Heritage Trail Tour - Morning

Yalik’s African American Art & Cultural Movement (YAACM) operates the African American Heritage Trail in High Point, North Carolina.

Described as a "classroom without walls," the trail is a guided bus tour and historical experience that brings the city's untold Black history to life through landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and visual art.

The trail is designed to transform the city into a living archive, highlighting the people, institutions, and businesses that built High Point's African American community.

• The "Classroom Without Walls": The tour provides an immersive educational experience often missing from traditional history lessons, focusing on stories of resilience, innovation, and legacy.

• Art as Archive: The movement uses murals, public art, and physical locations to document and celebrate Black culture, turning everyday places into sites of memory and reflection.

• Community Connection: It serves as an entry point for visitors to explore what was once one of the most prominent Black communities…