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Williamsburg Slavery History Tour: Comprehensive Insight
4.6
22 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
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
(22 Ratings)
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Lachelle_n
Jun 29, 2025
We had a great time. The... - We had a great time. The tour was awesome and the guide he was so sweet and knowledgeable. It was hot but I still enjoyed the tour.
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Kelly_l
May 27, 2025
Nice entry level... - Nice entry level experience to educate/incorporate how slavery played an essential role in the development of the America
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Curiosity53066434528
May 25, 2025
Incredibly informative tour - Incredibly informative. Lonnie, the guide, was very knowledgeable, and great at establishing historical context. Highly recommend!
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Eleanor_h
May 19, 2025
This is a wonderful,... - This is a wonderful, really detailed and thought-provoking tour. Lonnie is an excellent guide who truly knows his stuff and takes time to really paint a picture of what life would have been liked for enslaved people in Williamsburg. Well worth taking an hour of your time to go along and learn about these incredible people and their history.
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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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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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