Shadows of the Past Private Tour: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy

Overview

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! “Shadows of the Past: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg” invites you to delve into the history of slavery in colonial America, beginning in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. This tour provides insights into how slavery shaped the community and the lives of those who lived during that era. After exploring Colonial Williamsburg, the journey continues to the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, reflecting the legal aspects of slavery. Next, visit the Capitol Building, where significant legislative decisions about slavery were made. Conclude the tour at the James Geddy House, offering a perspective on the daily lives of both free and enslaved people of the time.

Itinerary

1. Colonial Williamsburg

   Start your tour in this historic area, where the complexities of slavery in colonial society are evident in the restored buildings and interpreted history.

   · 30 min

2. Understand how laws and trials regarding slavery were conducted in this 18th-century judicial setting.

   · 30 min

3. Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

   Visit the site of significant legislative action on slavery, revealing the political mechanisms of the era.

   · 30 min

4. Learn about the Geddy family and their enslaved workers, offering a view into the diverse experiences of colonial Williamsburg's inhabitants.

   · 30 min

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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