June 17 2023, 10:00am

Freedom to Equality Tours 2023

Freedom to Equality Tours 2023

Alton Visitor's Center

200 Piasa Street
Alton, Illinois 62002

  • Admission: $32.50 Per Person
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Explore Black History in the historic Mississippi River community of Alton, IL on this new guided shuttle tour where stories and songs are used to bring the city’s history to life! Dive in to the past and learn about Alton’s significance on the Underground Railroad, discover the legendary abolitionists who fought against slavery and follow the stories of local Civil Rights leaders who made their mark on the city and the nation.

Tour Times: 10 AM - 12 PM or 1 PM - 3 PM

*Tours depart by shuttle from the Alton Visitor's Center at 200 Piasa St. Alton

*20 tickets available per tour

*Shuttle is not ADA accessible

Sites included on the tour:

Rocky Fork Church – located in the historic African American settlement of Rocky Fork and an Underground Railroad site. It is a verified Underground Railroad location.

Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument – a martyr to the early abolitionist movement in the U.S.
Union Baptist Church – Established in 1836 by ex-slaves and free Blacks, the church hosted a statewide colored convention in 1856.

Miles Davis Statute – This is the only statue to the jazz legend in the North American continent. Miles Davis was born in Alton, IL.

*Get your tickets HERE!

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, June 17 2023
  • Saturday, June 17 2023
  • Saturday, July 15 2023
  • Saturday, July 15 2023
  • Saturday, August 19 2023
  • Saturday, August 19 2023
  • Saturday, September 16 2023
  • Saturday, September 16 2023
  • Saturday, October 21 2023
  • Saturday, October 21 2023
  • Saturday, November 18 2023
  • Saturday, November 18 2023

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