Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile

Name: Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail of Mobile
Address: 355 N. Ann Street, Mobile, AL, 36603, US
Telephone: +12517252236
Price range: $$

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The Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail is a 501 (c) (3). History comes alive as c SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY!

"You can't know where you're going until you know where you've been.”
Get ready for the ride back in time. The Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trails (DFFAAHT) primary objective is to share Mobile's multicultural legacy through the following stories:

-The early Creoles de Color
-African survivors from the Clotilda, the last slave ship to enter the US in 1860
-Newly freed blacks wh

o worshipped and built some of the oldest churches in Alabama
-African Americans who settled in an area ironically named for Jefferson Davis, Davis Avenue, which is now renamed to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave
-The Civil Rights advocates integral in the desegregation of the city's schools, private sector workforce and public offices

Through the DFFAAHT experience, participants will develop a taste for the rich gumbo of Mobile's historic past. The following are available:

1) Step on the Bus Tours- Groups may charter a private tour. A guide will board your bus and narrate the tour with a map for your driver. Cost: $40 per adult, $30 per students, $20 per seniors and children 17 and under. Book today by calling: (251) 725-2236

2) Self Driving Tours- Detailed maps and narration are accessible from the Dora Franklin African-American Heritage Trail website: www.mobilehd.org/aaht for booking instructions.

3) School Bus Tours- Bus tours are designed for 4th grade classes. Review website at www.mobilehd.org/aaht for booking instructions.

4) Downtown Walking Tours- Meet in Cathedral Square at the corner of Claiborne and Dauphin Streets. Reservations required, (251) 725-2236
Cost: $20 Adults, $10 Students and Seniors

08/27/2026

🎉Thank you to Danielle Dials and the awesome FOX10 News team for this fantastic video! ✨ Whether you’re a lifelong Mobilian or visiting from across Alabama and beyond, experience the nationally honored Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail! More Than a Tour—It’s a Journey Through History.🚌📚❤️

08/21/2026

We were proud to showcase the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail and the Dr. James Franklin Sr. Historic House & Gallery at yesterday’s 2026 Mobile Chamber Business Expo! 🏛️✨ Sharing these stories and historic places helps highlight the rich African American heritage that makes Mobile unique while creating opportunities to grow heritage tourism and attract visitors from near and far. 🌍❤️ Together, we can preserve our history, celebrate our culture, and strengthen Mobile’s future through tourism and community engagement. 🙌🏾

08/12/2026

What a wonderful weekend exploring Mobile’s vibrant history on the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail! 🚌💜 Tour groups also had the opportunity to enjoy some of Mobile’s delicious cuisine, adding even more local flavor to the experience! 🍽️😋 Thank you to those who joined us for a weekend of history, heritage, culture, and great food! 🙌🏾

08/10/2026

🎥✨ Visit Mobile's “Our Living History” video powerfully conveys the importance of recognizing, preserving, and sharing all of Mobile’s history. 💜📚 The Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail is proud to be part of telling Mobile’s story and ensuring that the contributions and experiences of African Americans remain an essential part of that narrative. 🚌🌟 Together, we honor the past, celebrate our living history, and ensure Mobile's rich and impactful stories can continue to inspire future generations!. 🙌🏾

History rarely follows a straight path, and Mobile, Alabama’s histo...

08/06/2026

Another fantastic week so far! 🚌✨ We're always honored and excited to welcome visitors to experience the rich history, culture, and remarkable stories of Mobile through the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail! Thank you to everyone who joined us—we look forward to welcoming even more visitors on the Trail soon! 💜📚🏛️🙌

07/28/2026

🎉🌍 The Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail was proud to be part of Culture Fest 2026 in Historic Africatown! Our dedicated board members and volunteers enjoyed connecting with visitors from near and far, sharing the rich history and lasting legacy of the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail while celebrating the vibrant culture that makes our community so special. From exciting entertainment and inspiring performances to delicious food and family-friendly activities, Culture Fest was a wonderful reminder of the power of heritage, unity, and community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth—we look forward to welcoming you on a future Trail tour to experience Mobile's remarkable African American history firsthand! 💜🚌✨

07/24/2026

🌟 Investing in the Next Generation! 🌟
This summer, the Friends of the African American Heritage Trail, which oversees the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail and the Dr. James Franklin Sr. Historic House & Gallery, was proud to host Jemya Williams, a student at Bishop St Community College, as an intern through the Summer Youth Internship Program of Mobile County! 💜💛

Throughout her internship, Jemya gained valuable experience while supporting our mission to preserve, celebrate, and share Mobile’s rich African American history and heritage. 📚🏛️

We are grateful for the opportunity to help inspire and develop the next generation of community leaders and cultural ambassadors! 👏🏾✨

07/22/2026

🌟 Sharing Mobile’s History & Heritage! 🌟

Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail Board Member, Kirven Lang, on hand at this week’s MEGA Conference at the Mobile Convention Center, connecting with attendees and sharing the powerful stories and experiences offered through the Trail. 💜 At the presentation table, Kirven highlights the many exciting attractions and things to see and do throughout Mobile, Alabama. We’re proud to help spread the word about Mobile’s rich African American heritage and all that makes our city a special place to visit! 🚌📍✨

07/14/2026

🚨📰 Breaking News Alert! Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail Tour Director Eric Finley was recently featured on the FOX10 News podcast, "Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray"! 🎙️✨ Be sure to listen to this inspiring conversation celebrating history, legacy, and the stories that continue to shape our community! 🙌🏾📚 (Podcast Link in Comments)

Some of the most important stories in American history are found right here in Mobile. This week on Entrepreneurial Shades of Gray, Dani sits down with Eric Finley to talk about the Dora Franklin Finley African American Heritage Trail and the guided tours that take visitors through some of the most significant chapters of our city's history. From the Clotilda, to the rise of Davis Avenue as the thriving heart of Mobile's Black business community, discover why people from across the country come to Mobile to better understand our shared past.

🎙️ New episode drops Wednesday.

05/04/2026

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Address

355 N. Ann Street
Mobile, AL
36603

Telephone

+12517252236

Website

https://www.c-span.org/video/?472007-1%2Fmobile-alabama-african-american-heritage-trail-part-1, http://www.dffaaht.org/

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