Birmingham Historic Touring Company hosts grand opening + free mini tours, July 21-22

Get ready to celebrate the strange, dark and unusual—the Birmingham Historic Touring Company (BHTC) hosts the grand opening of its new 20th Street shop, July 21-22. Read on for event details and why you should attend.

Attend the grand opening

If you love Birmingham, the BHTC will make you enjoy it even more. Through their expert-guided walking and driving tours, you’ll discover everything about the city, from fascinating stories and historic landmarks to hidden gems and back-alley secrets.

On, Friday July 21 and Saturday, July 22, learn even more about the BHTC when you attend the grand opening of their new shop. During the two-day event, there will be food from Happy Catering, face painting, raffles with prizes and even free mini tours.

Event details:

• What: Birmingham Historic Touring Company grand opening
• When: Friday, July 21-Saturday, July 22 | 5-9PM
• Where: 219 20th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Sign up for a tour

If you haven’t experienced a BHTC tour, now’s the perfect time. Not only will you learn cool things you never knew about Birmingham, but you’ll be supporting a local business.

Here are some upcoming tours to check out:

• Birmingham Historic Tours: guided tours exploring Bham’s rich history.
  • Tours include:
    • The Historic Highlights Tour
    • Historic Downtown Architecture Tour
    • Pioneer Churches of Birmingham
    • The Cities of the Dead–The Birmingham Cemeteries Tour
    • The Seedy Side of Birmingham–The Infamous Taverns + Brothels Tour

• The Birmingham Ghost Walk: guided tours about the dark history and secrets of the city.
  • Tours include:
    • Hotels, Churches & Riots
    • Theaters, Infernos & Dark Alleys
    • The Ghost & Graveyards Tour

• 1963 Civil Rights Experience: guided tours where you’ll discover the important history of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Tours include:
    • Black History Matters Walking Tour

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