2.5 Hour Black History Van Tour-Perseverance, Power, and Progress

On this tour we will explore parts of Charlotte that visitors often miss. Black people have contributed to the advancement of Charlotte in major ways. We will explore the history through sight, sound, and food, stopping off to meet local people who are continuing to shape the future of Charlotte. We will also have an opportunity to shop at black owned establishments.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC

Historic 4th Ward is a beautiful urban neighborhood that his home to several very influential African American Leaders.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202-1913

Romare Bearden was an internationally famous artist who is from the Charlotte area. He was a contemporary of Picasso and spent time in Paris. This park is dedicated to his memory and draws inspiration from several of his paintings.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Levine Museum of the New South, 401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

This free museum is the first stop on our trip. The museum covers history from our Native American beginnings through modern day Charlotte.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S Tryon St Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, NC 28202-1839

The Harvey Gantt Center was designed by the world famous architect Philip Freelon, who designed the African American History Museum in Washington DC. This building is a beautiful work of art and pays homage to Harvey Gantt, a local hero and architect in the city of Charlotte.

Stop At: Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA

Johnson C Smith University is a Presbyterian college that initially started to train black men in ministry. It subsequently became a coed school educating black men and women. Today it is part of the future of our city by partnering with city leaders to ensure that students are being educated on relevant subjects in order to take part in the highly technical future in this country. It is one of the only urban universities in the City and is home to many of Charlotte's oldest standing buildings. We will explore the campus as well as the surrounding area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202-2343

We will explore the history past and present of the Historic 2nd Ward Charlotte. This includes stopping at the Mecklenburg Investment Center and Grace AME.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Start location: 101 S Tryon St suite 16, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle

Not Included

• Museum Entrance

Facilities