African American History Tour - The Sit-In & Civil Rights [Public]

African American History Tour - The Sit-In & Civil Rights [Public]
From USD $99.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Nashville, TN
  • Product code: aacrt2023

Tour Overview

This Nashville walking tour takes you on a journey through the Civil Rights era of the 1950s and 1960s. Together we’ll embark on Nashville sightseeing with a twist as we look closer at attractions and pull out the hidden stories.


What We’ll Do

This Nashville walking tour is a fun-filled experience uncovering the empowering stories behind the key women and men of the civil rights movement. You will hear stories about history’s fiercest women and most courageous men.

We'll visit the Davidson County Courthouse and stand on the front steps where civil rights leader, Diane Nash, confronted the mayor demanding change. Then, discover how women played a central role in the planning, strategies, tactics, and actions of the movement — including the civil rights marches. Enter the Witness Walls, a secret art attraction with hidden images that has a math and science component.

In between stops, you will get the inside scoop on leading African American entrepreneurs and business leaders in Nashville today. With United Street Tours, you’ll take action by walking to celebrate equality.


Among the many stories highlighted on the tour are:

  • The civil rights leader who trained the students in nonviolent resistance

  • The lawyer who fiercely represented the students in court 

  • The place where the first sit-in happened in Nashville

  • The college student who approached the mayor and demanded change 

  • The location where the second sit-in happened in the Music City

  • The mock lunch counter that lists the rules that the students followed for successful protests 

  • The Nashville civil rights leader who is a congressman today

This tour will continue rain or shine.

Free for children under 4. 1 child discount per adult.