LIFTING AS THEY CLIMBED: THE TOUR
Learn and explore the beauty of the Southside
The guidebook is a self guided tour made for readers to learn Black women's history while exploring the hidden gems throughout Chicago that their lives are connected to. Take your friends and family to landmarks and locations that illuminate the beauty and rich legacies in communities.
There are five immersive tours featured in the guidebook. We've also included mini tours in the guidebook. There are infinite options for you to explore. While we offer some suggestions, we want readers to create their own tours based on personal interest.
Once or twice a year, the authors host community tours where they take visitors to sites from the book. Check our Events page for details.
How to use the Self-Guided Tour
STEP 2
Map Out Your Route!
Choose the women you're interested in and write a list of sites you'd like to visit. On page 66 of the guidebook, there is a tour route list that you can easily find all the locations and sites for the tour.
STEP 3
Prepare for the Tour
Whether you're walking, driving, or biking you can take the tour during any season. Gather a group or go it alone, either way you're going to be exploring and it will be fun.
Bonus Tip: Maps & Resources
Need support with creating your own tour, use the following links:
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