New Budget Friendly Shared 4 hour African American Heritage Tour Discount Tickets

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

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

English Speaking Guide

a wonderful history and opportunity for picture taking

Exclusion

Lunch

Tip/Gratuity

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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