Charlotte African-American Heritage Discovery Tour

On this tour we will explore parts of Charlotte that visitors often miss. Black people have contributed to the advancement of Charlotte in major ways. We will explore the history through sight, sound, and food, stopping off to meet local people who are continuing to shape the future of Charlotte. We will also have an opportunity to shop at black owned establishments.

Meeting Point

101 S Tryon St suite 16

101 S Tryon St suite 16, Charlotte, NC 28280, USA

We are located inside the ONE SOUTH AT THE PLAZA Building which is part of the Overstreet Mall . Our office is at the top of two short flights of stairs, directly to the left of Walgreens, Which Wich, a shop that used to be CC's Accessories. It's in the same building as the Omni Hotel.

Not included:

• Museum Entrance

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Fourth Ward

, , Charlotte, North Carolina

Historic 4th Ward is a beautiful urban neighborhood that his home to several very influential African American Leaders.

20 minutes

Romare Bearden Park

300 S Church St, Charlotte, 28202-1913, North Carolina

Romare Bearden was an internationally famous artist who is from the Charlotte area. He was a contemporary of Picasso and spent time in Paris. This park is dedicated to his memory and draws inspiration from several of his paintings.

20 minutes

Levine Museum of the New South

401 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, 28202, North Carolina

This free museum is the first stop on our trip. The museum covers history from our Native American beginnings through modern day Charlotte.

20 minutes

The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

551 S Tryon St, Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, 28202-1839, North Carolina

The Harvey Gantt Center was designed by the world famous architect Philip Freelon, who designed the African American History Museum in Washington DC. This building is a beautiful work of art and pays homage to Harvey Gantt, a local hero and architect in the city of Charlotte.

Pass by without stopping

Johnson C. Smith University

100 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA

Johnson C Smith University is a Presbyterian college that initially started to train black men in ministry. It subsequently became a coed school educating black men and women. Today it is part of the future of our city by partnering with city leaders to ensure that students are being educated on relevant subjects in order to take part in the highly technical future in this country. It is one of the only urban universities in the City and is home to many of Charlotte's oldest standing buildings. We will explore the campus as well as the surrounding area.

30 minutes

NASCAR Hall of Fame

400 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, , Charlotte, 28202-2343, North Carolina

We will explore the history past and present of the Historic 2nd Ward Charlotte. This includes stopping at the Mecklenburg Investment Center and Grace AME.

20 minutes