Enslavement Walking Tours

Enslavement Walking Tours will be offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 7th, 2021. Learn about the history of slavery at Shirley Plantation and the lives of the enslaved who lived and worked here. From the earliest records of Africans in Virginia, their indentured predecessors, to the many facets of and labor roles they played, where and how they lived, and what happened to them. 

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Cost:

All Ages: Free with Guided House Tour Admission or Self-Guided Grounds Admission. Booking online in advance is recommended.

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This is an outside walking tour on the grounds of Shirley. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Weather-appropriate clothing and shoes and water bottles are recommended. Tour is offered at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM on select dates. Tours will be canceled in case of inclement weather or a heat advisory.

Please click here to book your visit.