Stagville and the Roots of Durham Tours

5828 Old Oxford Highway,Durham NC 27712

01 October, 2022

Description

A special guided tour exploring how slavery at Stagville connects with the community history of Durham. Discover the connections between the early history of Durham and one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. This outdoor guided tour will highlight the post-Emancipation history of Stagville. Hear stories of freed families who moved to Durham, how the Cameron family's wealth influenced North Carolina, and how sharecropping shaped the lives of African American families at Stagville. This tour will last approximately 75 minutes, including both walking and driving in your own vehicle. Visitors will be standing and walking on gravel, grass, and uneven ground. This tour will take place rain or shine! If the event is canceled due to adverse weather, our staff will contact all participants.