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This immersive Civil War to Civil Rights journey explores one of the most transformative themes in American history. Tracing the path from Civil War battlefields to the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement, this tour invites participants to experience the people, places, and landscapes where freedom was demanded, resisted, and ultimately advanced.
Traveling from Atlanta, Georgia, through Montgomery, Selma, Mobile, and Fort Blakely, Alabama, guests will walk in the footsteps of the United States Colored Troops and the activists who compelled the nation to confront injustice. From the battlegrounds where Black soldiers fought for emancipation to the bridges, churches, and city streets where ordinary citizens demanded voting rights, this journey brings you face-to-face with the moments that reshaped America.
Across Alabama’s most pivotal landscapes—where bravery met resistance and sacrifice sparked transformation—you will explore a powerful legacy that continues to shape our nation today.
TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Atlanta – October 8th
After our arrival in Atlanta, we begin the journey with a behind-the-scenes experience at the Atlanta History Center, which offers deep context on the Civil War era and its lasting legacy. Enjoy a late lunch at the historic Swan Coach House before traveling on to Montgomery, Alabama.
- Arrival in Atlanta at Hartsfield – Jackson International Airport
Airport arrival in Atlanta - Atlanta History Center
Behind the scenes tour at the Atlanta History Center - Lunch
Lunch at the Swan Coach House.
Day 2: Montgomery, Alabama – October 9th
Serving as the primary home base, Montgomery anchors the story of both enslavement and resistance. Visits include the Legacy Museum and the Freedom Rides Museum, sites that confront the nation’s past while honoring the courage of those who challenged injustice.
- Legacy Museum
The group will tour the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. - Lunch
Lunch at Martha’s Place - Freedom Rides Museum
The group will tour the Freedom Rides Museum.
Day 3: Selma, Alabama – October 10th
A powerful day trip to Selma includes stops at the Edmund Pettus Bridge and Brown Chapel AME Church, central locations in the fight for voting rights and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery March.
- Early Morning Journey to Selma Alabama
Guest visit the Civil Rights Museum in Selma Alabama and take the Footsteps to Freedom tour. - Lunch
- Journey Back to Montgomery, Alabama
The guest will return to the hotel in Montgomery, Alabama.
Day 4: Fort Blakely & Mobile, Alabama – October 11th
Explore Fort Blakely, one of the final major Civil War battle sites, highlighting the role of the United States Colored Troops and the transition from war to emancipation.
- Early Morning Start to Fort Blakely
Guest will tour the USCT historic trail. - Lunch and Time to Explore in Mobile, Alabama
Guest will have some time to have lunch and explore Mobile, Alabama on their own.
Day 5: Travel Home – October 12th
Explore Fort Blakely, one of the final major Civil War battle sites, highlighting the role of the United States Colored Troops and the transition from war to emancipation.
- Travel Home: from Montgomery Regional Airport Guest will receive transportation to the airport.
