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Civil Rights Landmarks Driving Tour: Group Rate

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Trip Highlights

Stand in the shadow of the earliest Public School in the State of Alabama to Desegregate
Stand on the grounds of the First Private School in Alabama to Integrate
Discover the streets and city blocks where lunch-counter sit-ins occurred
Walk the city spaces where street picketing took place
Walk in the shadow of segregated libraries
Discover the dynamic of segregated healthcare
Drive through neighborhoods that used Redlining to sustain segregation
Discover where Martin Luther King walked, stood, spoke and slept in Huntsville
Understand the military impact of The Buffalo Soldiers in Huntsville
Discover where an American Historic Icon lived and worked in Huntsville
Learn the civil rights strategy, its leaders and its successes

Description

The struggle for justice and the battle against hatred happened in Huntsville, Alabama. Now you can experience the landmarks in Huntsville that tell the story of our local Civil Rights Movement. Stand in the shadows of the earliest Public School in Alabama to Integrate; The first Private School in Alabama to Integrate; and Segregated Libraries. Discover the original locations of Strategy and Organizing Meetings; Sit-ins and Street Marches; Healthcare Segregation; and Redline Neighborhoods designed to prevent integration. Pay homage to sacred cemeteries for enslaved people; Discover the valiant military impact of Buffalo Soldiers; Celebrate the vision and the footprint of William Hooper Councill. Expand your comprehension while visiting local sites that tell the story of American History within the Deep South. Request your preferred date and we will partner with Rocket City Shuttles to schedule your tour. Your photo memories are free and included in the cost of the experience. Narratives about civil rights events Narratives about local black history Visits to locations where history occurred Discussion on diversity topics Overview of Huntsville’s role in Civil Rights Movement Opportunity to walk along historic sites Boxed lunch Private Driver Comfortable Transportation Sharable photo album Comfort stops along 4 hour journey Guided Driving Tour

Itinerary

1
Meet at agreed upon location. Give overview. Distribute box lunches.
2
Visit over 10 Civil Rights Landmarks and Black History Sites. Experience local narratives.
3
Grant a review of the tour. Return the Group to its parking location.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
At least 2 people
Languages
English

Included

  • Private driver
  • Private Transportation from Rocket City Shuttles
  • Leadership by a professional tour guide
  • Immersive Learning Experience
  • Engaging discussion on significant spaces
  • Civil Rights landmarks and narratives
  • Black History landmarks and narratives
  • Boxed Lunch
  • Sharable photo album

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Price

$884 Private Vehicle up to four people $1380 Private Vehicle up to 13 people

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Private vehicle is available for larger groups.

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CiCisCloset256

August 28, 2025

Denise was an amazing tour guide that showed me spots that I didn’t even know existed in Huntsville and I live here. Thank you for showing the veterans that true rocket city hospitality. Can’t wait to use you again.

Cierra Johnson-Belser
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Cierra Johnson-Belser

August 28, 2025

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ashutosh aryal

August 27, 2025

It was great experience with Scenethat tours.

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