Why choose this tour ?
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
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What makes New Budget Friendly Shared 4 hour African American Heritage Tour a unique experience ?
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.
Wampanoag tripe
Grace Church there will be time for pictures 15min drive from 0ak bluffs
Part of the Underground railroad 30 minute drive from vineyard haven
Stop for pictures if time allows
Nancy Michael, Naacp there will be time to take pictures 45 minute drive from chilmark
Tour Description & 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
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- English Speaking Guide
- a wonderful history and opportunity for picture taking
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Marthas Vineyard Tours and Transport.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.