Freedom's Fight Walking Tour in Alexandria Virginia
by Manumission Tour Company
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This 90-minute walking tour in Alexandria, Virginia, focuses on the history of freedom and the fight against slavery in the city. The tour begins at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, where the guide explains the lives and duties of the enslaved people who worked at the tavern. The group then walks to the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum to learn about Edward Stabler and his abolitionist efforts. The tour concludes at Alexandria City Hall and Market Square, where the history of slavery connected to the Market Square site is discussed. An English-speaking guide leads the entire tour. Entry fees to the Historic Alexandria Museums are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Visitors learn about the lives and duties of enslaved people who worked at Gadsby's Tavern during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
The guide discusses the abolitionist activities of Edward Stabler during a 5-minute stop at this museum.
5 min
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
A 5-minute stop at Market Square focuses on the history of slavery associated with this site.
5 min
Meeting point
We meet in front of the Barrett Library
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Freedom's Fight Walking Tour in Alexandria Virginia
by Manumission Tour Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$33.56Overview
This 90-minute walking tour in Alexandria, Virginia, focuses on the history of freedom and the fight against slavery in the city. The tour begins at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, where the guide explains the lives and duties of the enslaved people who worked at the tavern. The group then walks to the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum to learn about Edward Stabler and his abolitionist efforts. The tour concludes at Alexandria City Hall and Market Square, where the history of slavery connected to the Market Square site is discussed. An English-speaking guide leads the entire tour. Entry fees to the Historic Alexandria Museums are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Visitors learn about the lives and duties of enslaved people who worked at Gadsby's Tavern during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
The guide discusses the abolitionist activities of Edward Stabler during a 5-minute stop at this museum.
5 min
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
A 5-minute stop at Market Square focuses on the history of slavery associated with this site.
5 min
Meeting point
We meet in front of the Barrett Library
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.