1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour

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About the Activity

This tour peals back the façade and reveals the true and devastating experience that was the day to day life of African Americans in the most segregated city in the country. Led by Wilhelmina Thomas, who is a storyteller, a needlewoman and a craftivist who grew up on the west side of Birmingham, Alabama in the Riley, Wenonah and Hillman communities. She attended Wenonah Elementary, Riley Elementary and Jones Valley High Schools. Her earliest memories include the church, the civic league and the Civil Rights Movement. It is these lived experiences which fuel passion about Afro, Afro American and Birmingham history.

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

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Fees : All fees and/or taxes. All Fees and Taxes

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Your tour begins at our shop and proceeds down 20th street toward 4th Ave North covering the Black contributions to the founding of Birmingham15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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

A park and statues dedicated to our local founder of the Temptations10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

4th Avenue Business District(Pass By)

1721 4th Ave N, Birmingham, United States, 35203-5000The remnants of our once dynamic "city within a city" with possible stop in Nelson Brothers and Green Acres.View Location

Civil Rights District(Pass By)

, Birmingham, United States, 35203This is the center of the Civil Rights National Historic MonumentView Location

Carver Theater

1631 4th Ave N, , Birmingham, United States, 35203-1903One of the best Black theaters - now the Jazz Hall of Fame...also you will see the Prince Hall "Colored" Masonic Lodge10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kelly Ingram Park

5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, United States, 35203Kelly 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

16th Street Baptist Church

16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, United States, 35203The 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting 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)View Location

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)View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by The Birmingham Historic Touring CompanyCreated on 19 Jul 2021Created on 18 Nov 2024

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