Check out the new Cairo African American Heritage Trail & Oral History Project kiosk inside the Cairo Public Library!
Then take a self-tour of the of the trail itself by following the web-based map
Four primary project buildings in Historical Cairo
The Cairo Historical Preservation Project is a not-for-profit organization formed for protecting, preserving, and promoting Cairo’s historical resources.
Boatman’s Memorial at “The Point,” Fort Defiance State Park, the confluence of Ohio and Mississippi Rivers (most southern point in Illinois) State Hwy 60 & 62
Show your support through tax-deductible donations, attending our events, or by joining one of our project committees.
