Has anyone ever been on those Victorian house tours where they give stories about the white people who lived there, potential ghosts sightings and whatnot?

Well, allow us to take you on a trip through the homes of some Black history legends. No one ever stops to think about the four walls Martin Luther King Jr. grew up in or the massive estate of Madame C.J. Walker – both of which among other historic locations are preserved for touring. The architecture, lofty details and machinery we wouldn’t even know how to operate now keep alive the memory not only of our historic figures but also show us what Black life looked like through their lens.

If you’re planning on taking a trip to one of the sites or too spooked to go in person, take a look into the homes that once belonged to some of our beloved Black historical figures.