History of Slavery Tour in Williamsburg
Overview
Inclusions
- Throughout the tour we will explore slavery and it's impact on our current society.
What to expect
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Stop At: Colonial Williamsburg, 101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185-4565
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building, W Duke of Gloucester St, Cool, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, 101 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
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).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: James Geddy House, 117 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
From the Geddy house, we will explore the attitudes of the citizens of Virginia toward slavery.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Lonnie is an excellent tour guide who had us reflecting on the implications of slavery and its lasting effects on society. I totally recommend this tour to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in our history.
Lonnie is an excellent tour guide who had us reflecting on the implications of slavery and its lasting effects on society. I totally recommend this tour to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this dark chapter in our history.We enjoyed lonnie. He was knowledgeable He asked if we had questions. He was honest and interesting.
We enjoyed lonnie. He was knowledgeable He asked if we had questions. He was honest and interesting.Great Tour I took the tour with my 2 grandsons, and while the temperature was unforgiving we totally absorbed with our guide (Lonnie). Lonnie was extremely detailed and answered all of our questions. As expected it was very informative 👍🏽. I would highly recommend it. Next year I will take it again.
Great Tour I took the tour with my 2 grandsons, and while the temperature was unforgiving we totally absorbed with our guide (Lonnie). Lonnie was extremely detailed and answered all of our questions. As expected it was very informative 👍🏽. I would highly recommend it. Next year I will take it again.Our guide, Wally, was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about this subject throughout different time periods. He presented the subject in a clear and understandable manner. We were encouraged to ask questions. We learned much about slavery. It was an enlightening, enjoyable experience.
Our guide, Wally, was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable about this subject throughout different time periods. He presented the subject in a clear and understandable manner. We were encouraged to ask questions. We learned much about slavery. It was an enlightening, enjoyable experience.