The Civil Rights Movement Tour is a lively, engaging, and moving experience that offers a fresh perspective on Nashville's past and present.
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Discover the important role the city of Nashville played in the Civil Rights Movement on this guided walking tour of significant attractions and local hideaways. Learn about the nonviolent protests by college students and sit at the infamous Woolworth counter where sit-ins took place in an effort to desegregate Nashville lunch counters.
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Immerse yourself in the African American culture of Nashville during this 1.5-hour walking tour. With your guide in the lead, take in the scenery and history over 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) of walking, during which you will be privy to insightful commentary on the African American history and culture. See popular downtown landmarks in a new light and get the chance to take lots of photos and ask questions.
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Tired of the same one-sided view of the city but can’t figure out how to tap into other perspectives? If this sounds like you, your knowledgeable tour guide is here to give you an insider's view of the city so that you can experience a different side. On this neighborhood walk, you will gain insight into what makes Nashville go HAM (history, art, and music). You will learn about why this black community was necessary, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the black people who lived and currently live in this community. You’ll also see the unfortunate chipping away of what once used to be a thriving black community that is slowly changing due to forward-moving gentrification.
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Most people want to experience Nashville outside of country music and Broadway but don’t know where to start. Your expert guide is here to change that! On this walking tour, your guide will show you what’s behind the glamorous tourist traps and introduce you to three completely different insights into the city: unique people, hidden histories, and the most treasured events. You will experience how diverse Nashville truly is when you hear the stories of early black life and culture, see the cultural attractions that are often missed, and feel the essence of the local black community. This walking tour will give you a whole new perspective for a mind opening experience in Nashville.
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All too often our knowledge of the civil rights movement is limited to a few national heroes such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. Your tour guide is here to expand your knowledge so that you can have a well-rounded view of the history of the United States. On this walking tour, you will learn about the 5 Nashville community leaders who have made history, behind-the-scenes. You will see the places were brave students sat-in to protest inequality, hear the stories about them that are not well known, and reflect on the role that these everyday people, both black and white, played in shaping Nashville and this country.
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