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The “El Paso Black History Tour Guide” is a thoughtfully curated resource highlighting the legacy, contributions and enduring presence of African American communities in El Paso and the Paso del Norte region. Developed in 2025 through the collaboration of the Eastside Central Coalition, the El Paso Community Foundation, the El Paso County Historical Commission, the El Paso Museum of History and the McCall Neighborhood Center, the guide features 38+ historic sites dating from the mid-19th century through 2022.
A 40-page full-color guide complete with a map of historic sites across El Paso’s Eastside, Five-Points, downtown and beyond.
Highlighted locations such as:
The McCall Neighborhood Center (3132 E. Wyoming Ave.), the heart of Black heritage and community in the region.
The life-work of Dr. Lawrence A. Nixon and Drusilla Tandy Nixon and their civil-rights legacy.
Sites of 20th century commerce, music, entertainment and social life: from Green Book-listed establishments to the “Chitlin’ Circuit” venues.
Locations of faith, education and leadership—from the early AME and Baptist churches to the first school for African-American students in El Paso.
Held at the Downtown Visitor Center | 1 Civic Center Plaza
Whether you’re a history-enthusiast, a local resident wanting to deepen your connection to the place you call home, or a visitor looking for a meaningful cultural experience, El Paso offers something unique. This tour invites you to walk paths where history was made, reflect on journeys of strength and change, and experience the city’s “friendliest” side in a new light.
This tour is more than a walk through time—it is a living legacy. By visiting these sites and sharing their stories, you become part of El Paso’s ongoing narrative of inclusion, creativity and community.
