New Kentucky tourism trail showcases Black history and heritage

The Kentucky African American Heritage Trail features dozens of sites across the state. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer)

LOUISVILLE — Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism officials, historians and the CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville Monday to unveil a new statewide tourism trail showcasing Kentucky’s Black history and heritage.

The Kentucky African American Heritage Trail highlights 57 sites, ranging from Hotel Metropolitan in Paducah to the National Underground Railroad Museum in Maysville to the Lynch Colored School in Harlan County…

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