Bronzeville Black Metropolis National Heritage Area

The offices and welcome center for the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area is located in Building 18 of the landmarked Motor Row District in close proximity to several historically significant or landmarked buildings, including the former Defender Building and Quinn Chapel AME. Congress designated the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in 2023, one of 62 nationwide under the auspices of the National Park Service. During the Great Migration in the early to mid-1900s, Bronzeville became known as Black Metropolis, a mecca of African American business, arts, music and culture, politics and more that would influence our nation. The National Heritage Area plays a distinct role in telling the story of the growth of the National Labor Movement through the efforts of African Americans, the shaping of the Civil Rights movement, and the creation of civil rights organizations.