Durham African-American Historic Walking Tour

5.0(17)1 hFree cancellationBy Triangle Walking Tours

About this activity

Durham is a special site in the African American experience. The city served as a thriving hub of business and commerce, an economic refuge, and a symbol of progress. Visitors like W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington marveled at the city as a model for the black middle class, and it's no wonder why when you learn what Durham's African American population achieved: from the foundation of the largest black-owned company of the 20th Century to the formation of a brick-making juggernaut that physically built much of the city, and much, much more.

Durham also hosts "Parrish Street", the best preserved "black business district" in the country, an attraction that leaves quite the impression.

This tour is hosted by a local historian who wants to share his love of Durham's history with you. Travel between these sites and gain a new perspectives on the triumphs and challenges of Durham's history.

What's included

✓A historian-guided tour of Durham's African American History.

Not included

✕Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

We meet in front of the bronze bull statue in CCB Plaza

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The vast majority of people can take this tour, as it consists of a fairly easy stroll and is wheelchair accessible. However, if you have a very serious condition that could prevent you from travelling outdoors, that would be not recommended.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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