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Private tour in Nashville David Steele E
Nashville Civil Rights Tour
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David Steele E.
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Ninth Generation Nashvillian who is an expert on all things Nashville including Country Music, Civil Rights Woman's Suffrage, Architecture, Business history, Higher Education history, Business history, Sports, and local museums. I have lived in Nashville my entire life and I am seen and the go to person for Nashville history and tours. I am a Historian and have the largest private collection of Nashville memorabilia and many are currently on display at the Parthenon. I was named "Best Nashville Historian" in 2018 but the Nashville Scene. I am a frequent writer and speaker of Nashville history and have talking about Nashville history in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, NPR All Things Considered and on PBS American Masters. My family has been in Nashville since its founding and was enslaved at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage and John Overton's Travellers Rest. My tours are more like deep conversations about the past, present and the future. I give tours to VIPs, YPO Groups, elected officials, school groups, conventions, travelers, family reunions and I also provide Step On Guides for Bus Tours. I enjoy taking people to some of my favorite buildings like the Ryman Auditorium, The Parthenon, Tennessee State Capitol and the Country Music Hall of Fame. I was involved in programming the Civil Rights Room and the Votes for Women Room in the Downtown Library which are also my favorites. I have tours on any subject in Nashville so if you want a customized tour I can provide that for you. You will enjoy your stay in Nashville and see why it is one of the most popular cities in the United States to visit. Named "Best Nashville Historian" in 2018 by the Nashville Scene Featured Tour in new "US Civil Rights Trail" book by Deborah Douglas Served on the Nashville Metro Historical Commission Served on the Nashville Metro Historic Zoning Commission Found long lost John Lewis mugshots from his first arrest in Nashville LEED AP BD +C Interviewed for American Masters documentary on Charley Pride I'm Just Me Served on the boards of Cheekwood, The Hermitage and Travellers Rest Co-Founder of the Friends of the Tennessee State Library & Archives Advised former Mayors of Nashville on history and historical matters
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John Lewis, Diane Nash and the Lunch Counter Sit Ins, Half Day Walking Tour
Overview of your Nashville tour
Tour by a 9th Generation Nashvillian who was named the "Best Nashville Historian" in 2018 by the Nashville Scene. His tour are featured in the new book U. S. Civil Rights Trail by Deborah Douglas and David frequently speaks about the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville. This tour will trace the footsteps of John Lewis, Diane Nash from training, to lunch counter to jail to Civil Rights icons. This unique story to Nashville covers the best organized most successful lunch counter sit ins which gained national attention and the praise of Dr. Martin Luther King. Visit John Lewis Way the street where the four lunch counters were located and hear the stories of these brave students and the sought to end segregation. See their work honored in the Civil Rights Room of the Nashville Public Library and learn their methods they were learned to be successful. This story will inspire, educate and show how what happened in Nashville inspired what happened in Selma and Montgomery. A miss see topic and tour when visiting.
Recent Reviews
Linda D.United States
Wonderful Civil Rights and Women's Suffrage tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting. He loves his hometown Nashville and it shows. He recounted a number of historical anecdotes with which we were unfamiliar. He was personable and entertaining. We throughly enjoyed our time with him and learned a great deal about Nashville. A fabulous outstanding guide!
Barbara S.United States
Our group thoroughly enjoyed and learned so much during our tour with David. He is a Nashville treasure and a wonderful ambassador, educator, and historian. I can't recommend this tour enough! Can't wait to come back to Nashville and learn more!
Zenobia C.United States
The Nashville tour was phenomenal. The FunDay2 Travel active Seniors experienced a walk down memory lane as well the new and diverse history information. Our tour guide David was well knowledge, personal, friendly and understood Senior mobility. I would highly recommend David's tour.
Stanley R.United States
David was excellent in all facets. We were lucky to have spent time with him. All of us feel this way. His historical knowledge was superior and his anecdotes were great. We will certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a "complete" Nashville experience
Pat L.United States
The Civil Rights Tour with David was outstanding! Our group of 6 gained so much knowledge and insight during this tour. David went above and beyond to engage our grandchildren during the tour.His interaction was sincere. He asked them questions, provided clear information, inspired them to accept challenges, to work hard , and encouraged leadership. He was passionate about his history and culture, and was a great communicator! I highly recommend this tour with David. Thank you David.
Your Nashville tour itinerary
Start at the Nashville Public Library where the Civil Rights Room is located and see photos and videos of what took place during the famous Sit Ins. 6th Avenue- See the site of another arrest of John Lewis and others to end segregation at Nashville Restaurants. John Lewis Way - See the historic Woolworth Building site of John Lewis' first "Good Trouble" and first arrest of many in a nonviolent protest. This tour can be customized as well.
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Type: Walking
Walking
What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
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Meeting location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Downtown Nashville Library 615 Church Street Nashville, TN
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Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
History
Tour reference number
832630
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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2 hours
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