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African American History Tour of Memphis - Overview Tour
2h30
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About this activity
The Civil Rights Movement and African American History is a very big part of Memphis. On this 2.5 hour tour, we will take you on a journey through Memphis to see some of the most historical sights connected to periods of slavery through the civil rights movement. This will be an eye-opening, enlightening as well as entertaining tour that will be sure to stay with you.
On this tour you will see some of the most memorable sites Memphis has to offer such as:
Slave Haven, a site that documents the history of the underground railroad.
The National Civil Rights Museum/ Lorraine Motel, this is where they trace the history of the civil rights movement from its roots to the present.
Historic Mason Temple, where on April 3rd, 1968, a day before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous last speech. Then there is
Beale Street, which is known as the Negro Main Street, U.S.A. and officially named "home of the Blues."
There is so much more to Memphis than downtown and we want to show you all of it. Along this journey we will show you compelling neighborhoods like Uptown, Pinch, District, South Memphis, Soulsville and the Edge and so many more additional historical landmarks.
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On this tour you will see some of the most memorable sites Memphis has to offer such as:
Slave Haven, a site that documents the history of the underground railroad.
The National Civil Rights Museum/ Lorraine Motel, this is where they trace the history of the civil rights movement from its roots to the present.
Historic Mason Temple, where on April 3rd, 1968, a day before his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous last speech. Then there is
Beale Street, which is known as the Negro Main Street, U.S.A. and officially named "home of the Blues."
There is so much more to Memphis than downtown and we want to show you all of it. Along this journey we will show you compelling neighborhoods like Uptown, Pinch, District, South Memphis, Soulsville and the Edge and so many more additional historical landmarks.
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 2 person minimum required.
- 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.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
90%
Original
40%
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We were only able to spend a couple of hours in Memphis and this tour was the best way to do it! Ms Jackie was entertaining and informative- we learned history NOT just in history books- my kids and I loved it! Definitely reccomend.
This was a good trip like a good movie you can watch it over and over but still feel the effects of what really happened back in the day so sad but yet so true but the saddest part is it still exists today Let’s ban together one by one one person to show love we can not allow this man #45 to continue to divide pray an ask for change
Fantastic. Ms. Carolyn our tour guild was out of this world. She gave the us the history of Memphis in it's hay day to current day.
It was wonderful! Our tour guide, Queen was warm and welcoming. Her knowledge of Memphis history was impressive and fulfilling! Taking the tour was an ideal way of starting our visit to Memphis!
I didn't get to do the tour due to the time. I would suggest that this group be more flexible in their touring hours. The lady I spoke with on the phone was very gracious. She tried to make every accommodation for me, but we weren't able to make it happen. She offered to redeem my voucher on a later visit.