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History

6 Stops
2h
3km
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Tour Overview

The Historic Douglas Block is a cornerstone of African American heritage and economic revitalization in Downtown Rocky Mount. Once the thriving center of Black-owned businesses during segregation, the Douglas Block has been carefully restored to preserve its rich history while fostering new opportunities for entrepreneurship, culture, and community engagement.

Stops

  1. Douglas Block Project

  2. Douglas Building

  3. Manhattan Theater

  4. Booker T Theatre

  5. Burnette Building

  6. Holy Hope Church

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