2.5 Hours Essence of Memphis African American History Tour
Overview
On this 2.5 hour African American History tour, we will be your "conductor" and take you on a journey through Memphis that will be sure to open your eyes to some of the most historical sites connected to slavery through to the Civil Rights Movement and beyond. There is so much more to Memphis than Downtown to experience, so we will also explore some of our interesting neighborhoods.
This tour is for residents, families, and visitors who are looking for the activities to do that are safe, fun and insightful.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
From our vehicle you will see the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, room 306 where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. This is also the location of the National Civil Rights Museum.
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Stop 2
This was once the home of Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant who chose to participate in the Underground Railroad. This home was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is now a museum.
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Stop 3
We will tell you the "rest of the story" about this most iconic street. Once referred to as the Negro Mainstreet USA.
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Stop 4
This is the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ. It was here where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his last speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" less than 24 hours before he was assassinated.
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Stop 5
It was in this church, built in the late 1800's, Sanitation Workers gathered to strategize the strike that caused Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to come to Memphis.
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- This tour does not stop for guests to visit museums. Visits can be made at your leisure on your own. We will drive by sites with narration.
- A minimum of 3 travelers are required to operate this tour. (This can be achieved with more than one party making a reservation)
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