2.5 Hour Black History Van Tour-Perseverance, Power, and Progress
Charlotte, US
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Small group tour
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Expert guide in English
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Visit local black-owned shops
Discover the rich Black history of Charlotte on this immersive 2.5-hour van tour, featuring local insights and visits to key landmarks.
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Included
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
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Museum entrance
Discover the rich Black history of Charlotte on this immersive 2.5-hour van tour, featuring local insights and visits to key landmarks.
Highlights
- Explore the history of Charlotte through sight, sound, and food
- Visit Romare Bearden Park, dedicated to the internationally famous artist
- Explore the beautiful Harvey Gantt Center designed by Philip Freelon
- Discover the historic Johnson C Smith University and its surrounding area
- Experience the vibrant Camp North End entertainment district
Meeting Point
We are located inside the ONE SOUTH AT THE PLAZA Building which is part of the Overstreet Mall . Our office is at the top of two short flights of stairs, directly to the left of Walgreens, Which Wich, a shop that used to be CC's Accessories. It's in the same building as the Omni Hotel.
501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 , United States
End Point
We are located inside the ONE SOUTH AT THE PLAZA Building which is part of the Overstreet Mall . Our office is at the top of two short flights of stairs, directly to the left of Walgreens, Which Wich, a shop that used to be CC's Accessories. It's in the same building as the Omni Hotel.
501 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 , United States
What to expect
Fourth Ward
Historic 4th Ward is a beautiful urban neighborhood that his home to several very influential African American Leaders.
20 minutes
Romare Bearden Park
Romare Bearden was an internationally famous artist who is from the Charlotte area. He was a contemporary of Picasso and spent time in Paris. This park is dedicated to his memory and draws inspiration from several of his paintings.
20 minutes
Levine Museum of the New South
This free museum is the first stop on our trip. The museum covers history from our Native American beginnings through modern day Charlotte.
20 minutes
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
The Harvey Gantt Center was designed by the world famous architect Philip Freelon, who designed the African American History Museum in Washington DC. This building is a beautiful work of art and pays homage to Harvey Gantt, a local hero and architect in the city of Charlotte.
Johnson C. Smith University
Johnson C Smith University is a Presbyterian college that initially started to train black men in ministry. It subsequently became a coed school educating black men and women. Today it is part of the future of our city by partnering with city leaders to ensure that students are being educated on relevant subjects in order to take part in the highly technical future in this country. It is one of the only urban universities in the City and is home to many of Charlotte's oldest standing buildings. We will explore the campus as well as the surrounding area.
30 minutes
NASCAR Hall of Fame
We will explore the history past and present of the Historic 2nd Ward Charlotte. This includes stopping at the Mecklenburg Investment Center and Grace AME.
20 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
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local snacks at black-owned shops. -
Visit nearby Romare Bearden Park.
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Explore Fourth Ward for historical sights.
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Check out the Levine Museum for context.
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Bring a camera for great photo ops!
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