Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour Discover Hidden Legacies

1 h 30 min Free cancellation

Charlotte Black History Golf Cart Tour Discover Hidden Legacies, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: CLT Black History Golf cart Tour

Ages: Youth (5–12 years) · Adults (13–113 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Private transportation: Open Air Golf Cart

Not included

Not included: No snacks will be provided on the tour
Not included: Over weight limit: No weight limit to ride the cart
Not included: Booster seat

Itinerary

Camp North End

5 min

We start at the popular shopping and food complex known now as Camp North End that was originally a manufacturing plant and military depot.
Stop 2

10 min

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.
Stop 3

15 min

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.
Bank of America Corporate Center

Passing by

As we approach uptown we'll pass the famous Bank of America building before cruising into 2nd ward.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Passing by

We will cruise into 2nd ward passing Charlottes Museum District and talk about the story of the founding of the historic Gantt Center.
Stop 6

10 min

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.
The Bank Of America Stadium

10 min

Here at the site where the Carolina Panther's play lies several Charlotte historical hidden moments.
Romare Bearden Park

5 min

At Romare Bearden Park we take a moment to talk about Charlottes most famous visual artists and his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance
Truist Field

5 min

Here we discuss Charlottes legacy of Negro League Baseball.
Camp North End

5 min

We will return to Camp North End and celebrate the continued legacy of Black entrepreneurship in the city of Charlotte.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This will be on the corner of Mavis Way and Camp Road next to the company called, "Good Postage". You're welcome to explore Camp North End area or wait at the bench on the corner if you arrive before the cart is there.

End point

This will be on the corner of Mavis Way and Camp Road next to the company called, "Good Postage". You're welcome to explore Camp North End area or wait at the bench on the corner if you arrive before the cart is there.