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Overview

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American culturally rich sites! It was founded by Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, a native of Washington, D.C. who loves Galveston and its glorious history, especially its Black history. Juneteenth and Beyond is Galveston's very first African American guided history tour franchise.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the Old Central Cultural Center

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Galveston Island
Start from the Old Central Cultural Center. Head to Middle Passage Marker at 21st and Haroborside. The symbol of the beginning of slavery in the new world
Duration: 10 mins
2. The Strand
We will see the Absolute Equality Mural on the way to Nia Cultural Center, the only African American art gallery on The Strand. Also on the strand is the Juneteenth marker that marks where executive order #3 was read and all slaves in Texas were freed
Duration: 15 mins
3. Reedy Chapel-AME Church
Built in 1848, the first AME church in Texas. One of the locations where General Order #3 was read on June 19, 1865 which declared emancipation in Texas from slavery.
Duration: 10 mins
4. 1859 Ashton Villa
See the statue of Al Edwards, the legislature who helped get Juneteenth a state holiday in 1979. Also see the And Still We Rise Exhibit
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

In-vehicle air conditioning

Guide certified in social studies and tourism

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Juneteenth and Beyond Guided African American History Tours

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