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Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg
Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg
Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg
Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg
Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg

Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg

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Price is AU$423 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

“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.

Activity location

  • Colonial Williamsburg
    • 101 Visitor Center Drive
    • 23185-4565, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Colonial Williamsburg
    • 101 Visitor Center Drive
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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Shadows of the Past Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$423.05 x 1 AdultAU$423.05

Total
Price is AU$423.05
Until Sun, 24 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local tour guide

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

Activity itinerary

Colonial Williamsburg
  • 30m
Start your tour in this historic area, where the complexities of slavery in colonial society are evident in the restored buildings and interpreted history.
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse
  • 30m
Understand how laws and trials regarding slavery were conducted in this 18th-century judicial setting.
Colonial Williamsburg Capitol Building
  • 30m
Visit the site of significant legislative action on slavery, revealing the political mechanisms of the era.
James Geddy House
  • 30m
Learn about the Geddy family and their enslaved workers, offering a view into the diverse experiences of colonial Williamsburg's inhabitants.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESColonial Williamsburg
    • 101 Visitor Center Drive
    • 23185-4565, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEColonial Williamsburg
    • 101 Visitor Center Drive
    • 23185, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

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