New Budget Friendly Shared 4 hour African American Heritage Tour

New To The Site! Martha's Vineyard, USA

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4 hours (Approx.)
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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

  • English Speaking Guide
  • A wonderful history and opportunity for picture taking
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • There is no food allowed in the Vans

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA

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We meet at a Memorial Soldier Stature diagonally across the street from 1 Seaview Ave (steamship authority ticket office) in Oak Bluffs

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Oak Bluffs (Pass By)

pass by and/or stopping: 25minutes• 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.
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Aquinnah Cliffs

Wampanoag tripe
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vineyard Haven (Pass By)

Grace Church there will be time for pictures 15min drive from 0ak bluffs
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Menemsha

Part of the Underground railroad 30 minute drive from vineyard haven
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chilmark

Stop for pictures if time allows
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edgartown (Pass By)

Nancy Michael, Naacp there will be time to take pictures 45 minute drive from chilmark
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Additional Info

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-33175P9

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