives and contributions shaped the Granite State. From acts of resistance to cultural achievements, each marker invites reflection, recognition, and a deeper understanding of a shared American history that is more than a trail, it's a journey toward truth and justice.
Black History Sites
Andover honoring Richard Potter
Derry honoring William Hobdy
Dover honoring Nellie Brown Mitchell & Edward Everett Brown
Dunbarton honoring Scipio Page
Exeter honoring Exeter's Black Revolutionary War Soldiers and Early Black Community
Greenland honoring Ona Judge Staines
Hancock honoring The Due Family
Jaffrey honoring Amos Fortune
Kittery/Kittery Point honoring Rock Rest and Clayton & Hazel Sinclair
Manchester honoring Enslaved Peoples' Contributions to Manchester's Textile Industry
Milford honoring Harriet E. Wilson
Milford honoring Harriet E. Wilson at the historic Nehemiah Hayward Homestead
Nashua honoring Roy Campanella & Don Newcombe
Portsmouth honoring Valerie Cunningham BHTNH 30th Anniversary Celebration
On the 30th Anniversary of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail
August 29, 2024
To be located at the Portsmouth ...
Warner honoring Ichabod Twilight, William Braddish, James & John F Haskell
Windham honoring Peter Thom, Jeffry, Pompey & Rose
Sorry!
No items currently match your filtering criteria.
Upcoming Marker Unveilings
Concord Marker Unveiling for William Penn "Bill" Thompson
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, in partnership with Ryan Cutting and The City of Concord, is pleased to announce the installation of a Black Heritage Trail of NH Historic Marker in Keene, New Hampshire, honoring the iconic Sunset League player William Penn “Bill” Thompson. This will be the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s first historic marker in Concord.
The unveiling ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:00 PM. The marker’s permanent location and unveiling celebration will be at White Park, 1 White Street, Concord, NH, the home field of Concord’s Sunset League. The marker will be near the State of New Hampshire Historic Marker (#0147) indicating the History of the Park. This event is free and open to the public; all are welcome.
Keene Marker Unveiling Honoring Dr. Albert C. Johnston
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, in partnership with the Monadnock Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Coalition (MDEIB) and the Historical Society of Cheshire County, is pleased to announce the installation of a Black Heritage Trail of NH Historic Marker in Keene, New Hampshire, honoring Dr. Albert C. Johnston. This will be the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s first historic marker in Keene.
The unveiling ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 15th at 11 AM. The marker’s permanent location and unveiling celebration will be at 127 Washington Street, Keene, NH, on the site of Dr. Johnston’s former home and medical office. Light refreshments will be served after the unveiling ceremony. This event is free and open to the public; all are welcome.
Preserve Black History in New Hampshire