Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Kimball Theatre Merchant Square, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Meet your tour guide in front of the Kimball Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.Learn the history of this church that was attended by several slave owners. Several slaves are buried in the church's graveyard. Bonus Tour Inside Church: Only available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Subject to availability 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Brickhouse Tavern Williamsburg (Free entry) This historic building, now a tavern, once held the first African American lawyers office. Discover the history of its barrier-breaking owner. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: George Wythe House (Free entry) The man this home is named after, George Wythe, owned slaves. Despite this, his slaves were loyal to him, and discovered a plot to assassinate him. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Governor's Palace (Free entry) During the American Revolution, there was debate over the role of African Americans. A British official in Virginia, Lord Dunmore, issued a proclamation that, if slaves would fight for the British, they would be freed. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Peyton Randolph House (Free entry) Some colonists weren't sympathetic to the plight of slaves at all. The lady of the house here is a prime example of this. Discover the truth of the ownership of slaves here. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Raleigh Tavern (Free entry) After Lord Dunmore issued the proclamation promising freedom in return for siding with the British, the colonists met to consider their response. Uncover the truth of the First Virginia Convention. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mary Stith House (Free entry) The daughter of the president of the College of William & Mary, Mary Stith was "ahead of her time". She lived to see America's independence established, and left most of her property to her freed black servants. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse (Free entry) This courthouse is where slaveowners filed the bill of sale for the slaves they purchased. Discover the process of recovering fugitive slaves. *We only stay outside the attraction 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Kimball TheatreEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Merchant Square, 428 W. Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Meet your tour guide in front of the Kimball Theatre. Your guide will be wearing a white Junket t-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.