Birmingham Civil Rights Tour Riding and Walking
by Red Clay Enterprises LLC
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Birmingham played a key role in the Civil Rights movement in the United States. This three-hour tour combines walking and driving to cover important sites related to the fight for equal rights from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights era. The tour starts at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a leader in the local Civil Rights movement. Participants travel by air-conditioned vehicle and walk through several significant locations while learning about segregation, activism, and opposition. Commentary is provided by a driver-guide throughout the tour. Stops include Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th Street Baptist Church, where guests learn about protests, marches, and the church bombing that caused tragic loss of life. Visitors also see Linn Park, the end point of key marches, and hear about Bull Connor’s role opposing Civil Rights activists. The tour visits Dynamite Hill to view sites of bombings, the church where Reverend Shuttlesworth led efforts, and the Black Business District to understand Birmingham's African American community during that time. The itinerary also includes the location of school integration attempts and the site where Freedom Riders were attacked. About a mile of walking is involved, with stops lasting from 5 to 30 minutes. Transportation is available in case of rain. All activities and live commentary are included, but gratuities are not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Civil Rights District
Walk through Kelly Ingram Park and visit 16th Street Baptist Church while learning about Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights movement.
30 min
Kelly Ingram Park
Walk around the park to view statues and hear about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham.
30 min
16th Street Baptist Church
Learn about the church's role in the Civil Rights movement and the bombing that killed four young girls.
30 min
Linn Park
See the location where march protests ended and learn about groups advocating for Civil Rights in Birmingham.
15 min
Drive-by
Hear about Bull Connor and his confrontations with Civil Rights activists.
15 min
Drive-by
Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombed during the Civil Rights movement.
15 min
Drive-by
View the church from which Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth led the Civil Rights movement.
20 min
Drive-by
See the Black Business District and learn about African American life during its peak.
5 min
Drive-by
See the location where Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth tried to integrate Birmingham schools.
15 min
Drive-by
View the site where Freedom Riders were attacked in Birmingham.
10 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Birmingham Civil Rights Tour Riding and Walking
by Red Clay Enterprises LLC
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$140Overview
Birmingham played a key role in the Civil Rights movement in the United States. This three-hour tour combines walking and driving to cover important sites related to the fight for equal rights from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights era. The tour starts at the statue of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, a leader in the local Civil Rights movement. Participants travel by air-conditioned vehicle and walk through several significant locations while learning about segregation, activism, and opposition. Commentary is provided by a driver-guide throughout the tour. Stops include Kelly Ingram Park and the 16th Street Baptist Church, where guests learn about protests, marches, and the church bombing that caused tragic loss of life. Visitors also see Linn Park, the end point of key marches, and hear about Bull Connor’s role opposing Civil Rights activists. The tour visits Dynamite Hill to view sites of bombings, the church where Reverend Shuttlesworth led efforts, and the Black Business District to understand Birmingham's African American community during that time. The itinerary also includes the location of school integration attempts and the site where Freedom Riders were attacked. About a mile of walking is involved, with stops lasting from 5 to 30 minutes. Transportation is available in case of rain. All activities and live commentary are included, but gratuities are not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Civil Rights District
Walk through Kelly Ingram Park and visit 16th Street Baptist Church while learning about Birmingham's role in the Civil Rights movement.
30 min
Kelly Ingram Park
Walk around the park to view statues and hear about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham.
30 min
16th Street Baptist Church
Learn about the church's role in the Civil Rights movement and the bombing that killed four young girls.
30 min
Linn Park
See the location where march protests ended and learn about groups advocating for Civil Rights in Birmingham.
15 min
Drive-by
Hear about Bull Connor and his confrontations with Civil Rights activists.
15 min
Drive-by
Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombed during the Civil Rights movement.
15 min
Drive-by
View the church from which Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth led the Civil Rights movement.
20 min
Drive-by
See the Black Business District and learn about African American life during its peak.
5 min
Drive-by
See the location where Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth tried to integrate Birmingham schools.
15 min
Drive-by
View the site where Freedom Riders were attacked in Birmingham.
10 min
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.
End 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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.