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By Old Dominion Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €18 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Explore the history of Richmond's black artists, business leaders, politicians, and innovators on this tour of the Jackson Ward area. Known for its charming Victorian architecture and powerful historical legacy, the Jackson Ward was long known as the “Harlem of the South” for its innovative and impactful black population. On this historic walking tour, we explore the stories of Richmond's Jackson Ward, its rise, challenges, successes, and crucial figures. Learn about black-owned banks, insurance companies, theatres, and much more.

Activity location

  • Jackson Ward
    • Second Street
    • 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mama J's Kitchen
    • 415 North 1st Street
    • 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Richmond African American History Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€18.48 x 1 Adult€18.48
Total
Price is €18.48
Until Fri, 9 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour of the Jackson Ward
  • Exclusions
    Guests should bring their own bottled water

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Jackson Ward

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Guests will travel through the Jackson Ward of Richmond - The Harlem of the South, a area known for its production of historically significant African American businesses, professionals, and entrepreneurs.

Location

Activity location

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    Jackson Ward
    • Second Street
    • 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mama J's Kitchen
    • 415 North 1st Street
    • 23219, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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