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Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour Discover Hidden Legacies
- Duration1h 30m
- Max Travelers5 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAdditional fees, Cultural Tours
Overview
What we do differently from other Golf Cart Tours is we cover much more ground riding into Charlotte’s West Corridor rather than staying solely in Uptown Charlotte. We include stops in the Charlotte’s oldest active Black neighborhood, Biddleville, McCrorey Heights and Brooklyn which is unique to our experience. This open-air golf cart tour not only educates but also supports local Black businesses, connecting you with entrepreneurs making a difference. Ideal for history enthusiasts and those looking to explore Charlotte’s cultural heritage, this intimate journey promises to inform and inspire.
Gallery
What's included
Bottled water
Open Air Golf Cart
What's Not included
No snacks will be provided on the tour
No weight limit to ride the cart
Booster seat
Itinerary
We start at the popular shopping and food complex known now as Camp North End that was originally a manufacturing plant and military depot.
Here at this Historic Black neighborhood we talk about its importance to Charlotte's place in the national civil rights movement along with the incredible story of the historic church that serves as a meeting spot, place to gather and worship, and some of the historic homes inside.
Biddleville is the oldest surviving historic Black neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. Located about one mile west of Uptown along Beatties Ford Road, it was established in 1871 and grew up around the Biddle Memorial Institute (now Johnson C. Smith University), a historically black university founded during the Reconstruction era. Here we cruise past historic homes and make a stop at Five Points Plaza where we we see one of Charlottes newest monuments that memorializes its importance to the National Desegregation Movement, important JCSU alum and more.
As we approach uptown we'll pass the famous Bank of America building before cruising into 2nd ward.
We will cruise into 2nd ward passing Charlottes Museum District and talk about the story of the founding of the historic Gantt Center.
We will take some time to view and talk about one of Charlottes few remaining Brooklyn neighborhood buildings that are still standing. A neighborhood that was leveled by urban renewal.
Here at the site where the Carolina Panther's play lies several Charlotte historical hidden moments.
At Romare Bearden Park we take a moment to talk about Charlottes most famous visual artists and his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance
Here we discuss Charlottes legacy of Negro League Baseball.
We will return to Camp North End and celebrate the continued legacy of Black entrepreneurship in the city of Charlotte.
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.