Atlanta Civil Rights History Guided Tour

You’ll be guided by the grandsons of Dr. F.D. Reese, a true icon of the Civil Rights Movement. Along the way, you’ll see original artifacts from the 1960s voting rights movement and hear powerful, personal stories about Dr. Reese and stories that reveal how his relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped shape a movement and change the course of history.

Meeting Point

The King Center

449 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

All guest will meet the guide in the parking lot.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The King Center

449 Auburn Ave NE, , Atlanta, 30312-1503, Georgia

A picture of F.D. Reese will be shown in connection with Dr. King in the Civil Rights Movement.

30 minutes

Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

At this spot, we’ll discover where the SCLC operated its headquarters during the Civil Rights Movement.

Pass by without stopping

John Lewis Mural

Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, 30303, Georgia

At this stop, we will observe the mural honoring the late Congressman John Lewis and explore his connection to Dr. F.D. Reese.

20 minutes

Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr

501 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA

As we visit the home of Dr. King, we’ll take time to reflect on the partnership he shared with Dr. F.D. Reese in the struggle for civil rights.

20 minutes

Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

At this private location, we’ll take a seat and journey back in time to explore the impactful work of Dr. F.D. Reese recognized as a leading organizer in the fight to secure voting rights for Black Americans. We’ll share powerful stories from the voting rights movement, including lesser-known accounts that rarely make it into history books. As part of this discussion, you’ll also have the opportunity to view historical artifacts that bring this pivotal era to life.

45 minutes