African American Heritage Trail traces the history of the African-American populace in Mobile, taking visitors on a guided trip across various attractions and landmarks. Visit the Union Baptist Church, John LeFlore's Office, Slave Market, Saint Martin de Porres Hospital and the Campground Neighborhood among others in order to learn more about the race, its early beginnings as well as the struggles of the African-American contributors and achievers.
One of Mobile's most beautiful historical landmarks, the Portier House served as the residence of the Bishop of Mobile from 1834 through the first decade of the 20th Century. Though the house still occasionally serves as a place for priests to vest before mass, it was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 after standing largely unused for many years. The Portier House is open to visitors most days of the week and offers guided tours.
