Walking Tour: Civil Rights History -The Church, Children & Community What makes this tour unique?
4.9
21 Ratings
Birmingham
Experience the unique and unforgettable Crusaders for Civil Rights walking tour in Birmingham, AL. Explore the role of the church, children, and community in the fight for civil rights and the passing of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 16th Street Baptist Church - The beloved church that was bombed during the segregation era killing four little girls. We will explore the history of that era and examine the role of the church in the Civil Rights Movement.
What's Included
  • Birmingham Foot Soldiers Discussion
  • Wi Fi
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

What sets this tour apart?

The ‘Crusaders for Civil Rights -The Church, The Children and The Community, Birmingham, AL Tour’ is an indelible piece of American history. This tour narrates the tale of religious support in Birmingham, ingrained with a crusade for LOVE - the ultimate commandment. It delves into the valiant advocacy of children marching for our collective future and the concerted efforts of the business community that led to the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The tour is a mix of stories and events to stir your emotions, bringing both tears of sorrow and joy as we continue our joint journey of national healing.

Location
1601 5th Ave N
5th Avenue North
Please meet us at our facility 30 minutes before the tour at 1525 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203. If you have any questions please contact us at 866-259-9691 ext. 1 or email us at [email protected]
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Shalomtrav3ls
Dec 25, 2022
Wonderful - Very informative tour. I highly recommend this tour for history buffs and anyone else who’s interested in learning about Alabama’s murky history.
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Anthonyph7606vs
Oct 20, 2022
Civil Rights/Voting Rights Tour - Visiting the churches that were important meeting places during the Civil Rights era, particularly the churches where Rev. Martin Luther King had pastored.
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913barbe
Oct 14, 2022
Memorable and meaningful - A powerful experience led by a very knowledgeable guide. Each day was filled with memorable activities. Authentic history lesson…..no glossing over.
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Leon
Aug 14, 2022
Shout out for the great efforts! - We didn't actually get to enjoy the tour because our guide suffered a family loss and the tour was cancelled. Antonia, who we dealt with, went out of her way to help us enjoy our day - sent us to the "right" places, made calls for us and even offered to pay for some of our touring (which we declined). So... while I can't comment on the tour, the people running the show deserve a shout out for being as helpful as could be under the circumstances. Of course, our fees were fully refunded.
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Marybawden_b
Mar 19, 2022
Good walk - We enjoyed the enthusiasm of our guide💝 we also enjoyed talking to several of her friends about the historical events that occurred.
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Garyk2351
Nov 7, 2021
Birmingham Civil Rights - Highly illuminating tour - very accessible. Good mix of history, current circumstances and local business people. All in all, great time! Taylor was excellent
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Eprewitt
Sep 16, 2021
Amazing - The Tour Guide Taylor did a wonderful job during the tour. I would recommend the tour to everyone. Thank you.
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Jalenchatman32
Sep 16, 2021
Wonderful Time - Taylor was an amazing tour guide! I learned a lot coming from her guiding skills as far as the history and general information about the tour. She taught me black historical facts that weren’t taught to me in school. That there alone stood out to me! To see a young African American woman speak knowledgeably about her history shows how much she cares about her culture. I also enjoyed hearing Ms. Roby speak as we went into the foot soldier’s office. I highly recommend anyone to go and gain knowledge of the Civil Rights History!
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Brii19222
Sep 16, 2021
Awesome - Wow Taylor is so amazing. Her infectious energy and her knowledge of history is exquisite. I recommend anyone coming to get her as your tour guide I love her personality and humor!
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K3247lwheatherc
Sep 15, 2021
Time well spent as a family - My family and I were in Birmingham for the weekend and decided to book this tour. It was time well spent! Our tour guide, Taylor, was amazing! It is one thing to watch a documentary or read a book on the civil rights movement - it’s another to actually stand on the sacred ground of it all and to actually hear from the folks who were there. We visited several sites, but three highlights include: 16th Street Baptist Church (where four little girls died after a bombing by the KKK in the ‘60s), Kelly Ingram Park (site of the Children’s Crusade), and the Civil Rights Activist Committee Headquarters where we heard from a woman who was jailed as a child after marching in the Crusade. This experience allowed us to discuss issues as a family in a way we never had before. I highly recommend this tour!
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