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Atlanta family reunions are very popular in the United States. The city was the home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and family, making it a great location for an African American Heritage Tour. There are also several great museums as well as other sites and attractions for all to see.
Below you will see information regarding our Atlanta Family Reunion Tour. You will see all of the sites and attractions we offer on the tour. However, we can also customize a tour that fits the needs of your family. For more information, call our toll-free number listed above.
This Atlanta African American Heritage Tour is loaded with many unique places to see and experience. Sites and attractions which are part of the tour are listed above. Included are stops at the MLK National Historical Park, The Ebenezer Baptist Church (where MLK was the Associate Pastor) and many other important sites as well.
Our Atlanta African American History (Heritage) Tour includes many places to see. Along with the tour, we do offer ways to extend your experience with optional tickets to several attractions such as the World of Coca Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, Then National Civil Rights Museum and others. Let us know if you would like to learn more about these options
Call to reserve your group on a half-day African American Heritage Tour in Atlanta. Group Leaders may qualify for discounts or Free.
This Atlanta African American Heritage Tour is loaded with many unique places to see and experience. Sites and attractions which are part of the tour are listed above. Included are stops at the MLK National Historical Park, The Ebenezer Baptist Church (where MLK was the Associate Pastor) and many other important sites as well.
Martin Luther King Jr Center: Also known as The King Center, it was established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King. It’s a living memorial filled with the legacy and teachings of Dr. King, aiming to inspire new generations to carry forward his work.
Martin Luther King Jr Birth Home: This is the house where Martin Luther King Jr. was born and lived until he was 12. It’s a two-story Queen Anne-style house, and it’s part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
Wheat Street Baptist Church: Founded in 1869, it’s one of the oldest African American churches in Atlanta. It played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.
Historic Atlanta Life Bldg.: Atlanta Life Insurance Company, founded in 1905 by Alonzo Herndon, a former slave, is one of the oldest and largest African American-owned insurance companies in the United States. The historic building is located on Auburn Avenue.
Atlanta Daily World Newspaper: Founded in 1928, it’s the oldest continuously operating African American newspaper in the United States.
Royal Peacock Ballroom: Opened in 1937, it was a significant venue for African American performers during the era of racial segregation.
Big Bethel AME Church: Founded in 1847, it’s the oldest African Methodist Episcopal Church in the Metropolitan Atlanta area. It played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.
1st Black High School in Atlanta: Booker T. Washington High School, opened in 1924, was the first public high school for African Americans in the state of Georgia.
Odd Fellows Historic Bldg. – John Wesley Dobbs: The Odd Fellows Building and Auditorium, built in 1912-13, was a hub for African American social and business activity. John Wesley Dobbs, often referred to as the unofficial “mayor” of Auburn Avenue, was a member of the Odd Fellows.
SCLC Headquarters – Ebenezer Baptist Church: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), a major force in the Civil Rights Movement, was co-founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1957. The Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King was a pastor, is often associated with the SCLC.
1st Black Firefighters Station: Fire Station No. 16 was the first integrated fire station in Atlanta, and it opened in 1963.
Auburn Ave. Historic District: Known as “the richest Negro street in the world,” this area was a commercial, cultural, and spiritual center for African American life in Atlanta in the 20th century.
West Side Historic District- Paschal’s Restaurant: Paschal’s, a key meeting place for civil rights leaders, is located in the West Side Historic District, an area with significant African American history.
Congressman John Lewis Statue: A tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights leader and representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district.
Xernona Clayton Statue: A tribute to Xernona Clayton, a civil rights leader and broadcasting executive.
Ambassador Andrew Young Statue: A tribute to Andrew Young, a civil rights leader, former UN ambassador, and former mayor of Atlanta.
Last Home of Dr. MLK: Located in the Vine City neighborhood, this was the last house Dr. King lived in before his assassination.
The Herndon Home Mansion: The home of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave who became Atlanta’s first African American millionaire.
(6) HBCU Black Colleges: Atlanta is home to six historically black colleges and universities: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morris Brown College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the Interdenominational Theological Center.
Dominique Wilkins Statue: A tribute to Dominique Wilkins, a former professional basketball player and Vice President of Basketball for the Atlanta Hawks.
Tyler Perry Studio: Opened in 2006, this is one of the largest film studios in the United States, owned by actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry.
Historic Atlanta Life Insurance Bldg.: This is another building associated with the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, a significant African American business enterprise.
1st Black Radio Station – WERD AM: Founded in 1949, it was the first radio station owned and operated by African Americans.
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