Kentucky Black Trailblazers

If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind, innovative, and immersive experience, Kentucky Black Trailblazers delivers. This incredible, self-guided tour utilizes QR codes and augmented reality to bring Kentucky Black history to life. Across six counties and 19 experiences, you will learn about renowned activists and unsung heroes who shaped the state’s culture and progress. You’ll stand where these trailblazers once stood and listen to their stories via audio, imagery, and costumed reenactments.

Learn about Oliver Lewis, the African American jockey who won the first Kentucky Derby. Hear the story about Henry Bibb, a man who escaped slavery and fought for equality alongside Frederick Douglass, or witness the triumph and tribulations of The Harlem Hellfighters, a Black infantry group who fought on the front lines of World War I.

Accessibility: These experiences are wheelchair accessible and can accommodate both small and large groups.