A tour where every step echoes history

This Veterans Day Heritage Tour shares LaVilla’s powerful military history. Led by Yollie from Explore Jax Core, the guided walk highlights the Johnson brothers as artists and activists while also uncovering stories of the US Colored Troops who settled in LaVilla, Harriet Tubman’s intelligence work during the Civil War, and the Union’s Ft. Hatch. You’ll also hear about the Montford Point Marines, Buffalo Soldiers, and the Spanish-American War, all tied to LaVilla’s layered past.

Suitable for all ages, this walking tour encourages dialogue, inspires pride, and connects participants to a rich heritage that still speaks today.

Your guide: Yollie from Explore Jax Core