Be Bop and Beyond 18th and Vine Walking Tour
What to Expect
Be Bop and Beyond a Walking Tour of the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz and Baseball District, the segregated section of Mid-America that blazed a trail for Civil Rights and Black Enterprise while providing the canvas for Bill to become Count for Charlie to meet Diz and for Satchel to jive Joe Louis.
Known for jazz, 18th and Vine was the focal point of black life in the Heart of America during era of Jim Crow Segregation and the origin of Kansas City's cultural identity; tour includes live jazz.
Includes
Tourist will see the following:
Paseo YMCA-Birthplace of the Negro Leagues
The Mutual Musicians Foundation-where Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie met.
The Jones Pool Hall-the unofficial headquarters of the Kansas City Monarchs
The Call Paper-African American weekly newspaper established in 1919.
The Gem Theater-segregated movie theater.
Parade Park-designated as the colored park in 1914
Duration
1.5 hours
Address
18th and Vine in front of The Blue Room
Pricing
| Adult | $30 |
| Child | Free |
Cancellation Policy
Bookings are redeemable for one year, and are non refundable.
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