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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

City: Martha's Vineyard
Wed 07 May
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Starting at $130.00
Wed 07 May
Starting at $130.00
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What's Included
English Speaking Guide
a wonderful history and opportunity for picture taking
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
What To Expect
1
Oak Bluffs
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.
2
Aquinnah Cliffs
Wampanoag tripe
3
Vineyard Haven
Grace Church there will be time for pictures 15min drive from 0ak bluffs
4
Menemsha
Part of the Underground railroad 30 minute drive from vineyard haven
5
Chilmark
Stop for pictures if time allows
6
Edgartown
Nancy Michael, Naacp there will be time to take pictures 45 minute drive from chilmark
Show 3 more stops
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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