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Sharing the Trail: African American History Tour in Edgartown

  • Old Whaling Church 89 Main Street Edgartown, MA 02539 (map)

Celebrate the season with the African American Heritage Trail by exploring its amazing sites in Edgartown. Join them for a walk honoring Edgartown’s legacy as a historic community.
Meet at the Whaling Church at 3 p.m.
Don’t miss this historical walking tour, with stops at sites like the Courthouse, Federated Church, Edgartown Harbor and more. Learn where Frederick Douglass made his impassioned appeals for justice, hear the honored history of Judge Herbert E. Tucker, discover Nancy Michael’s blessing (or curses!) for whaling sailors, and envision Esther’s story from atop beautiful Memorial Wharf. Book your tour today: https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/tours/