Discover The African American Experience of Northeast North Carolina — AAENENC

The African American Experience of Northeast North Carolina (AAENENC) began on Juneteenth (Saturday, June 19, 2021), inviting visitors to develop a richer understanding of—and greater appreciation for—the Black community’s contributions throughout one of America’s most history-rich corridors.

This self-guided experience begins online at NCBlackHeritageTour.com. It brings together dozens of visitable sites and places shaped by African American influence throughout a six-county region, including the islands of The Outer Banks, legendary Dismal Swamp, and some of North Carolina’s earliest riverfront communities: Elizabeth City, Hertford and Edenton. Explore the African American touchstones found across the OBX.

Location

Through Roanoke Island and Hatteras Island
Manteo, NC 27954

About

AAENENC offers a self-guided way to encounter African American history and influence across Northeast North Carolina. Its regional points of interest span six counties, from The Outer Banks and Dismal Swamp to the historic riverfront communities of Elizabeth City, Hertford and Edenton.