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    Red Clay Tours

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Absolutely wonderful and enlightening tour. Mike was the best and was very well-informed. In fact, when we left, I had asked Mike to send me the list of books and media that he'd read to inform himself about Birmingham's history, and he sent an extensive list of books, videos, and other media. We highly recommend the tour and Red Clay.

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    We enjoy taking walking food tours, so we thought that we would venture out and take part in the Brewery Tasting Tour. Clay was great and is a tremendous wealth of knowledge about Birmingham. Clay picked us up at our hotel so we did not have to drive anywhere. Clay kept us informed about pick-up times via text and texted us the morning of the tour to make sure we were comfortable with the arrangements. On the tour, we started at Railway Park and learned about the layout of Birmingham including many of the local landmarks. This was a welcomed introduction to the city. We then headed to the breweries. At each of the three breweries, we got to try four different beers. Clay was able to describe the history of the brewery and tell us about their specialties and unique beers. Clay ask for our feedback on the beers at each and used that information at the next brewery. We had a great time, with great conversation. It was like going to each of the breweries with an old friend.

    The site of one of the worst acts of terrorism  in American history.
    Sam T.

    I have been on historical tours all over the globe in places such as Kenya, London, Berlin, Asheville, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Amsterdam just to name a few. This tour in Birmingham was the absolute best historical tour I have ever been on! Clay gives wonderful historical analysis and reflection while tying the past to current events in Birmingham. He showcased the importance of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth to the Civil Rights Movement among with the other local leaders and churches that were on the ground changing Birmingham, Alabama, and the world. If you are in Birmingham, I highly recommend this tour as Clay is well-read, passionate, and gives a great presentation of historical and present day Birmingham. I honestly was not expecting to be blown away on this tour but Clay was the best tour guide I have ever come across!

    Jennifer H.

    Just went on the best city tour I've ever been on. The tour was led by a born and raised resident of Birmingham with a clear passion for its history, not a college kid needing a summer job and reading from a script. The tour was in depth and thoughtful and my family and I got a real understanding of life during the civil rights movement. Because the civil rights institute is closed due to COVID, this tour is the perfect way to explore and understand what was going on at the time. I highly recommend it. The tours are limited to the size of your group, the buses are sterilized, and everyone wears a mask- so we all felt safe the entire time. Please take the tour and support local small businesses!!!!

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    Mike led our tour and did an amazing job of bringing history to life. It was well worth it!

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    Negro Southern League Museum

    4.9(21 reviews)
    0.8 km

    This is one of those "Must See" places, if you care anything about the preservation of history…read more Just like most things in America, there was a division in sports between Black people and Caucasian people, which required Black people to create their avenue for baseball. This museum gives a historical account of how Negroes formed their own league in the South and how great they were at playing professionally with very little resources. I was invited to the Negro Southern League Museum's annual celebration as a guest. What a wonderful and heartfelt event. I had the opportunity to meet and admire some of the local players that played in Major League Baseball along with some of Birmingham's public and civic leaders. Although, I've toured the museum before, it was still amazing to see the old uniforms, read about the history of Negroes in baseball and how great they were at a time when they were not being recognized for their greatness! Yes, it was a struggle, but as history has taught us "Greatness" is usually born out of struggle. So, visit the museum, take your family and friends. Most of all take the children, they deserve to learn about how "Greatness" can be born out of struggle. I will continue to go back each year to celebrate America's history of Negroes in baseball.

    A friend told me about this museum because she knows I like baseball. I played baseball growing up…read moreand follow baseball now. But my knowledge of Negro League baseball is very limited. I learned quite a bit in my short visit to this museum. The museum host was very welcoming and informative. After explaining the layout and providing an overview, he left me to explore and take in the exhibits undisturbed. Admission is free. I left a donation to support. There's also a small selection of merch for sale.

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    4.6(100 reviews)
    1.6 km

    I wish I could share more about this place, but unfortunately it was closed on Monday -- the only…read moreday we were in Birmingham. Since we couldn't go inside, I decided to walk across the nearby bridge to at least get a view from a distance. When it's closed, there really isn't a way to get much closer, so you're limited to exterior views only. From the photos and reviews others have posted, it looks like a really cool and educational spot, especially if you're interested in industrial history. It seems like the tours give you a great glimpse into what factory life looked like back when it was one of the biggest steel suppliers in the U.S. Knowing it operated for around 90 years before shutting down in 1971 makes it even more fascinating. Even though I didn't get the full experience, the scale of the structures and the history behind the site were still impressive from afar. I'd definitely plan to return on a day they're open to properly explore it -- it looks like a unique and worthwhile stop if you're in town.

    I enjoyed my recent visit to Sloss Furnaces (04/19/25). Although I wasn't here very long, I…read moreappreciated the beauty of this historical landmark. A group that I am involved with , the bham babes had their annual picnic here. The grounds are well managed and the sculptures I saw were amazing! I highly recommend planning a visit here. Per their website, they offer guided tours Tues-Sat 10:30-2:00. I definitely plan on returning to learn more about the history of Birmingham, Al.

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    Sloss Furnaces - Ty is the kind of guide every historic site needs--passionate, knowledgeable, and full of stories that make the past come alive.

    Ty is the kind of guide every historic site needs--passionate, knowledgeable, and full of stories that make the past come alive.

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    African Village in America

    African Village in America

    5.0(1 review)
    5.6 km

    On April 25 of last year, I read a lengthy article in the NY Times entitled "Scrap-Iron Elegy" by…read moreMichael Tortorello and it was accompanied by many photos. The article is about a somewhat elderly couple named Joe & Hilda Minter and the astounding number of fascinating sculptures that Mr. Minter has made out of scrap iron & other found objects, which occupy every single inch of space on their half-acre property. Some of the sculptures have strong political messages and Mr. Minter is quite a character. For lack of a better description, his work comes under the heading of Roadside Art (see my 9/30/12 review entitled M. T. Liggett [in Mullinville, KS] for another example). Last night I called the Minters (having obtained their phone number by looking them up on People Search [I don't want to list their number - but it's easy to obtain in that manner, and I do think it's polite to call ahead instead of just appearing at their front door]) and I made arrangements for us to visit late this morning. They left us to wander around at our leisure - and walking is very precarious, so watch where you step - and when we were finished, Mr. Minter joined us for awhile and we had quite a conversation. The article mentions the Minters' very constrained financial state, and we thought it was only fair to give them a donation after touring their extraordinary yard exhibit. Further, my husband bought a beautiful t-shirt designed by Mrs. Minter - and I bought a book that Mr. Minter wrote, which includes some photos. It took him many years to write the book and someone kindly helped him publish it. He inscribed it for us and it will serve as a wonderful memory. Mrs. Minter told us that their dream is to have a postal stamp showing one of Mr. Minter's sculptures. For a most unique and special experience, I highly recommend visiting the African Village in America (that's what Mr. Minter calls his yard show). (Update on 4/10/14): Yelp has inexplicably listed the Minters' phone number, although one digit is incorrect.

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