Historical Landmark Tour: A Journey Through Civil Rights

The Minnesota Humanities Center is honored to collaborate with the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday to deliver the Inaugural Minnesota Historical Landmark Tour, a full-day immersive exploration of African American history, culture, and contemporary significance across Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

This guided tour will highlight key sites connected to the Black freedom struggle, including:

• Minneapolis’s historical Black Wall Street corridor
• Saint Paul’s Rondo Community
• Other landmark locations that illuminate stories of civil rights, organizing, culture, resilience, and community leadership across generations

Participants will hear from a panel of community experts, including historians, culture bearers, organizers, and the official tour guide. The experience includes lunch, transportation, and all program materials.

Weather & January Conditions

This is a winter event in Minnesota, and participants will be getting on and off buses throughout the day.

Please dress warmly and wear winter-appropriate footwear.

Mobility & Accessibility

• Bus has limited ADA seating; please indicate needs on the registration form

• Minimal walking required, but there are short outdoor transitions
• Accessible restrooms available at the Humanities Center and select stops

Time Sensitivity

Buses will leave promptly at 9:45 AM.

To maintain the full itinerary, late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Seating

• Seating on the bus may be first-come, unless ADA priority is requested
• Group seating cannot be guaranteed

Photography & Media

Photos may be taken for Minnesota Humanities Center and Governor’s Council use.

Participants may opt out by letting staff know at check-in.

Lunch Accommodations

Dietary needs can be voiced with advance notice through registration.

Capacity Limit

Space is limited due to bus size and tour logistics.

Registration is required and may close early once capacity is reached.

Who Should Attend

Community members, educators, students, elders, cultural leaders, state agency staff, and anyone committed to learning and celebrating the depth of African American history in Minnesota.

Cost

FREE – All program costs sponsored by the Governor’s Council on the MLK Holiday.

This event is free, and all expenses will be covered by the Governor’s Council.

Registration is required to participate.