Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray

A 90-minute performance journey through the West End neighborhood inspired by the memories and writing of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray.

By Whistle Stop Tours

Select date and time

Saturday, May 11 · 10 - 11:30am EDT

Location

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

906 Carroll Street Durham, NC 27701

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Roots and Soul: Walking with Pauli Murray is a 90-minute 1-square mile tour around the historic West End Neighborhood of Durham. Tour goers will visit 6 stops and be inspired by Pauli Murray's legacy and the unique contributions of the Fitzgerald family to the educational, economic, and cultural fabric of Durham.

Aya Shabu and Conductors share emancipation strategies from the voices of a Black Civil War soldier, the Freedman Schools movement, and from unsung s/hero Pauli Murray - a relentless pioneer and activist of Black civil rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ rights.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants on the tour, please be advised that the tour route includes two moderate hills (one ascending and one descending), limited public sidewalks, and uneven ground.

Be advised, the rain date is the 4th Saturday of the same month at 10 am.

By attending this tour, all participants assume full responsibility for the safety and well-being of themselves and the minors accompanying them on the tour regardless of the weather conditions. And agree to hold harmless Whistle Stop Tours, its tour operators, the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice, and its staff and personnel from any liability causing personal injury to any of the participants during this tour.

This tour is a collaboration between Whistle-Stop Tours and the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a free event?

No. Tickets cost between $5 - $25. Children under 10 are free.

Why does Whistle Stop Tours charge for their tours?

Revenue from ticket sales support non-profit partners like The Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice as well as local working artists committed to arts, preservation, education and equity.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The West End Neighborhood is accessible by walking, biking, busing or driving west from downtown. There is limited on-street parking on Carroll St. and off-street parking across the street from Carroll St. park in a vacant lot.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time to check in. The Pauli Murray House lawn exhibit offers information on Pauli Murray's activism. Tour will start promptly at 10 am.

What should I bring into the event?

Water, walking shoes, umbrella, bug spray, and a portable seat if needed.

What if it rains?

Tours in light rain above 65 degrees, cancelled if thunderstorms are in the forecast. Rain date is the 4th Saturday at 10 am & ticket holders will automatically be signed up; however are welcome to join any subsequent tour with proof of purchase as long as it is requested 2wks prior and space allows

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email Aya at: aya@whistle-stoptours.com

What's the refund policy?

We do not refund tickets. If the buyer is unable to attend the tour they are registered for, tickets are transferable or may be used towards a future tour. The buyer must contact the organizer by email 24 hrs. prior to the start of the tour to make arrangements.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You do not need to bring your printed ticket unless you experienced or suspect a malfunction when ordering or purchased a ticket less than 24 hrs. form the event start. Otherwise, your name will be on the registration list. Please check in once your entire party has arrived.

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Artist Statement 

...As the performer of these stories, I offer my art as public ritual — an offering to the ancestors on the sacred streets once revered as the “Capital of the Black Middle Class.” The voices I unearth, the history I inhabit, and the stories I embody are my libation — a pouring out of names, an invocation of the men and women who gave life to African American neighborhoods.

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