Williamsburg Slavery History and Impact Tour

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.

Meeting Point

420 Francis St E

420 Francis St E, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

The tour meets in front of the Windmill at the intersection Francis St and Bucktrout Ln.

What's included:

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

Not included:

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

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

Colonial Williamsburg

101 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, 23185-4565, Virginia

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

Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

W Duke of Gloucester St,, Cool, Williamsburg, 23185, Virginia

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

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).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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.

15 minutes