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African American Heritage Tour
Trace the journey of notable Marylanders and explore their impact both nationally and internationally with the African American Heritage Tour. This two hour walking tour is in partnership with the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation. It was named a “Heritage Award Winner” by the Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area.
The tour starts at Market House Park across from Annapolis City Dock, where slave ships entered 300 years ago. The Alex Haley statue that marks the significance of the author of “Roots” and the journey of his ancestor Kunta Kinte is featured. Symbolically, the stroll then continues uphill through local history to the State House and the statue of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice. Learn about famous Marylanders such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass.
Your period-attired guide will highlight the importance of the Underground Railroad in the Chesapeake Bay region. During colonial times, the labor of both enslaved and free African Americans was the cornerstone upon which the tobacco economy was built. In the 19th century, Maryland was home to more free African Americans than any other state. Presently, Maryland continues to grow because of the important contributions made by her African American residents. The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation receives 20% of the proceeds.
Buy your tickets for the African American Heritage Tour here. Adults are $24 and kids are $10.
Photo ID is required for all guests ages 18 and older. This must be a physical U.S. government issued photo ID or original passport, no scans or pictures.
