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The Many Faces of Asheville
Dowtown Walking Tour
The Many Faces of Asheville can be scheduled as a one-hour downtown walking tour highlighting Asheville's immigrant history and significant landmarks of the civil rights movement. The ideal size for a participating group is 10-15 people.
Photo at right is of William Roland, adult mentor for the
Asheville Student Committee on Racial Equality from 1960-1965
All Day Bus Tour: We are not coordinating the bus tours at this time but will be happy to provide any contact information so that you may set one up.
The bus tour, designed to learn about the diversity of Buncombe County and Asheville, can be structured in several ways and can include a downtown walking tour. The tour visits selected sites depending on the needs of the participating group or the NCSCS goals for particular grade levels.
Possible stops Include:
The Basilica of St. Lawrence
Congregation Beth HaTephila
The Asheville Islamic Center
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Saint Matthias Episcopal Church
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Anattasati Magga Buddhist Meditation Center
The YMI Cultural Center
Riverside Cemetery or Southside Cemetery
Stephens-Lee Alumni Center
Three Brothers Restaurant
Jerusalem Garden
If your group is unable to travel, the Center is able to conduct a discussion about the subject matter addressed in this field trip using a PowerPoint presentation at your place of business. Call 828-232-5024 for a fee schedule.
School Trips:
- Scheduled as requested (must give at least 1 month notice)
- Cost: $2 per student program fee (lunch costs will also apply if the participating group wishes to eat in a restaurant or on the campus of UNC Asheville)
- Minimum number of participants: 25 (if minimum number is not met, additional fees will apply)
- Maximum number of participants: 85
Professional Development Trips and Tours:
- Scheduled as requested (must give at least 1 month notice)
- Cost: Varies with the specific needs of the group. Call 828-232-5024 to inquire.
Community Summer Trip (professional development):
- Scheduled during the first or second week of August each summer
- Open to the general community
- Participants must register before the day of the trip
- Cost for educators: $25 (includes lunch)
- Cost for non-educators: $35 (includes lunch)
- Minimum number of participants: 25
- Maximum number of participants: 45
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Center for Diversity Education, 1 University Heights, CPO 1200, Asheville, NC 28804 828-232-5024