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Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria

132 N Royal St Alexandria, 22314 22314
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Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
Detail Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Detail Duration: 1.5 hours
Detail It lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Detail Appropriate for All Ages
Detail Both Cameras and Video Cameras are Permitted
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria Schedule Schedule
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
Upcoming Schedule:
Jul
28
Sun
12:30 PM
 Aug
4
Sun
12:30 PM
 Aug
11
Sun
12:30 PM
 Aug
18
Sun
12:30 PM
 Aug
25
Sun
12:30 PM
 Sep
1
Sun
12:30 PM
 Sep
8
Sun
12:30 PM
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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.
Itinerary
  1. Stops at: Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
    Hear about the details of William Still, the abolitionist whose writings inform what we know about the Underground Railroad
    Duration: 15 minutes
  2. Stops at: Captain's Row
    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
  3. Stops at: Alexandria Farmers Market (Old Town Farmer's Market)
    Alexandria's Market Square was the center of early Alexandria, and host the nation's longest continuously running farmers' market
    Duration: 15 minutes
  4. Stops at: Alexandria's Christ Church
    Across the street from this site, we will discuss one of the stories of Underground Railroad runaways
    Duration: 15 minutes
  5. Stops at: Alexandria
    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
  6. Stops at: Old Town
    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

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Includes:

  • All Fees and Taxes


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

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