Civil Rights Landmarks Driving Tour: Group Rate
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
Tour info
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
$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.
Private vehicle is available for larger groups.
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