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Memphis Civil Rights Tour
Walk in the footsteps of Dr Martin Luther King on the National Civil Rights trail in Memphis. You will be emersed in the deep history of Memphis' Civil Rights movement from it's proud beginnings with Ida. B. Wells to dark days of Dr. King's untimely assassination at the Lorraine motel to the struggles and tribulations which continue to this very day.
Meeting Point
At your Downtown Hotel or place of Lodging
Hotel Lobby
Begin your tour in downtown Memphis where you'll visit and learn about:
*Cotton Row
*WDIA Radio station
*The site of Dr Martin Luther King's last march
... and much more
Beale Street
Beale Street
Stroll down legendary Beale street which in addition to being known Worldwide as the "Home of the Blues" was also highly influential in the early formation of America's civil rights movement.
We will visit:
*Robert Church Park
*Ida B. Wells Plaza
"WC Handy Park
*Early Freedman's school locations
"The Solvent and Savings Bank
*Ernest Wither's photography gallery
and more
Clayborn Temple
The Clayborne Temple
On the short stroll to the Lorraine motel we will make a stop at the historic Claybourne Temple.
During the Sanitation Workers’ Strike of 1968, civil rights and labor activists organized together inside Clayborn Temple. The “I AM A MAN” signs created by the congregation’s pastor with his own printing press have since become a universal symbol for human rights and human dignity. Today, the “I AM A MAN” signs remain relevant everywhere, from protests close to home in Ferguson to halfway around the world in Egypt.
Dr. Martin Luther King lead his last march from this very site.
Lorraine Motel
The Lorraine Motel
Room 306 of the Lorraine motel is the site of Dr. Kings assassination on April 4th 1968.
National Civil Rights Museum
National Civil Rights Museum
Slavery. Separate but equal. Boycotts. Assassinations. Black power. This is the history of the uprising that pushed national and international civil rights forward and your guide will personally accompany you through this award winning museum's exhibits which also includes a visit to Dr. Martin Luther King's actual room - 306 outside he was assassinated while standing on the balcony.
Hotel, Lodging or Beale
Hotel or legendary Beale Street
You will return to your original meeting location via our city's vintage trolley system while your guide offers a wide array of choices for lunch or druther sightseer,/shopping adventures you may pursue on your own.
Ending Point
At your Downtown Hotel or place of Lodging
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Entrance fee to Museum, Additional Transportation, Lunch
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You or responsible for the price of admission to the National Civil Rights museum as well as $1 (USD) to board the trolley system
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time