Events

Official Launch of the Cairo African American Heritage Trail and Oral History Project

Dec
5
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cairo Jr. and Sr. High School Cafeteria, 4201 Sycamore St., Cairo, IL

Event Info

Celebrate the addition of the African American Heritage Trail & Oral History Project to Historical Cairo’s rich cultural legacy! A year in the making, this project showcases a century of significant contributions and stories within Cairo’s African American community.

The event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served, and CHS students will perform a musical selection.

DATE: Friday, December 5, 2025
TIME: 5-6 PM
LOCATION: Cairo Jr. & Sr. High Cafeteria, 4201 Sycamore Street
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The trail was primarily funded by an IIN social innovation seed grant in 2024.