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Chicago Podcast Tour: The Promised Land and the Black Metropolis

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  • Chicago
  • 2 hrs 1 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow Bronzeville’s Great Migration story on a self-guided Chicago podcast tour through seven historic stops.

About this tour

Explore Bronzeville, the vibrant heart of Chicago’s South Side, and follow the story of the Great Migration. This 121-minute, self-guided podcast tour reveals how African Americans fleeing the Jim Crow South built a thriving Black Metropolis and shaped modern America.

Travel 3.9 km across seven stops, from the Monument to the Great Migration through landmarks tied to gospel music, Black entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation. Immersive audio from experts and locals brings the history to life, while precise in-app navigation guides you between stops. An interactive guide is also available for questions about the story and the places around you.

Chicago Podcast Tour: The Promised Land and the Black Metropolis offers a thoughtful way to connect with the people and ideas that transformed Bronzeville. Start at the Monument to the Great Migration and discover the neighborhood at your own pace.

Highlights

  • Trace the Great Migration through Bronzeville
  • Hear how African Americans built a self-sustaining Black Metropolis
  • Discover stories of gospel music, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation
  • Listen to experts and locals in an immersive podcast-style audio tour
  • Navigate between seven stops with precise in-app directions

What's included

Included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

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Important information

  • Self-guided tour with seven stops over 3.9 km
  • Begin at the Monument to the Great Migration in Chicago
  • Check current local public transportation connections on the day of travel
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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