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From Slavery to the Civil Rights Movement: New Orleans to Charleston

See New Orleans, Selma, Tuskegee, Savannah and Charleston through a different lens.

March 8 – 15, 2026

Contact us at [email protected] or 212 –209 –5401 for more information.

Trip Details

Trip Dates

March 8 - 15, 2026

Contact us at [email protected] or 212-209-5401 for more information.

Cost

$6,240

Visit iconic yet complicated Southern cities (New Orleans, Selma, Tuskegee, Savannah and Charleston), where millions of enslaved people first entered the United States, yet where African diaspora culture, instead of being totally eradicated or homogenized, was heroically preserved by former slaves and thrives today in music, food, religious and artistic traditions. Meet people who help us gain further insight into the turbulent past and those who work to preserve priceless traditions.

See the itinerary for complete details and contact us at [email protected] or 212-209-5401 with any questions.

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The Nation purchases carbon offsets to mitigate the effects of our travel program on the environment.

Past Traveler Testimonials

“Great itinerary. Especially loved the Banner sisters in LA and Tamika, Rebecca and Mr. Roland in Charleston. Loved these because they were wonderful examples of commitment, and local organizing that's working.” Mary F.

“Every stop was deeply meaningful. I loved that we met so many dedicated, brilliant activist, people deeply rooted in the locations.” Adi G.

“A great tour--congratulations for putting together a dense, thoughtful tour.” Martha V.

“Packed full, but all is worthwhile.” Bryan K.B.

“The trip was wonderful, even better than I expected. I earned and experienced a LOT.” Linda H.

“It was a special experience both intellectually and emotionally.”Lawrence L.

“I loved the trip and found it had a wonderful jam-packed agenda . I appreciated how much we were able to get to and I liked the effort to include the environmental activists.” Jonathan B.

“This trip is amazing, so special, so well thought through for every intellectual, political, & practical detail AND so cutting-edge.” Nancy W.

“This was a deep and powerful experience, thanks to the excellent advance planning and intelligence of our tour directors. It has left a lasting impact on us and we hope more people can share in this history and meet contemporary activists as we did.” Tracy F.

Traveler Photos

Candid images from our journeys...

Host André Robert Lee on the tour bus.
A powerful visit to the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park a the Equal Justice Initiative site in Montgomery.
Examining the beautiful quilts made by the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective.
More examples of the artistry on display at the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective.
Group photo in Tuskegee.
The Whitney Plantation, a museum dedicated to telling the story of slavery.
Music by one of our talented travelers.