Springfield committee hears "History Beyond the Tracks" plan to highlight Black landmarks A marketing and preservation plan presented to the Committee of the Whole proposes a citywide heritage trail of historically Black sites, with wayfinding, murals and self-guided tours; staff said funding must be secured before full rollout, and aldermen urged early low-cost steps.

Springfield is set to unveil "History Beyond the Tracks," a groundbreaking initiative that transforms historically significant African American landmarks into a cohesive tourist experience!

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