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Welcome to the Cornerstones of Freedom walking tour.

This tour introduces you to sites associated with Huntsville’s Reconstruction Era history and the freed men and women whose commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and political equality transformed our nation. Reconstruction refers to the period between 1861-1900 when millions of newly freed African Americans were integrated into the social, political, and economic systems of the United States.

Our walking tour is a short stroll on the blocks around the courthouse square, easily explored within an hour.  

 

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Along with a downloadable brochure, Cornerstones of Freedom signage is your tour guide.   Cornerstone signage is located on the following buildings:

Harrison Brothers, 124 Southside Square,

Central City Parking Garage 116 Clinton Avenue, Washington Street side

Central City Parking Garage, 116 Clinton Avenue, Clinton Avenue side

Central City Parking Garage, 116 Clinton Avenue, Jefferson Street side

Pavilions at West Side Square

Municipal Parking Garage, Gates Avenue, Gates Avenue side

Scan the QR code for the history that happened on that site. Our “learn more” feature brings this history to life with historic photographs, newspaper articles, and family documents.