The Civil Rights Tour offers an on-site view of the rich heritage rooted in Atlanta over the past century. You will visit historical districts that claim local, national, and international distinction.
Join us on a unique experience and see:
-Where the First Black Daily Newspaper published.
-Where the First Black Owned Radio Station in the U. S. broadcasted.
-Where Dr. Kings S. C. L. C. office was located on Auburn Avenue.
Atlanta’s African American community has been an integral part of the city of Atlanta since before the Civil War. Segregated by Jim Crow laws, Atlanta’s black population developed a network of independent businesses, churches, and community institutions, including a remarkable cluster of five black colleges around Atlanta University. Auburn Avenue was considered the nucleus of Atlanta’s Black business community.
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The tour originates in downtown Atlanta at 135 Auburn Ave. The parking lot near the APEX Museum.
We will drive by the following sites:
Have questions about this tour? Concerned with the vaccination status of your guide or the safety measures in place? Or want to request a customized tour? Your guide Roger Pennyman will be pleased to hear from you and answer all your questions.
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If the tour already meets your needs:
1. Select your date and time and provide any needed information for your tour.
2. Enter payment information at our secure online payment processor.
3. Tour guide reviews your booking request and confirms their availability and relevant details.
4. If everything is in order, your credit card is charged and the booking is confirmed. In the event your booking is not confirmed, you will be informed promptly and your credit card will not be charged.
If you want to customize your tour:
1. Select your date and time and provide any needed information for your tour.
2. Enter payment information at our secure online payment processor.
3. Tour guide reviews your booking request and confirms their availability and relevant details.
4. If everything is in order, your credit card is charged and the booking is confirmed. In the event your booking is not confirmed, you will be informed promptly and your credit card will not be charged.
Notes:
Once your tour guide responds (usually within 24 hours), please reply promptly as other travelers may be interested in the same time slot.
Tour guides may not be able to accommodate all change requests.
Meeting location / Pick up at area local hotels.
absolutely fabulous. Roger is the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere. His knowledge of the history and ability to connect the events in past through present is outstanding. This is the second time we have had a great tour with Roger and will always try to get him in the future.
– Jackie Morgan Rognholt
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