We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience

Description

Highlights

• Weather Dependent - Low
• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
• Private and Luxury
• Historical Tours
• Walking Tours
• Short term availability
• Cultural Tours
• Excellent Quality

What makes this experience special

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Learn the history of this church that was attended by several slave owners. Several slaves are buried in the church's graveyard. Bonus Tour Inside Church: Only available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Subject to availability

   Admission included
2. 2

   This historic building, now a tavern, once held the first African American lawyers office. Discover the history of its barrier-breaking owner. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
3. 3

   The man this home is named after, George Wythe, owned slaves. Despite this, his slaves were loyal to him, and discovered a plot to assassinate him. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
4. 4

   During the American Revolution, there was debate over the role of African Americans. A British official in Virginia, Lord Dunmore, issued a proclamation that, if slaves would fight for the British, they would be freed. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
5. 5

   Some colonists weren't sympathetic to the plight of slaves at all. The lady of the house here is a prime example of this. Discover the truth of the ownership of slaves here. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
6. 6

   After Lord Dunmore issued the proclamation promising freedom in return for siding with the British, the colonists met to consider their response. Uncover the truth of the First Virginia Convention. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
7. 7

   The daughter of the president of the College of William & Mary, Mary Stith was "ahead of her time". She lived to see America's independence established, and left most of her property to her freed black servants. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included
8. 8

   This courthouse is where slaveowners filed the bill of sale for the slaves they purchased. Discover the process of recovering fugitive slaves. *We only stay outside the attraction

   Admission included

Meeting point

Useful information

Cancellation policy

• More than 1 day before100% refund
• Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

• Bambino0-12 anni
• Adulto13-100 anni
  €26

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• We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience