African-American Heritage Trail
The development of the Jacksonville•Onslow African-American Heritage Trail is a combined effort of Onslow County Tourism, the Onslow County Museum, and the Minority Business Services Division of the Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce.
It was formally announced in February 2010, and is an ongoing project.
Initial phases of development are expected to occur over the course of the remainder of 2010 and 2011. Development will also extend into the future, as additional historic, cultural and other sites are identified and added to the Heritage Trail.
For now, please enjoy the sites and leaders who have been identified thus far, and watch for more to come.
Thank you.
Montford Point Marine Museum
Established to preserve the legacy of the Montford Point Marines, capturing forever the unique history of African American Marines from 1942 to 1949.
|Building M101, Marine Corps Base, Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, Jacksonville, 28547
Distance from Jacksonville: 0.28 miles
Hammock's Beach - John Hurst
In the 1920's Dr. William Sharpe of New York purchased "The Hammocks" and hired a local guide, Mr. John Hurst, as manager of the property. By May of 1961, Hammocks Beach opened for African Americans only...
|1572 Hammocks Beach Road, Swansboro, 28584
Distance from Jacksonville: 16.52 miles
Linda LaVerne Richardson Memorial
in 2008 after 32 years in public service and minority business advocacy, Mrs. Richardson was instrumental in spearheading the formation of the Minority Business Services Division of the Jacksonville•Onslow Chamber of Commerce. Her tireless efforts...
|1099 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 1.60 miles
Montford Point Marine Assoc - Live Entertainment
Montford Point Marine Association presents live entertainment once a month on the 1st Sunday of each month. We specialize in jazz, blues and contemporary music in an upscale atmosphere...
Jacksonville, 28540
Distance from Jacksonville: 0.28 miles
Eldridge Paige
He has dedicated more than twenty years as a community supporter and leader and is the president of Belgrade Community Action Association...
|482 Springhill Rd, Maysville, 28555
Distance from Jacksonville: 13.52 miles
Belgrade Community Center
The purpose of the organization is to promote a better community, provide recreation for the youth, establish a daycare facility for single parents and create a center for the elderly.
|482 Springhill Rd, Maysville, 28555
Distance from Jacksonville: 13.52 miles