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Williamsburg Slavery History Tour: Comprehensive Insight
4.6
18 Ratings
Williamsburg
This is the only tour in Williamsburg that comprehensively presents the history of slavery. We cover the true nature and misconceptions about slavery that have been perpetuated for several generations. We are also unique in our coverage of how it affects contemporary society.
This is the only tour in Williamsburg that comprehensively presents the history of slavery. We cover the true nature and misconceptions about slavery that have been perpetuated for several generations. We are also unique in our coverage of how it affects contemporary society.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colonial Williamsburg - 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.
- Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - In front of the Colonial Capitol building and talk about the origins of…
- Colonial Williamsburg - 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.
- Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building - 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.
- Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse - 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).
- James Geddy House - From the Geddy house, we will explore the attitudes of the citizens of Virginia toward slavery.
What's Included
- Exploration of slavery and its impact on modern society
- Exploration of slavery and its impact on modern society
What's Not Included
- Colonial Williamsburg admission (Randolph house, courthouse)$49.99 (not required we do not enter).
- Colonial Williamsburg admission (Randolph house, courthouse)$49.99 (not required we do not enter).
Location
420 Francis St E
Francis Street East
The tour meets in front of the Windmill at the intersection Francis St and Bucktrout Ln.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(18 Ratings)
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Lindsey_o
Apr 26, 2025
Our tour guide was... - Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly! He was amazing!
Thanks for a great tour! Would highly recommend
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C6822cpalices
Apr 8, 2025
Engaging, educational and necessary - This was an excellent tour, with a tremendous amount of useful and necessary information covered in a single hour. I attended with my 9-yo son who was engaged the entire time. Lonnie is clearly passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Williamsburg generally and slavery in the colonies specifically. He was very engaging and patient with questions. Some of the material is not easy to hear, but all the more important for us to learn. I honestly feel like any trip to Williamsburg without this tour would be incomplete.
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Amy
Dec 3, 2024
Thought-provoking tour you don’t want to miss! - Lonnie was an incredible tour guide! He discussed important topics about slavery and systemic oppression in a thoughtful and professional manner. My 11-year-old peppered Lonnie with questions and he patiently answered every one! My entire family learned so much from Lonnie’s tour (and that’s saying a lot since I grew up near Williamsburg). I would absolutely book with Lonnie in the future and have already recommended the tout tour to several family members and friends.
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Paul_b
Jun 14, 2024
Williamsburg Slavery Tour - Lonnie was a great tour guide. He provided insightful information, and it was obvious he had done some research on the history of Williamsburg. The most interesting facts were around the early emancipators and the risks they took in freeing their slaves in early America.
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605glennj
May 21, 2024
Don’t miss a tour with Lonnie! - The slavery tour was very interesting. However, much of the slavery tour was covered in the Patriot’s tour. No need to do both. Either one. By itself is well worth the time and $$.
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Kathy
May 2, 2024
Very interesting insights - Definitely worth your while, Lonnie did a very nice job with a sensitive topic. Lots of insight and interesting tidbits. Would definitely recommend it.
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1979grad
May 2, 2024
The Whole Story of Colonial Williamsburg - This walking tour is conducted by a well informed guide who was dedicated to tell the whole story about the enslavement of Africans and the practice that continue to this day.
The pace allowed rest in the shade, water stops etc.
Worth the price and the time .
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Anna_b
May 1, 2024
A different perspective - So interesting - a small group so we could have a great conversation with Lonnie throughout the tour. Plenty of little known information and a different perspective. Thdnk you
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338sharlaf
Apr 20, 2025
Recommend highly. - Our guide was excellent. I anticipated he would share a little bit more information about the treatment of the slaves, but the things he did share with us were very informative.
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Tyrone_m
May 7, 2024
We didn't do the tour - I cannot rate this tour. When we went to the address where our GPS led us to there was no address. We didn't know where to go from that point. Suggestion: Please put signs out to let tourists know where to meet and park. Thank u. We did reschedule.
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