Guided Walking
Tour of the Sweet Auburn/
Martin Luther King Jr. Historic District
Saturday,
March 10, 2007
10:00am
Stroll down Sweet Auburn Avenue, the heart
of African-American commerce and culture in Atlanta at the turn
of the century. Discover landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement,
and several historic African-American churches including Big
Bethel AME Church, the first African-American church in Atlanta,
and Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Cost: Free (This date only)
Directions:
Meet Meet in front of the APEX Museum, 135 Auburn
Avenue. MAP
MARTA: Peachtree
Center station, Ellis St. exit. Then proceed south on Peachtree
Street. Left on Auburn Ave. APEX is on your right after intersection
of Auburn and Courtland St. This event is also accessible by
the MARTA Downtown Tourist Loop.
Heading North on I-75/85: Exit 248B (Edgewood/Auburn/Dobbs). Go straight to
second light, turn left on Auburn Ave. Go through three lights
and APEX Museum is on left.
Heading South on I-75/85: Exit 249A (Georgia State/Courtland St.). Continue
on Courtland St. to sixth traffic light and turn left onto Auburn
Ave. APEX Museum is on right.
Presented by:
Atlanta
Preservation Center 404-688-3350
Note: APC Walking Tours are offered on
other days during the Phoenix Flies schedule, with the normal
schedule and rates. Visit their Web site for details.
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