March 14, 2023

Spring Walking Tours Return with New Locations and a New Partnership

Birmingham, Ala.-– Vulcan Park and Museum (VPM) announces the Birmingham Walking Tours return this spring with new tour locations plus additional tours provided through a partnership with Freedom Line Tours. Beginning in April, visitors, and locals alike can experience the history and beauty of Birmingham in a fun, invigorating way.
There are two new tours offered this spring, “Breathing Life into Landmarks” and “City Walk | Linn Park”. In addition to the return of a local favorite, “Parkside”. Presented by The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Spire, and Stone Building Company, the two-hour tours guided by Allison Vosicky, Cheryl Morgan, David Fleming and Gary Bostany, focus on the redevelopment of some of Birmingham’s most cherished landmarks, details of the new City Walk, and the new vision for historical Linn Park.
The tours are offered on select Saturdays and Sundays in April and May. Registration is $20 for Vulcan Park and Museum members and $30 for non-members. There is special discounted pricing for pairs of two. Tour groups will not exceed forty participants. Reservations and payment are required in advance.
VPM has also partnered with Antonia Revell, Chief History Maker of Freedom Line Tours and the Founder of Genesis History Maker CDC, to offer additional select tours. Beginning April 2023, “The Downton Churches” tours, focusing on the original congregations, will be offered on select Saturdays and Mondays. “The Dynamite Hill” tours will be offered beginning July 2023 on select Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays focusing on the important work of history makers and living legends in this neighborhood. Registration is $40 for Vulcan Park and Museum members and $60 for non-members. For more information on these tours visit www.freedomlinetours.com.
From historical homes to new retail developments, VPM has offered exclusive walking tours over the past 17 years, allowing participants to unlock and discover the fascinating uniqueness of the city. A brainchild of Phillip Morris, a beloved historian and author, these tours immerse participants in the rich history, culture, and hidden architectural treasures of the city. For more information or to register go to birminghamwalkingtours.com.