June 27-July 3, 2023 | Please contact us regarding registration
This seven-day Civil Rights Pilgrimage is a journey from sin, to repentance, and finally to reconciliation. We explore slavery, white supremacy, racism, and Jim Crow on this pilgrimage through Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery and Selma. Learn about civil disobedience, the role of faith, and the people who made the Civil Rights Movement possible. Most importantly, we will think together about how to bring the values of equality and justice home with us. This itinerary gives you an idea of what to expect, but the final schedule may be adjusted for guide availability or site access restrictions.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | Depart Seattle
The group departs Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 9:55am on Delta 532, arriving in Atlanta at 5:53pm. We’ll transfer to our downtown hotel before having a group dinner and opening discussion.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | Civil Rights in Atlanta
Today, we will explore Atlanta’s history with the Civil Rights movement, including visiting sites related to the work and ministry of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other important leaders in the quest for equality. We will spend our second night in our downtown hotel.
Thursday, June 29, 2023 | Atlanta to Birmingham
We depart Atlanta for Birmingham today, visiting the home of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, and Kelly Ingram Park. In addition to these prominent sites, we will explore Birmingham’s lesser known sites, either on foot or by bus. Overnight in Birmingham.
Friday, June 30, 2023 | Birmingham to Montgomery
After spending the morning exploring one of Birmingham’s traditionally Black neighborhoods, we depart for Montgomery. We’ll visit the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum and National Memorial upon arrival, before transferring to our hotel downtown.
Saturday, July 1, 2023 | Montgomery
Today, we explore Montgomery by bus and foot with our local guide, Wanda Battle. Sites for today include the Rosa Parks Museum, the State Capitol, and the Freedom Rides Museum. Overnight in Montgomery.
Sunday, July 2, 2023 | Worship and Selma
We begin the day with worship alongside a local congregation, location TBD. After worship, we spend the afternoon with our Selma guides, exploring the charged and difficult racial history of this small town. Our visit includes a pilgrimage walk from Brown Chapel AME church to the Edmund Pettis Bridge. We return to Montgomery in the late afternoon for a closing dinner and final overnight in Montgomery.
Monday, July 3, 2023 | Departure
We leave Montgomery this morning for Atlanta, where the group will return to Seattle on Delta 740, departing 5:45pm and arriving at 8:10pm.
What’s Included
 Ground Transportation |  Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 2 dinner |  Expert Local Guides |
 Three-Star Hotels |  Entrance Fees |  Pre-trip Educational Resources |
 Gratuity for Drivers and Guides |  Group airfare from SEA |
Price, Deadlines, and Insurance
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at registration.
The total trip cost is $2799 per person for quad occupancy or $3099 for double occupancy.
The single supplement is $550 per person.
Registration deadline is March 15, 2023 and final payment is due April 30, 2023. You will be invoiced around March 20th for the balance.
Group travel insurance is available through Progressive Pilgrimage and is underwritten by Allianz. The group travel policy offers a substantial discount over personal policies for travelers older than 50. We encourage you to compare insurance options. Coverage details are available here. If you are interested, please select the insurance option on your registration form and we will contact you with additional details before adding the insurance to your invoice.
Terms and Conditions
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A $500/person deposit is due at time of registration, payable online via credit card. Participants will be invoiced for additional payments which may be paid by check, ACH, or credit card. Credit card payments of the remaining balances will incur a 3% fee.
Please read the complete Terms and Conditions online. ENROLLMENT IN AND PAYMENT FOR THE TOUR CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONDITIONS AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY.