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Black History Walking Tour: Uncover Portland
5.0
102 Ratings
Portland
Explore the vibrant history and stories of Black Portlanders on a guided walking tour, immersing yourself in the city’s Old Port, waterfront, and East End neighborhood
No refunds for canceled bookings
Highlights
- Witness the legacy of Black stevedores and explore the working waterfront, a testament to their contributions
- Immerse yourself in Portland’s 19th-century Black community on the East End, where history unfolds
- Walk the same cobblestones once trod by national leaders like Frederick Douglass and their local collaborators
- Uncover historic landmarks where Black Portlanders organized for political empowerment and self-determination, shaping the city’s future
- Pass by storefronts once operated by Black barbers, where abolitionists exchanged vital information with Underground Railroad conductors
- Enjoy an intimate small-group tour with a maximum of 15 guests
What's Included
- Professional storyteller-historian as a guide
- 2 hours of riveting narration
- Donation toward restoring the Abyssinian Meeting House, America’s third-oldest standing Black church
Additional Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress in layers and weather-appropriate clothing
- Bring an umbrella if there is a chance of rain; we rarely cancel
- Tour route is approximately 1.5 miles
- Tour ends 0.5 miles from starting location
- Pets are not allowed; medically-required service animals are welcome
- Route is wheelchair accessible
Location
425 Congress St
Congress Street
Meet Dugan on the stone steps of the First Parish Church. He'll be holding a sign that says "Portland by the Foot."
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel or rebook your reservation emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 207-200-5885. If you give us more than 24 hours notice, we can offer a full refund or move your reservation to a different date. If you give us less than 24 hours notice, we cannot provide a refund or rebooking credit. In case we need to cancel on account of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we certainly will provide a full refund or help you pick a new date.
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Sarah
Jul 19, 2024
This tour was AMAZING and I highly recommend it. I was blown away by all of the information Dugan was able to find. I had never heard of many of the people Dugan mentioned on this tour even though they greatly impacted Maine and other parts of the world. He even taught me about the connection between Maine Black notables and my hometown of Charleston. The tour teaches you so much about Black History and US History. You can tell that Dugan is passionate about this work as you can't just find this stuff on Google.
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