Athens African-American History Tours with Rosa Thurmond
Saturday, February 18 and Saturday, February 25, 2012
Tours will depart from Welcome Center at 2:00 pm
Tickets are $10 each (half-price!) and seating is limited.
Call 706-353-1820 to make your reservation
During Black History Month, Classic City Tours is delighted to welcome Rosa Thurmond aboard as guide for the African-American History Tours, which promise to be both enlightening and inspirational. Mrs. Thurmond will cover poignant moments in the transition of schools during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. She will share beautiful stories about community spirit, and the teachers and leaders who anchored neighborhoods and shaped the Athens we know today.
Gift Shop
The Athens Welcome Center Gift Shop is "over the moon" for local art with its Over-the-Mantel Art series. We are currently featuring artwork by Peter Loose for sale, including his book: Bongo has Many Friends. Previously featured artists included Jamie Calkin, CapMan, Chris Hubbard (CHUB), and John Moon. Please stop by to see Peter's work and that of future artists.....Remember that we are THE source for local literature, music, and hand-crafted items, such as local honey!
Or visit our easy-to-use Online Store:
• Apparel
• Souvenirs
• Books-Publications
Downtown Athens Podtour
Downtown Athens Podtour
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Planning a trip to Athens?
Stop By...
Be sure to start your visit to Athens at the Welcome Center located at 280 East Dougherty St on the north end of historic, downtown Athens. We have a wide selection of brochures on Athens and the entire state of Georgia. We’ll be happy to answer any questions and help you get the most out of your visit. Feel free to bring your laptop, since our facility is a wi-fi zone. See you soon!
Entertaining guests or looking for something to do?
Even if you’re an Athenian, the Welcome Center has travel information for Georgia, including free Georgia Highway maps and the state travel guide. Be sure to bring your out of town guests and we’ll be happy to help you show off Athens, so your guests will know why Athens continually rewarded accolades in the national media.
A little history…?
The Church-Waddel-Brumby House is believed to be the oldest residence in Athens, GA. The House was moved to its current location in 1967 after a group of citizens united to save the House from demolition. The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation was formed by these same citizens who had successfully saved the House. Currently, the House is being restored to its 1820-1829 time period when Franklin College (University of Georgia) President, Moses Waddel, lived in the House.
