Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour – Atlanta, Georgia
Follow the history of Atlanta from a major American Civil War battlefield to the center of the US Civil Rights movement
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Stops on your tour will include:
Cabbagetown – an historic cotton milltown established in the late 19th century which still retains its unique and historical architecture
Inman Park – site of the Battle of Atlanta, the neighborhood has many decorative Victorian homes, including the founder of Coca Cola
Grant Park – see the oldest surviving pre-Civil War home in Atlanta as well as the birthplace of golf legend, Bobby Jones
Oakland Cemetery – the garden cemetery is the final resting place for various historical figures including Civil War soldiers, the author of Gone with the Wind and the co-founder of The Masters Golf Tournament
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Site – the district includes the birthplace, church and final resting place of the leader of the Civil Rights movement
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Highlights
See the site of the Battle of ATL, now encircled by historic Victorian homes
Explore a garden cemetery, resting place for thousands of Civil War soldiers
Discover the MLK Historic site, including his birthplace and church
Visit the 19th century mill town section of Atlanta, now a vibrant arts district
Includes
Pick-up and drop-off within Atlanta city limits
Private guide
Bottled water
Gratuities
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