The community is invited to attend the grand opening of a heritage walking trail that brings to life the rich African-American history of the Cooks Corner neighborhood. The Heritage Trail grand opening will take place on Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m., adjacent to the Cooks Corner Office Complex, located at 2893 General Puller Highway, Cooks Corner.
Middlesex County opened this nearly 2,500-foot trail to the public in 2022 within a scenic natural setting. The county further invested in the site by funding historical research and interpretive signage — completed in 2026 — that highlight the depth and diversity of African-American life in Cooks Corner. The Heritage Committee assumed the task of research, development, and design of the signage with the Fairfield Foundation engaged as a partner in the venture.
Each sign explores a key pillar of the community’s history…
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