Martin Luther King & Civil Rights Free Tour

On this free tour, we will gain insights into Martin Luther King's life and his contribution to society.

Description

We will meet at Auburn Avenue to begin this free civil rights tour of Atlanta, focusing on Martin Luther King's legacy in Georgia's capital city.

The tour will explore the history of the civil rights movement in the United States, emphasizing the life of Martin Luther King, one of the most significant activists.

We will trace his life by visiting key locations, including the exterior of his childhood home and Ebenezer Baptist Church, associated with his family. The tour will also include a visit to the burial place of Martin Luther King and his wife.

Discussions will cover the history of the African-American community and review recent equality laws while walking through the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame.

Next, we will stop at Wheat Street Church and the oldest fire station in Atlanta, both important in racial integration. We will also view urban art murals.

After 2 hours of sightseeing, the free tour will conclude at Jackson Street Bridge.