Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria

Manumission Tour Company
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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Sian_D
38 days ago
A very well thought out tour. Our guide (Josh?) was very personable, considerate and knowledgeable. It was a hot day but Josh took things at a steady pace, giving thought to shade and rest points. Josh grew up in Alexandria and was a teacher. He realized he didn't know much about local black African history. He took it upon himself to do some research and this tour resulted. He told very interesting stories about local enslaved people and their owners. We learned a lot in that short time and really enjoyed the whole thing.

Embark on an enthralling 90-minute guided stroll along the vibrant downtown King Street corridor, breathing life into the pages of "The Underground Railroad" 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 Railroad 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.

Departure Point

  • Please meet your guide in Tavern Square, which is next to 132 North Royal Street.

Return Details
  • Please meet your guide in Tavern Square, which is next to 132 North Royal Street.

Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
301 King St, Alexandria, Virginia
Hear about the details of William Still, the abolitionist whose writings inform what we know about the Underground Railroad
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Captain's Row
100 Prince St, Alexandria, Virginia
At a similar cobblestone street/alley, we will discuss what Alexandria looked like in the 1850's, when the Underground Railroad was most active in Alexandria
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alexandria Farmers Market (Old Town Farmer's Market)
301 King St, Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria's Market Square was the center of early Alexandria, and host the nation's longest continuously running farmers' market
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alexandria's Christ Church
118 N Washington St, , Alexandria, Virginia
Across the street from this site, we will discuss one of the stories of Underground Railroad runaways
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
At a house in the 500 block of Cameron Street, will discuss the story of the two enslaved men who ran away from the house and discovered freedom in the Northern states
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Town
, , Alexandria, Virginia
On King Street, we will discuss the life and escape of an enslaved man whose owner managed a business on King Street.
Duration: 15 minutes

Additional Information

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

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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