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Freedom's Fight in Alexandria

4.9 (157 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min Alexandria area

Our guide tell the story of runaway slaves escaping Alexandria
Market Square
Downtown Old Town
Gathering a group for the start of a tour
Freedom's Fight in Alexandria, photo 5

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About this activity

Manumission Tour Company curates guided cultural heritage tours designed to highlight Alexandria’s extensive African American History. Founded by a fourth generation Alexandrian, this company offers weekend guided walking tours.

Itinerary

  1. Gadsby's Tavern Museum · 10 min

    Discuss the lives and duties of the enslaved that worked at Gadsby's Tavern

  2. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum · 5 min

    Discuss the abolitionist work of Edward Stabler

  3. Alexandria City Hall & Market Square · 5 min

    Discuss the history of slavery on the Market Square site

What's included

  • English-speaking guide

Not included

  • Entry into Historic Alexandria Museums

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We meet in front of the Barrett Library

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.9/5

157 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Alexandria (Viator lists this tour under Alexandria; it has no meeting-point coordinates).