Williamsburg: 'We Shall Overcome' Black History Walking Tour

America is only beginning to rediscover our black founding fathers and mothers. It’s time their stories are told.

Meet your knowledgeable guide at Kimball Theatre, where you’ll delve into the beginnings of the slave trade in Virginia. From there, you’ll wind through 10 historic locations, uncovering stories of black oppression, bravery, triumph, heartbreak, and determination at each one.

Learn the story of Ona “Oney” Judge Staines, a mixed-race slave who ran away from George and Martha Washington to start a new life as a free woman in New Hampshire; Imagine hearing a sermon delivered by Gowan Pamphlet, one of the early pastors of the Williamsburg Baptist Church; And uncover the sneaky ways those in power kept slaves from communicating and revolting.

No matter your race, gender, or nationality, this tour is for you.

*Bonus Tour Inside Church: Only available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Subject to availability.