The Sacred Ground of 1963: Birmingham’s Civil Rights Struggle

This isn’t a tour—it’s lived history. Walk the streets of the most segregated city in America as they were experienced by those who lived through its darkest and most defining hour. Your guide is Wilhelmina Thomas—storyteller, needlewoman, and “craftivist”—who grew up in Birmingham’s Riley, Wenonah, and Hillman communities. She attended the very schools shaped by this city’s history: Wenonah Elementary, Riley Elementary, and Jones Valley High. Her earliest memories include the church, the civic league, and the Civil Rights Movement itself. This tour reveals the truth beneath the façade—the daily struggles, the acts of defiance, and the sacred spaces where ordinary people did extraordinary things. Hear personal accounts of life under Jim Crow Visit Kelly Ingram Park, the 16th Street Baptist Church, and other landmarks Reflect at the sites of protest, pain, and perseverance Includes a free “Witness Packet” digital download for direct bookings They stood. We walk.

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness