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Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour

Auburn Avenue African American Half Day Human Rights/Civil Rights Tour

Overview

Auburn Avenue African American Half Day All Inclusive Tour is designed to give guests an overview of Black life and culture in Atlanta, starting from Juneteenth/Emancipation Day,1865 to Atlanta modern Civil Rights Movement, 1965. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Rosenwald educational system for Black students in Atlanta and Booker T Washington who was known as the Great Black Educator. Come and see the relationship between Alonzo Herndon, George Washington Carver, and Julius Rosenwald Foundation.
Guests will see Atlanta Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Georgia's first Black public high school and America's first Black city park.

City: Atlanta

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $75.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $75.00

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What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Herndon Home

The Historic Herndon Mansion Museum built in 1910 by Alonzo Herndon and wife Adrianne Herndon. Alonzo Herndon was born/enslaved in 1858 on a plantation in Georgia. Alonzo Herndon story is a story of success and dignity. Come to the Herndon Home and see how a man overcame racism and enslaved to become Georgia first Black millionaire.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Park is located on Auburn Avenue Street, this street was once considered the wealthiest Black street in America. Guests will see the community of young Martin Luther King Jr. Martin was born in his Grandfather Rev Alfred Daniel Williams home, this home and community has been restored back to represent the first twelve years of Martin Luther King Jr.

Booker T. Washington High School

Booker T Washington High School is a must see, Georgia first Black public high school named after that world famous educator Booker T Washington. Guest will see how education, a small southern town, and communities provided education for Black students prior to emancipation. See how this small community provide normal Education and college level classes for a deprived community through the Rosenwald foundation.

Atlanta

Guests will ride through the HBCU, Historic Black Colleges and Universities, Guests will see WEB Dubois statue situated on our famous "Atlanta Student Movement Street", Spelman College, Morehouse College, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Clark Atlanta University, and historic West End village, the beginning of the city of Atlanta.

Ponce City Market

A must see, Atlanta old Sears building is the new Ponce City Market. This is the new hip thing to hit Midtown Atlanta.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (2)

Lakeshia_B

Apr 2022

Our tour guide Shelly was very informative! We saw all of Black Atlanta and then some. My family and I had a great time! Thanks Shelly!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

I We are so very proud that you chose Peachy Keen Tourism Travel to introduce you and your family to Atlanta modern human rights and civil rights movement in Atlanta.

Jamie_F

Feb 2022

Shelly was a fabulous tour guide. She knows so much about Atlanta and its history and shared so much information. She was a joy to spend an afternoon with and I learned so much. Thank you.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Hello, Thanks for patronizing Peachy Keen Tourism Travel Unlimited, we appreciate your business.