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1963 Birmingham Civil Rights Experience - Black History Matters Walking Tour

Overview
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.
City: Birmingham
Mon 04 Nov
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Starting at $50.00
Mon 04 Nov
Starting at $50.00
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What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
  • 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
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • This is a safe outdoor experience, but the 16th Street Baptist Church DOES require masks to enter
What To Expect
1
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.
2
4th Avenue Business District
The remnants of our once dynamic "city within a city"
3
Carver Theater
One of the best Black theaters - now the Jazz Hall of Fame...also you will see the Prince Hall "Colored" Masonic Lodge
4
Civil Rights District
This is the center of the Civil Rights National Historic Monument
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews (5)
margaretelena5
Dec 2022
Great tour with quality commentary from a local! Answered all my questions and took me around town on foot.
Stefi_K
Nov 2022
Learning from Wilhemenia. I wanted to hear more and learn more about life in Birmingham when she was growing up, etc. Tiur was only an hour and I thought it would be a bit longet
Joel_G
Jun 2022
Tour guide was very knowledgeable in providing historical background. Friendly and receptive to all on the tour.

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