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Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
(12) Reviews
Alexandria
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
132 N Royal St
Please meet your guide in Tavern Square, which is next to 132 North Royal Street.
Return
Walking Tour of Still's Underground Railroad in Alexandria
(12) Reviews
Alexandria
About
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Meeting Points
Departure
132 N Royal St
Please meet your guide in Tavern Square, which is next to 132 North Royal Street.
Return
Itinerary
1
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
Hear about the details of William Still, the abolitionist whose writings inform what we know about the Underground Railroad
15 minutes
2
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
15 minutes
3
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
15 minutes
4
Alexandria's Christ Church
Across the street from this site, we will discuss one of the stories of Underground Railroad runaways
15 minutes
5
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
15 minutes
6
Old Town
On King Street, we will discuss the life and escape of an enslaved man whose owner managed a business on King Street.
