1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Embark on an enthralling 90-minute guided stroll along the vibrant downtown King Street corridor, breathing life into the pages of "The Underground Railroad" by abolitionist pioneer William Still. Step into the shoes of fugitive slaves who defied the odds, as our tour unveils the very sites where their brave stories unfolded. Join us in unraveling the intricate tapestry of their journeys, delving into the operation of the Underground Railroad in Alexandria. Experience history come alive, where the past whispers secrets of courage and triumph, all against the backdrop of a city that holds the echoes of freedom's unyielding spirit.
Hear about the details of William Still, the abolitionist whose writings inform what we know about the Underground Railroad
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At a similar cobblestone street/alley, we will discuss what Alexandria looked like in the 1850’s, when the Underground Railroad was most active in Alexandria
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alexandria’s Market Square was the center of early Alexandria, and host the nation’s longest continuously running farmers’ market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Across the street from this site, we will discuss one of the stories of Underground Railroad runaways
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
At a house in the 500 block of Cameron Street, will discuss the story of the two enslaved men who ran away from the house and discovered freedom in the Northern states
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
On King Street, we will discuss the life and escape of an enslaved man whose owner managed a business on King Street.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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