James River Day & Slave Trail Walk June 27th

Jonah over at Near West End News presents some compelling arguments for attending the Slave Trail Walk which is part of James River Day. Below are the events that will be going on:

• 9 a.m. – Man & Nature Tour of Belle Isle (Meet at Tredegar Parking Lot.)
• 10 a.m. – River Exploration for Kids (Requires advance registration. Call 646-8911.)
• 2 p.m. – River Exploration for Adults (Meet at Reedy Creek entrance.)
• 8:30 p.m. – Night Walk on the Slave Trail (Meet at Ancarrow’s Landing.)

For more information, call 646-8911.

A very brief summary of the Slave Trail from Richmond City website.

Take a Walk along the Slave Trail. The trail starts at Ancarrow’s Landing. Walk the trail many imported slaves took upon their arrival and entry into Virginia at Manchester Docks to Richmond. The same route also took some slaves sold from Lumpkin’s Jail and other establishments in downtown Richmond during the antebellum years to the docks to be exported. The walk is 1.3 miles in length. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Group tours can be arranged by calling 804-646-8911.