Explore Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Elmina Slave Dungeons. Walk the path of ancestors, witness history, and honor repatriated remains.
Explore Assin Manso Slave River and Cape Coast Elmina Slave Dungeons. Walk the path of ancestors, witness history, and honor repatriated remains.
- Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park - This park was one of the largest slave markets where individuals were gathered for sale during the notorious transatlantic slave trade. Visiting this site is particularly meaningful as it follows the path of many African American ancestors, serving as a precursor to the Cape Coast Slave Castle. At Assin…
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Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park - This park was one of the largest slave markets where individuals were gathered for sale during the notorious transatlantic slave trade. Visiting this site is particularly meaningful as it follows the path of many African American ancestors, serving as a precursor to the Cape Coast Slave Castle. At Assin Manso, slaves took their final bath before continuing their journey. The park also hosts the reinstatement site for Lady Crystal from Jamaica and Carson from New York, two members of the diaspora.
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Elmina Castle - Constructed by the Portuguese in 1482 in what is now Elmina, Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast), Elmina Castle was the first trading post established on the Gulf of Guinea. This site offers insights into the slave trade era and its profound effects on communities, nations, and humanity. Nearby, the charming fishing village of Elmina and its bustling market provide a glimpse into local life.
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Cape Coast Castle - This UNESCO World Heritage site, once a slave castle, commemorates a sorrowful chapter in Africa’s history. Visitors will gain an understanding of the slave trade era and its significant impact on culture, nations, and humanity.
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Cape Coast Walk - Enjoy a delicious seaside lunch featuring fresh Ghanaian cuisine. Engage with locals at Castle Beach for a truly immersive experience.
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
During the infamous transatlantic slave trade, Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park was one of the largest slave markets, where people were gathered to be sold into slavery. Since you will be traveling along the path that many African Americans’ ancestors took, it is especially worthwhile to visit as a prelude to seeing Cape Coast Slave Castle. Slaves…
During the infamous transatlantic slave trade, Assin Manso Ancestral Slave River Park was one of the largest slave markets, where people were gathered to be sold into slavery. Since you will be traveling along the path that many African Americans’ ancestors took, it is especially worthwhile to visit as a prelude to seeing Cape Coast Slave Castle. Slaves took their final bath at Assin Manso before continuing on their journey. Additionally, it is the site of the reburial of the repatriated remains of two diasporas, Carson from New York and Lady Crystal from Jamaica.
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