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1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour

Birmingham, US
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    • Duration 1-1.5 hours
    • Expert local guide
    • All fees and taxes included
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants in prams allowed

    Explore Birmingham's civil rights history on a poignant walking tour led by a local expert, uncovering the struggles and triumphs of African Americans.

    Featured Reviews

    Excellent (23 reviews)
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    mgurtov
    Aug 24
    Our guide was very knowledgeable, not only about the civil rights history but also the city's history in relation to the Black experience. Very lovely person, and a please to learn from her.
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    C5564XHmichellef
    Jun 24
    Thank you Wolfgang and team for a wonderful tour experience. You handled our group of 32 beautifully and your guides Wilhemena and David were knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for showing our guests Birmingham...they will never forget it!
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    Shelia_B
    May 24
    The 16th Street Baptist C hurch and the statue depicting the four girls killed in the bombing. I wanted to do the museum. But, it was closed.
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    stuff583
    May 24
    The. tour was exceptional. Willamina was very knowledgeable, providing background information and context to the sights on the tour. She not. only explained the historical significance of stops, but also related other stories and events (both historical and current) as we walked to them.
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    howardf782
    Apr 24
    We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Wilhamina offered a wealth of information and insight (above and beyond what is written on the signs) and was such a pleasant person to spend time with! The pace and coverage of the tour was great as well! Highly recommended!
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    1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour

    Explore Birmingham's civil rights history on a poignant walking tour led by a local expert, uncovering the struggles and triumphs of African Americans.

    Highlights

    • Explore the Black contributions to the founding of Birmingham
    • Discover the history of the 1926 Red Line Zoning laws
    • Visit a park and statues dedicated to the local founder of the Temptations
    • Witness the remnants of a once dynamic "city within a city"
    • Experience the emotionally powerful sculptures at Kelly Ingram Park

    Meeting Point

    285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)

    Meeting point

    520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 , United States

    End point

    End Point

    285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)

    Meeting point

    520 16th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 , United States

    End point

    What to expect

    1

    Birmingham Historic Touring Company

    Your tour begins at our shop and proceeds down 20th street toward 4th Ave North covering the Black contributions to the founding of Birmingham

    Duration 15 minutes
    2

    4th Ave N

    This leg of the tour covers the 1926 Red Line Zoning laws, the Palm Leaf Hotel, and the Chitlin' Circut.

    3

    Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

    A park and statues dedicated to our local founder of the Temptations

    Duration 10 minutes
    4

    4th Avenue Business District

    The remnants of our once dynamic "city within a city" with possible stop in Nelson Brothers and Green Acres.

    5

    Civil Rights District

    This is the center of the Civil Rights National Historic Monument

    6

    Carver Theater

    One of the best Black theaters - now the Jazz Hall of Fame...also you will see the Prince Hall "Colored" Masonic Lodge

    Duration 10 minutes
    7

    Kelly Ingram Park

    Kelly Ingram Park is an improved public park that contains emotionally powerful sculptures depicting the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. The park served as an assembly spot for activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other groups in the movement.

    Duration 15 minutes
    8

    16th Street Baptist Church

    The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, stands as a poignant symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, marked by its tragic history as the site of a racially motivated bombing in 1963, which resulted in the loss of four young girls. This historic church remains a powerful testament to the struggle for civil rights and a focal point in the ongoing journey toward racial equality in the United States.

    Duration 15 minutes
    Admission Admission Not Included
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    A.G. Gaston Motel

    The A.G. Gaston Motel, built by prominent African American businessman and entrepreneur, Arthur George Gaston (1892-1996), provided first-class lodging and dining in Birmingham, Alabama, to African American travelers. Designed by Birmingham-based architect Stanley B. Echols, the motel opened in 1954

    Duration 10 minutes
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    Lyric Theatre

    Our only standing theater that allowed mixed (though still segregated) audiences

    Duration 10 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

    • Additional information
      Wheelchair accessible
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      Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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      Service animals allowed
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      Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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      Not recommended for pregnant participants
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      Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
    • Additional information
      Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Provided by The Birmingham Historic Touring Company

    What our experts say

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      Visit nearby 16th Street Baptist Church
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      Try lunch at the nearby Pizitz Food Hall
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      Check out the Civil Rights Institute after
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      Bring water, it can be warm outside
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      Wear comfortable shoes for walking

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