jeudi 28 décembre 2017

Historic Sites Along Atlanta Georgia Civil Rights Tour

By Laura Williams


As most U. S. Citizens are aware, the South holds a great deal history, both positive and negative. As such, there are a number of historic and political sights which people can visit in this area. When desiring to do so, going on an Atlanta Georgia civil rights tour with a group can often be a good option.

The tour still provides a number of historical stops. For example, the most popular stops on the tour include, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, The King Center, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic site, Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birth home, Paschal's Restaurant, the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame and the APEX museum.

While each of these locations hold special interest, the history associated with each one is also highlighted during most tours. For example, the Center for Civil and Human Rights is fairly new compared to many others. While there are issues related to civil, equal and human rights, the center also focuses on those related immigration, women's rights and child labor.

A visit to the King Center will provide visitors with a great deal of education and information. For, the center is actually one of learning. As such, there are often activists and students studying at the center on a regular basis. Whereas, visitors can also access a number of archived information related to the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The National historic site hosts several buildings around Martin Luther King, Jr's boyhood home in the Auburn district of Atlanta. The property consist of 35 acres which hosts a museum, a firehouse dedicated to desegregation of the firefighters, a gift shop and a visitor's center.

Religious stops on this and other professional tours often include the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Ebenezer Baptist Church. As Dr. King delivered the first sermon of his ministry at Ebenezer Baptist Church, then later served as co-pastor and associated minister, it is a highly regarded stop on the tour. Whereas, the hotbed of political activity during the mid-late 60s often took place at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

One of the most beloved stops along the tour is the birth home of Dr. King. As the home is only a block from Ebenezer Baptist Church, most tours stop once to tour both sights. In doing so, visitors get a good feel for the neighborhood and surroundings where Dr. King lived and worked for many years. In addition, Paschal's restaurant in the area offers great southern food and a view of where many discussions related to desegregation took place among well known entertainers during the movement.

Paschal's Restaurant, a top rated eatery which offers a menu of full of southern favorites, the APEX Museum and the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame are also sights in the area. While these are included on some tours, this is not always the case. As such, those desiring to visit these sights may want to check online listings for operating hours as all are worth a stop when visiting the city.




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