WELCOME TO THE JOURNEY
An All-Inclusive Historical Experience
No matter your race, ethnicity, or background, you are invited to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultural heritage of this region. Our mission is to educate, preserve, and highlight the historic contributions of African Americans in Mobile — connecting past events with the places where they unfolded.
AT A GLANCE
Begins with Mobile's founding in 1702
More than 44 historic sites
About 2 hours — no walking required
Departs the History Museum of Mobile
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
Stories Rooted in Place
Africatown
The community founded by survivors of the Clotilda, who preserved their language and traditions.
Mobile County Training School
A historic Rosenwald School and a cornerstone of African American education in the region.
Old Plateau Cemetary
The resting place founded by Cudjoe Kazoola Lewis (born Oluale Kossola) and fellow Clotilda survivors.
Stone Street Baptist Church
Alabama's oldest African American Baptist church, established in 1806.
UNESCO-Recognized Site
Mobile's place on the UNESCO Slave Route, recognized for its global historical significance.
Wallace Turnage & the Underground Railroad
A remarkable story of escape, survival, and the long road to freedom.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Tour Types
TOUR DETAILS
Simple, Accessible Pricing
Adults
$44
Seniors 65+
$33
Students
$22
Children under 10
FREE
with a guardian
TOUR DETAILS
Everything You Need to Know
Logistics
Duration — about 2 hours, with no walking required.
Departure — History Museum of Mobile, 111 S. Royal Street, Mobile, AL (restrooms and seating inside).
Transportation — 14-passenger D-Coach, 29-passenger J-Coach, 44-passenger coach, and a 55-passenger coach available upon request.
Key Stops Include
Royal Street auction site · Southern Justice marker (Wiley Bolden case)
Africatown and its landmarks · Old Plateau Cemetery & Union Baptist Church
Mobile County Training School · the story and current status of the Clotilda
Historic African American business districts and entrepreneurs
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Duration Varies
From 22 US dollars