We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience
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We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience

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Date of use
2026-07-25
2026-07-26
2026-07-27
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We Shall Overcome: A Williamsburg Black History Experience|13:00 (13:00)
FromUS$252.00
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Adult
13–100 years old
1
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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 minutes
Brickhouse Tavern Williamsburg
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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 minutes
George Wythe House Details
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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 minutes
Governor's Palace Details
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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 minutes
Peyton Randolph House Details
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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 minutes
Raleigh Tavern Details
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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 minutes
Mary Stith House Details
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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 minutes
Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse Details
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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 minutes
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