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Duke Street Black History Tour

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Digital
90 minutes
English

Join us on a riveting adventure along the Duke Street corridor, where history comes alive. Uncover the harrowing tales of early Alexandria's slave trade, visiting historic sites such as the former Franklin & Armfield location and the haunting Bruin Slave Jail, where the Edmonson sisters once endured.

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Duke Street Black History Tour

From$15Per Person

What's included in Duke Street Black History Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Freedom House Museum

Our tour starts off at the Freedom House Museum, where will discuss the legacy of slave trading in Alexandria and thousands of Black men, women and children affected.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Discuss the history of the Shiloh Baptist Church

Alexandria National Cemetery

Discuss the United States Colored Troops

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • No museum admission fees are included
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • In front of the Freedom House Museum at 1315 Duke Street

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Manumission Tour Company