The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle
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About This Experience in Birmingham
Why Visit Birmingham?
Birmingham, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Birmingham provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Birmingham
The easiest way to reach Birmingham is by flying into Birmingham Airport (BHX). From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Your tour begins at the corner of 3rd ave and 20th street north and proceeds down 20th street toward 4th Ave North covering the Black contributions to the founding of Birmingham285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)
End Point
285 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35206 - on the SouthEast corner of 20th Street North and 3rd Avenue North...This is DOWNTOWN BIRMINGHAM - not Irondale (please check your GPS)
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Your tour begins at the corner of 3rd... 15 minutes
Your tour begins at the corner of 3rd ave and 20th street north and proceeds down 20th street toward 4th Ave North covering the Black contributions to the founding of Birmingham
This leg of the tour covers the 1926...
This leg of the tour covers the 1926 Red Line Zoning laws, the Palm Leaf Hotel, and the Chitlin' Circut.
A park and statues dedicated to our local founder of the Temptations 10 minutes
The remnants of our once dynamic "city within...
The remnants of our once dynamic "city within a city" with possible stop in Nelson Brothers and Green Acres.
This is the center of the Civil Rights National Historic Monument
One of the best Black theaters - now the Jazz Hall of Fame 10 minutes
One of the best Black theaters - now the Jazz Hall of Fame...also you will see the Prince Hall "Colored" Masonic Lodge
Kelly Ingram Park is an improved public park... 15 minutes
Kelly Ingram Park is an improved public park that contains emotionally powerful sculptures depicting the civil rights struggle in Birmingham. The park served as an assembly spot for activities of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other groups in the movement.
The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama,... 15 minutes
The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, stands as a poignant symbol of the Civil Rights Movement, marked by its tragic history as the site of a racially motivated bombing in 1963, which resulted in the loss of four young girls. This historic church remains a powerful testament to the struggle for civil rights and a focal point in the ongoing journey toward racial equality in the United States.
The A 10 minutes
The A.G. Gaston Motel, built by prominent African American businessman and entrepreneur, Arthur George Gaston (1892-1996), provided first-class lodging and dining in Birmingham, Alabama, to African American travelers. Designed by Birmingham-based architect Stanley B. Echols, the motel opened in 1954
Our only standing theater that allowed mixed (though still segregated) audiences 10 minutes
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