A tour where every step echoes history

Your guide: Yollie from Explore Jax Core

This guided walking history tour at Lift Every Voice and Sing Park offers an immersive cultural and historical journey through the life and legacy of James Weldon Johnson — educator, activist, poet, and author of the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Located in LaVilla on the very grounds of Johnson's childhood home in Jacksonville, Florida, the tour guides participants through a set of interpretive stops in LaVilla that highlight key moments in Johnson’s life, the origins and impact of his work, and the broader history of African American resilience in the city.

Led by “Yollie” a knowledgeable guide, the experience blends storytelling, music, and community reflection to honor the powerful voice that helped shape America's cultural and civil rights landscape.

Suitable for all ages, this walking tour encourages dialogue, inspires pride, and connects participants to a rich heritage that still speaks today.