Juneteenth and Beyond: Galveston's Black History Tour
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18 Ratings
Galveston
Discover Galveston's rich African American history with Juneteenth and Beyond, the city's first Black-owned guided history tour franchise. Join us to explore culturally significant sites and learn about the legacy of Black communities in Galveston.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Galveston Island - Start from the Old Central Cultural Center. Head to Middle Passage Marker at 21st and Haroborside. The symbol of the beginning of slavery in the new world
- The Strand - We will see the Absolute Equality Mural on the way to Nia Cultural Center, the only African American art gallery on The Strand. Also on the strand is the Juneteenth marker that marks where executive order #3 was read and all slaves in Texas were freed
- Reedy Chapel-AME Church - Built in 1848, the first AME church in Texas. One of the locations where General Order #3 was read on June 19, 1865 which declared emancipation in Texas from slavery.
- 1859 Ashton Villa - See the statue of Al Edwards, the legislature who helped get Juneteenth a state holiday in 1979. Also see the And Still We Rise Exhibit
What's Included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Certified social studies and tourism guide
Additional Information
Juneteenth and Beyond, a guided tourism and sightseeing company, is owned and run by Black entrepreneurs. Our team is enthusiastic, professional, and exceptionally knowledgeable about the African American cultural sites of Galveston. The establishment was brought to life by Dr. Araminta Coleman Sorrell, a Washington, D.C. native who holds a deep affection for Galveston and its fascinating history, particularly its Black heritage. Juneteenth and Beyond stands as Galveston’s inaugural guided tour dedicated to African American history.
Location
2627 Avenue M
Avenue M
We meet at the Old Central Cultural Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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Maps574526
Apr 3, 2024
Informative and well worth it! - We learned so much about the history of Galveston on this tour. We appreciated the interactive style and we were able to get our questions answered.
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Tourist449600
Mar 31, 2024
Our history - She was very knowledgeable and passionate about our history. We learned a lot and I would recommend. T was a pleasure thanks
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Jean_s
Mar 20, 2024
Let history be told!! - The tour guide was so knowledgeable and brought history to life. We really enjoyed this experience!!
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Global567012
Mar 14, 2024
Don’t miss this! - This tour was SO GOOD! Dr. Sorrell was so informative and knowledgeable. It helped me understand Galveston in ways I hadn’t been able to before. I’d recommend this tour to everyone. 10/10!
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Curious818333
Feb 19, 2024
Amazing, Educational, Eye Opening, and Inspiring - Dr. Sorrell was great. I have been to Galveston before, but never like this. My out of town friends and I joined Dr. Sorrell for the Juneteenth Freedom Trail Tour. We visited many African American historical places on Galveston Island coupled with rich anecdotal stories that brought history to life. Stopping by the Nia Cultural Center was a true bonus and will be visited again at a separate time. I would bring other friends for the tour when they come in town.
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Vaughnstephens
Dec 15, 2023
History lesson 101 - Very informative and interactive tour. Galveston is a city of rich history and this tour highlighted contributions of African Americans, Mexicans, and political figures. I loved it!
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Dena_r
Oct 8, 2023
American Historical Experience Gem - The mural on the side of the Nia Cultural Center is spectacular! Lots of historical references. Jack Johnson's statue and park were also nice but the park had a lock on the fence and we sadly could not enter for up close photos.
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497pauli
Sep 26, 2023
Excellent historical experience - Our tour guide was so amazing. We not only got a lot of history about Juneteenth, we got a lot of history about the surrounding area. From a detailed understanding of the Absolute Equality mural to the Nia Cultural Center, to the importance of the various churches in the area.
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Albert_h
Sep 23, 2023
Step into history - This was a very educational tour. Some history I was familiar with and some was nice to refresh my memory. I would recommend the tour to anyone open to learning about the history of the island.
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