Learn about the history of slavery Williamsburg on this guided walking tour. Hear about what is and is not slavery, debunk myths associated with it, and explore its impacts on modern society.

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Our tour starts at the Windmill at the corner of Francis St and Bucktrout Ln where we discuss the differences between domestic and plantation slavery. The rise of tobacco as the cash crop and the labor involved.

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.

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

From the Geddy house, we explore the attitudes of the citizens of Virginia toward slavery.
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Highlights
Discover the forgotten Founding Father and his impact on our nation.
See the courthouse steps where the Declaration of Independence was read aloud
Find out about the first emancipator in the city where he lived.

Includes
A discussion of the history of slavery from the 17th to the 19th centuries in a 1-hour walking tour.
Parking
Transportation to/from the area
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