Black Dallas History
150 min walk
Black Dallas History uncovers stories that official Dallas tourism has largely omitted. The 1860 lynching at Martyrs Park. Freedman's Town, the post-Civil War community that was displaced by urban renewal. The Kimpton Pittman Hotel, designed by Dallas's first Black architect. Deep Ellum as the commercial and cultural center of Black Dallas in the 1910s and '20s. The lunch counter sit-ins of 1960. Juneteenth's deep Texas roots. Fair Park's segregated 1936 Centennial. This tour tells the history that shaped Dallas but stayed hidden from its civic narrative for generations.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mixed terrain
- Restrooms available
- Shade available
Covers sensitive historical content. Rideshare recommended between zones. Respectful behavior required at memorial sites.
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The best drop-off point for this tour is Martyrs Park — Erased from Dallas History.
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Stops (11)
After Your Walk
African American Museum$
Complement the tour with Dallas's premier institution for Black history and culture at Fair Park.
3536 Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75210