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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
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.
Redemption Instructions
This tour contains both WALKING and RIDING. We cannot accommodate those who cannot walk at least one (1) mile over the course of three hours. You must be able to walk at least one (1) mile and then stand while to tour is being provided. You will not be able to sit in the transportation while the group is out walking. Refunds will not be given to those who cannot walk.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
2. Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
3. 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.
4. See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham
5. Guests will learn about Bull Connor and his clashes against those fighting for Civil Rights
6. Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombing in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement.
7. Guests will see the church where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth led the movement from
8. See the Black Business District to learn about Black life in Birmingham during its heyday.
9. Guests will see where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth attempted to integrate schools in Birmingham
10. See where the Freedom Riders where attacked in Birmingham.
Inclusion
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Air conditioned transportation
Live commentary on board
All activities
Exclusion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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