Birmingham Civil Rights Tour- Riding & Walking
Red Clay Enterprises LLC
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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.
Departure 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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Civil Rights District
, , Birmingham, Alabama
Guests will walk around Kelly Ingram Park, see 16th Street Baptist Church, and learn about the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kelly Ingram Park
5th Ave N at 16th St, , Birmingham, Alabama
Walk around the park to see the statues and learn about those who marched for freedom in Birmingham
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 16th Street Baptist Church
16th St & 6th Ave, , Birmingham, Alabama
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 minutes
Stop At: Linn Park
710 20th St N, Birmingham, Alabama
See where the march protests ended in Birmingham and learn about groups fighting for Civil Rights in Birmingham
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boutwell Auditorium
1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203
Guests will learn about Bull Connor and his clashes against those fighting for Civil Rights
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Smithfield
Birmingham, AL
Visit Dynamite Hill to see houses and churches that were bombing in Birmingham during the Civil Rights movement.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Historic Bethel Baptist Church
3200 29th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35207
Guests will see the church where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth led the movement from
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Eddie Kendrick Memorial Park
1727 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
See the Black Business District to learn about Black life in Birmingham during its heyday.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Herbert Phillips Academy
2316 7th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Guests will see where Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth attempted to integrate schools in Birmingham
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wells Fargo ATM
316 18th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
See where the Freedom Riders where attacked in Birmingham.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to significant weather (hurricane, tornado, or ice), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- 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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- Air conditioned transportation
- Live commentary on board
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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.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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