Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour! “Shadows of the Past: Tracing Slavery’s Legacy in Williamsburg” invites you to delve into the history of slavery in colonial America, beginning in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg. This tour provides insights into how slavery shaped the community and the lives of those who lived during that era. After exploring Colonial Williamsburg, the journey continues to the Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, reflecting the legal aspects of slavery. Next, visit the Capitol Building, where significant legislative decisions about slavery were made. Conclude the tour at the James Geddy House, offering a perspective on the daily lives of both free and enslaved people of the time.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional local tour guide
Colonial Williamsburg
Start your tour in this historic area, where the complexities of slavery in colonial society are evident in the restored buildings and interpreted history.
Understand how laws and trials regarding slavery were conducted in this 18th-century judicial setting.
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Judy D,
Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
Sylvia was very knowledgeable and fun. We had a great time. We learned quite a bit about what the slaves went through and endured.
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