New Budget Friendly Shared 4 hour African American Heritage Tour
Overview
Experience the rich African American history of Martha’s Vineyard. Your experienced tour guide will talk about the graveyard and the formation of the NAACP on MV, as well as the connection between the Vineyard’s Grace Church and the one in Mississippi. At North Road, you will hear about Rebecca Amos, her daughter Nancy, and great grandson William Martin. In Menemsha, you’ll hear about the Wampanoag’s helping slaves escape. And in Edgartown you will hear more about Nancy and William Martin, and the Chappaquiddick Plantation. And finally, the Overton House, and its connection to the Civil Rights movement.
Your African American Heritage tour includes driving by and/or stopping:
• Cottager’s Corner
• the Tivoli (which used to be Aunt Georgia’s)
• Bradley Square Memorial Church
• Bunny Cottage,
• Dorothy West house
• Coleman Corners
• Shearer Cottage.
It takes almost 2.5 hrs to drive the island. You will be stopping at several sites for pictures and to experience the rich history
What's Included
- A wonderful history and opportunity for picture taking
- English Speaking Guide
- Lunch There is no food allowed in the Vans
- Tip/Gratuity
Meeting Location
Oak Bluffs
MA 02557, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Oak Bluffs (pass by)
Vineyard Haven (pass by)
Menemsha
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edgartown (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for Children under 12
- Total tour duration includes travel time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-33175P9
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