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    Kept in Bondage: History of Slavery Walking Tour

    Explore slavery's history in Williamsburg, challenge myths, and see its impact on today

    From$24/ person

    Duration

    1 Hour

    Includes

    Walking tour, History discussion

    Highlights

    Explore the history of slavery in Williamsburg on a one-hour walking tour. Learn what slavery was, challenge myths, and consider its impact today.

    • Hear a focused presentation on slavery in Williamsburg
    • Learn what is and is not slavery
    • Debunk long-held myths about slavery
    • Explore how slavery shaped modern society
    • Walk for about one hour in Williamsburg
    • Attend with children at parent's discretion

    Things to know

    Adult themes are discussed; parental discretion advised. Advance Colonial Williamsburg tickets are required to enter historic buildings, not for this tour.

    Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    Meeting location

    The meeting location has changed to 400 Francis Street E, Williamsburg Va 23185 (in front of the windmill).

    Experience provided by Lonnie Sandifer Tours
    Experience provided by Lonnie Sandifer Tours

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    $24.91

    Children under 6 are free.

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    5.0 stars• 21 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    21 reviews•Google Maps

    Lonnie brings over a decade of experience from his time working at Colonial Williamsburg, and that expertise absolutely shines through in his tours. Visitors consistently praise his storytelling ability and how he makes history engaging without being dry or overly formal. He offers several different tour options, including ghost tours, Patriots walking tours, and specialized topics like the history of slavery, all of which receive glowing feedback for being both entertaining and educational. What really stands out is Lonnie's personable, laid-back approach. He welcomes questions, adapts well to different group sizes (even intimate tours with just a couple of people), and keeps things moving at a comfortable pace. Families appreciate that he captures kids' attention alongside adults, and multiple reviewers mention his considerate nature, like finding shade on hot days. The small group settings and one-hour format work well as an introduction to Williamsburg, though a few guests wished the tours ran a bit longer. His deep knowledge of the area, combined with his friendly and passionate delivery, makes this an excellent choice for first-time visitors and returning travelers alike.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    My wife and I took the tour with Lonnie yesterday. Before hooking up we happened to speak with another two tour guides who informed us that Lonnie used to work for that same company for several years. Well his experience was evident! The one hour tour was extremely informative without being “stuffy”. We received exactly what we were hoping for. An introduction to the history of Williamsburg. Thanks Lonnie !!

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    Daniel Rafuse

    December 18, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My wife and I took the tour with Lonnie yesterday. Before hooking up we happened to speak with another two tour guides who informed us that Lonnie used to work for that same company for several years. Well his experience was evident! The one hour tour was extremely informative without being “stuffy”. We received exactly what we were hoping for. An introduction to the history of Williamsburg. Thanks Lonnie !!

    Photo of Daniel Rafuse

    Daniel Rafuse

    December 18, 2025

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