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Historical Tour of Northern Virginia

By Echoes of Freedom: Black Heritage Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $75 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Led by a retired FBI historian and surveillance expert, this small-group tour uncovers hidden Black heritage sites across Northern Virginia, blending powerful storytelling with real history. Guests explore authentic landmarks like Freedom Hill, Tinner Hill, and a historic courthouse, while hearing untold stories of resilience, community, and freedom. The experience ends with lunch at a landmark community center and catered lunch from a Black-owned restaurant, offering both reflection and connection. This tour is more than sightseeing, it’s a moving journey through America’s Black past that travelers won’t forget.

Activity location

  • Fairfax
    • Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Burlington
    • 11284 James Swart Circle
    • 22030, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Historical Tour of Northern Virginia
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$75.00 x 1 Adult$75.00
Total
Price is $75.00
Until Fri, Oct 24

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Fairfax
  • 20m
Jermantown Cemetery: Discover where freedom first took root in Fairfax. This solemn site honors Black families who established burial grounds in the face of segregation.
Fairfax County
  • 15m
Fairfax County Historic Courthouse: Stand where both justice and injustice were once dispensed. Learn about the freedom suits and the legacy of resilience within these walls.
Fairfax County
  • 20m
Freedom Hill Park: Experience a short nature walk and reflection at this site tied to early struggles for freedom in Northern Virginia.
Fairfax County (Pass by)
Henderson House: While remaining on board, hear about the Henderson House’s critical place in the fight for civil rights as you drive past this historic home.
Fairfax County
  • 30m
Tinner Hill Historic Park: Visit the birthplace of Northern Virginia’s civil rights movement. Stand where leaders once gathered to fight for justice and equality.
Fairfax County
  • 45m
James Lee Community Center (Lunch): Enjoy a catered lunch by Granddaddy’s Skillet (Ms. D) and reflect on the day’s journey together.

Location

Activity location

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    Fairfax
    • Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Burlington
    • 11284 James Swart Circle
    • 22030, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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