Private tour in Raleigh Jacquelyn M

Raleigh African American History Tour

Tour #807513
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up to 4 people

3 hours

walking

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Overview of your Raleigh tour:

Join me for this tour highlighting the uplifting African American stories of the capital city. Through the Civil War to the Civil Rights era to present time, this tour will uplift and inspire your soul. I'll share music and speeches with you to bring this history to life. Shaw University- important in educating formally enslaved men and women and birthplace of SNCC where Ella Baker helped students change the face of the civil rights movement. Dr. Manassas Pope's home, a prominent African American doctor. The old Woolworth's store where sit-ins took place. MLKs trips to Raleigh. Black Main Street-thriving businesses contributed to the success of the black community during Jim Crow era. Haywood House -celebrate a child born enslaved who went on to become a leader of human rights causes throughout the world. Capitol building- who built the original building, removed & current statues . Freedom Park. Meet influential African Americas who have contributed the history including the architect.

Your Raleigh tour itinerary

Morning or afternoon tour times. Bathroom and drink break along the way. This is a walking tour. Flat surface. Average length: 1.5 miles. 9:00am/6:00 pm- Meet you in downtown Raleigh at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. 9:15 am/6:15pm -We'll head just across the street to the campus of Shaw University and visit the Baker mural, and then outside of the Pope House (If open, we will go inside. May not be open- depending on tour time and day). 9:45am/6:45pm- We'll head to Fayetteville St. to Black Main Street and back to Fayetteville St. 11:00am /8:00 pm- Visit to Haywood House and the State Capitol building. 11:45am/ 8:45pm - End at the Freedom Park Extended add on hour: Only available during the day. We'll walk over to the previous Freeman's Bureau and historic Mordecai house. *(this tour can be adapted to A-A history of Durham, NC- message me if you want an A-A Durham tour )

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking tour.

What's included
  • Other: Pre-arrangements, guiding services and a whole lot of memories and fun.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Bring cash if you want to purchase items, buy a T-shirt, etc.
Meeting location

2 East South Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601 United States

Performing Arts Center .

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Food And Drink

Off The Beaten Path

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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up to 4 people

Duration:

3 hours

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walking

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1

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