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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 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. Booker T Washington High School was the first black public high school in Georgia and the first Black school in the Atlanta Public School System. Come and see how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Grandfather organized the community to create a public high school for Black students in Atlanta. This same school is where Dr. Martin Luther King attended.

City: Atlanta

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $69.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $69.00

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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

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.

Krog Street Market

Check out Krog Street Market and explore Atlanta Belt Line. Krog Street Market is a local market within Inman Park community, this is a place where our guests can taste local food and wine. Come and play like the local community.

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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 (5)

Brinsen_W

Aug 2023

The van was having engine problems and the air conditioning barely worked. My dad is an Atlanta native and probably knew more about the history than the tour guide.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Peachy Keen Tourism Travel, tours are created to give guests an an introduction to Atlanta Civil Rights histories. This is August in Atlanta, Georgia we are touring the city in the midst of Atlanta in a heat wave. We do not change tour itinerary because someone grew up here and want to see the areas that he or she is familiar with. Please read our introduction before booking our tour, we cater to people and not individuals. We will not change our itinerary because of certain groups interest. We do provide private tours, whereas, we will change itinerary to cater to groups interest. Peachy Keen Tourism Travel deal with all groups, good and bad, and we never give negative comments. Social Media has given the world a stage to comments on anything or everything. Peachy Keen Tourism job is to cater to people and not special interest groups. Please read our introduction before booking our tours itineraries, then, and only then, you may decide that this particular tour is for you.

Judy_t

Mar 2023

Shelly was very passionate of her city and what is going on with it. Her history is exciting information. The tour was exciting she was patient and took her time to let us take pictures.

Ericca_T

Feb 2023

Shelley was early to pick us up, communication was great. She called me about 30 minutes before start time. Shelley was extremely knowledgeable about Atlanta. The history, present and future. We toured Carter center, MLK park and many other places. This was my family's first time here and after the tour , they got a true since of Atlanta.