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Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking

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Overview

On this three hour WALKING & DRIVING tour, you’ll travel around Birmingham to learn about the struggle for equal rights from the end of the Civil War up through the Civil Rights movement. Your tour will begin at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, the leader of the local movement Civil Rights struggle. We’ll discuss why the Civil Rights movement was needed and what led to segregation's fall. As you visit the major churches, parks and houses, you'll learn about a few groups who fought for Civil Rights in Birmingham and who fought against it.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

I will be standing in front of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute next to the Fred Shuttlesworth statue. There is a parking lot diagonal from the front of the Institute that is free to park in. There is also free street parking(no meters) & paid street parking(meters) around the start point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Civil Rights District

Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham

Duration: 30 mins

2. Kelly Ingram Park

Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham

Duration: 30 mins

3. 16th Street Baptist Church

Learn about the role the church played in the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham and the history of the church bombing that tragically killed four little girls.

Duration: 30 mins

4. Linn Park

See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham

Duration: 15 mins

5. Boutwell Auditorium

Guests will learn about Bull Connor and his clashes against those fighting for Civil Rights

Duration: 15 mins

6. Smithfield

Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombing in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement.

Duration: 15 mins

7. The Historic Bethel Baptist Church

Guests will see the church where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth led the movement from

Duration: 20 mins

8. Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park

See the Black Business District to learn about Black life in Birmingham during its heyday.

Duration: 5 mins

9. John Herbert Phillips Academy

Guests will see where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth attempted to integrate schools in Birmingham

Duration: 15 mins

10. Wells Fargo ATM

See where the Freedom Riders where attacked in Birmingham.

Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Driver/guide

Air conditioned transportation

Live commentary on board

All activities

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

TOUR RUNS RAIN OR SHINE. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. We have transporation if the rain becomes an issue.

We will walk over a mile on the tour in temperatures anywhere between 40-100F. Guests must be able to walk unassisted at a reasonable speed.

Not recommended for those that cannot walk at least a mile.

Not recommended for those affected by cold/hot weather.

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