History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg

420 Francis St E, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

The only tour in Williamsburg that gives the history of slavery in one presentation. We discuss what is and is not slavery. We debunk the myths that have been associated with slavery for generations. We are also the only tour that explores the impact on our modern society.

8-day, 7-night tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco, Yosemite, Sedona, and Las Vegas
See some of the most photographed landscapes of Yosemite National Park
Take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island
Explore Monument Valley by Jeep
Learn about the natural and cultural history of the region
Accommodation and breakfast included in San Francisco, Modesto or Monterey, Stevenson Ranch, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, and Page
You’ll visit Hearst Castle instead of Yosemite in the winter months
Tour ends in Las Vegas

What To Expect

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Our tour starts at the Windmill on Francis St where we will discuss the differences between domestic and plantation slavery the emergence of tobacco as the cash crop of Virginia and the labor involved.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

In front of the Colonial Capitol building and talk about the origins of slavery in Virginia, the legal definition, and the laws passed to keep it in place.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

At the Courthouse, we will discover how the laws were enforced.

Note: Colonial Williamsburg admission (Randolph house, courthouse)$49.99 (not required we do not enter).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

From the Geddy house, we will explore the attitudes of the citizens of Virginia toward slavery.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Included/Excluded

Throughout the tour we will explore slavery and it's impact on our current society.

Colonial Williamsburg admission (Randolph house, courthouse)$49.99 (not required we do not enter).

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

420 Francis St E, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

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