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

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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Professional local tour guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Colonial Williamsburg

We will meet by Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Centre.

End point
James Geddy House

We will end our tour at James Geddy House

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 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 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    James Geddy House

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

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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