About the Heritage Trail
A place-based public history project landmarking the history and legacy of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party. The inaugural trail includes thirteen historically significant sites across Chicago and Peoria associated with the Illinois Chapter’s active years, 1968–1975.
In 2023, the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior. The Heritage Trail combines permanent historical markers with digital interpretation to preserve and share the history of the Illinois Chapter and its impact on communities across Illinois.
