St. Croix African Heritage Walking Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

St. Croix holds one of the most powerful and untold freedom stories in the entire Caribbean — and almost no one knows it. On July 3, 1848, a formerly enslaved man named Moses "Buddhoe" Gottlieb led 8,000 enslaved people in a nonviolent march to Fort Frederik and demanded their freedom. The Danish governor surrendered. Every single person was freed that day — the only successful nonviolent slave revolt leading to immediate emancipation in Caribbean history. His co-conspirator was a man named Admiral Martin King. Over 100 years later, a preacher named Martin Luther King Jr. would use the same strategy to change America. Same name. Same strategy. Different century. This 2.5-hour walking tour brings that story to life through 5 historic stops in Frederiksted, guided by a passionate local storyteller. You will never look at St. Croix the same way again.

What's Included

Expert Local tour Guide
Expert Local Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Frederiksted Pier, St. Croix

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Hanging With The Locals St.Croix

    Walk the streets of the 1878 Fireburn, led by Queen Mary, Queen Agnes, and Queen Mathilda — three women who burned the plantations to demand freedom.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Maroon & Freedom Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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