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William Still, abolitionist
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria

Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railway in Alexandria

By Manumission Tour Company
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$24 per adult
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  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Embark on an enthralling 90-minute guided stroll along the vibrant city centre King Street corridor, breathing life into the pages of “The Underground Railway” by abolitionist pioneer William Still. Step into the shoes of fugitive slaves who defied the odds, as our tour unveils the very sites where their brave stories unfolded. Join us in unraveling the intricate tapestry of their journeys, delving into the operation of the Underground Railway in Alexandria. Experience history come alive, where the past whispers secrets of courage and triumph, all against the backdrop of a city that holds the echoes of freedom's unyielding spirit.

Activity location

  • Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
    • 301 King St
    • 22314-3211, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 132 N Royal St
    • 132 North Royal Street
    • 22314, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railway in Alexandria
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30 pm
Price details
AU$24.00 x 1 AdultAU$24.00
Total
Price is AU$24.00
Until Sat, 28 Dec

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
  • 15m
Hear about the details of William Still, the abolitionist whose writings inform what we know about the Underground Railway
Captain's Row
  • 15m
At a similar cobblestone street/alley, we will discuss what Alexandria looked like in the 1850's, when the Underground Railway was most active in Alexandria
Alexandria Farmers Market (Old Town Farmer's Market)
  • 15m
Alexandria's Market Square was the centre of early Alexandria, and host the nation's longest continuously running farmers' market
Alexandria's Christ Church
  • 15m
Across the street from this site, we will discuss one of the stories of Underground Railway runaways
Alexandria
  • 15m
At a house in the 500 block of Cameron Street, will discuss the storey of the two enslaved men who ran away from the house and discovered freedom in the Northern states
Old Town
  • 15m
On King Street, we will discuss the life and escape of an enslaved man whose owner managed a business on King Street.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAlexandria City Hall & Market Square
    • 301 King St
    • 22314-3211, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE132 N Royal St
    • 132 North Royal Street
    • 22314, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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