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Experience Maine’s Untold Stories, Guided by the Voices Who Lived Them.
At Black Travel Maine, our Black History Tours offer a rare and meaningful opportunity to explore Maine’s rich and often overlooked African American history. These tours go beyond textbooks — you’ll learn directly from historians and community members whose families have called Maine home for eight and nine generations, some with stories dating back to the 1700s. Our guides don’t just share facts — they share lived experiences, stories of resilience, and legacies of community building that have shaped Maine’s cultural heritage for centuries.
Free Public Tours
Thanks to the generous support of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial Equity, we offer a series of free tours throughout the year. These tours provide open access to anyone eager to learn about Maine’s Black history in an engaging, authentic way. 📅 Tour Dates – Please check our Events Calendar, visit our Linktree on our social media platforms, or contact us directly for the latest free tour schedule.
Planning for your school, organization, or group of eight or more? We create custom tours at a rate of $55 per person. Tailored to your interests, these tours are perfect for educational programs, professional groups, or cultural organizations seeking a deeper connection with Maine’s history.
Portland Freedom Trail – Discover landmarks connected to the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom. Abyssinian Meetinghouse – Visit one of the nation’s oldest African American churches, a cornerstone of community life in the 19th century. Maine Historical Society – Explore archival treasures that illuminate Black life in Maine. Eastern Cemetery – Hear the untold stories of those buried in one of Portland’s oldest resting places.
Black Matriarch Marker – Honoring the strength of Black women who shaped the community. Cambria Baptist Church – A historic congregation with deep roots in Bangor’s Black history. Freedom Park – Site of the Underground Railroad marker, commemorating the brave journeys toward freedom that passed through Maine.
Hideaway Inn – One of Maine’s first Black-owned hotels, a symbol of hospitality and resilience. Ogunquit Playhouse – A historic theater where works by Langston Hughes were performed, connecting Maine to national Black artistry.
Our tours are led by the very people whose families lived this history. You’re not just hearing about the past — you’re hearing from those whose ancestors shaped it. Every stop is an invitation to see Maine through a richer, more inclusive lens.
Whether you join a free community tour or arrange a private experience, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Maine’s role in African American history — and the lasting legacy of strength, culture, and connection that continues today. 📅 Contact us at Lisa@BlackTravelMaine.com to reserve your spot or plan your custom tour.