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Juneteenth and Beyond Guided Tours

2627 Avenue M · Galveston, TX

Why you should go…

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned sightseeing company offering guided tours of Galveston's African American history and heritage sites. Stops include the Old Central Cultural Center, built in 1848 as the first AME church in Texas and a site where General Order No. 3 was read in 1865, plus the Middle Passage Marker and the Al Edwards statue. The company runs its signature Juneteenth Freedom Van Tour and offers private tours by appointment.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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