Join us Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 10am or 1pm for our Juneteenth Black History Bus Tour. Get on the bus and celebrate Junteenth learning about some of San Antonio's most historic African-American landmarks and locations! This experience is being brought to you by Melaneyes Media, the producers of "Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City," Learn more about the film HERE http://walkontheriver.com
Please arrive 30 min before the scheduled time as we will be leaving exactly at the time of the scheduled trip . Parking will be available at the Carver branch Library. This is where we will meet to load onto the chartered bus.
From the Carver Library on 3350 E Commerce Street, we will take a ride to visit a host of monumental sites including:
- The Carver Cultural Community Center (formerly the Colored Branch Library)
- Phyllis Wheatley High School
- Ellis Alley
- The Ella Austin Orphanage ... and more
As we tour the city, we will explain the history and cultural significance of the places we visit. This SA Black History Bus Tour is a result of the information and history revealed in the documentary film "Walk on the River."and was organized at the request of many of our supporters. As the city grows and changes, as the “Eastside” (historically considered the Black side of town) becomes more gentrified, as historical locations and landmarks are being demolished or forgotten- we are doing our best to help preserve our own history and tell our own story.
The tour will take place on a modern 56 passenger charter bus which includes the following amenities:
- Unobstructed View of Scenery
- Tinted Windows
- Controlled Climate System
- Reclining Seats and Footrest
- Individual Seat Lighting
- On-Board Restroom Facilities
- Overhead Storage for Carry-On Items
- 110 Electrical Outlets
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The SA Black History Bus Tour will take place Saturday, June 22, visiting important locations including:
- The trip takes place at 10am and 1pm
Tickets for this event need to be purchased in advance online, we will NOT be able to accept money or sell tickets in person the day of the tour.
• General Admission Tickets: $30
**Please make sure that you can attend before you purchase tickets, there will be NO REFUNDS.
**For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Email: melaneyes3@gmail.com
Call: Aundar Maat (210) 560-3622
