African American Heritage Journey with Lunch


Begin your tour with tree centralized pick-up locations in Atlanta located in Midtown, Downtown and Buckhead. Tour begins at 10:30 am.  Nestled on a quiet residential street in Atlanta’s historic West End, Hammonds House Museum is a unique setting to explore the cultural diversity and legacy of artists of African descent. The Museum boasts a permanent collection of more than 350 works dating from the mid-19th century by artists from America, Africa, and the Caribbean,  including 18 works by master artist Romare Bearden. Next we visit The Wren’s Nest was the home of Joel Chandler Harris from 1881 until 1908. Harris created the Uncle Remus character. His home is one of only a few remaining Queen Anne Victorian homes in Atlanta. It’s a unique example of upper middle class living around the turn of the 20th century. A lunch break is taken, and we conclude our tour Herndon Home and Museum. We learn about Alonzo Herndon’s rise from slavery to leadership in the Black business community, A sterling example of upper income dwellings in the early 1900’s, the Home’s interior draws upon various design traditions, including the renaissance revival forms of the reception hall and dining room, and the Rococo detailing of the music room. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 2000. Lunch is included on this tour, we stop at Q time. A modest location but take it from a local this place might quite frankly be the best soul food in Atlanta. A private tour includes a storyteller for your group at the Wren’s Nest: Storytelling is ideal for people between the ages 4 to 104. Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingChild rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adultsWren’s Nest offers storytelling a private tour includes, Storytelling is ideal for people between the ages 4 to 104. Without Private booking we do not guarantee you catch a storytelling performanceSpecified hotel pick-up request is and additional charge.Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if requiredMinimum

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