Elegba Folklore Society - Cultural History Tours

In the Beginning...Virginia
An Interpretive Tour of Unmarked Sites in Richmond's History

Version Red: We'll Board Your Bus
Version Black: Walking On the Ground

Journey into Richmond's history along the Trail of Enslaved Africans to visit the sites where few monuments exist. These are the sites that tell the other half of the story; the story that lives between the pages of history books -- in red, white and black. Techniques employed include call and response, vocal and instrumental music, narrative presentations and dialogue. Disembarking from the bus or along the walk, participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in past occurrences that impact our perspectives today.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.

This experience may be extended to include other important heritage sites. Meal service is available.

Participant Comments:
"Mind boggling! I have learned more about slavery today than in my lifetime. We should all go through this experience to be in touch with some of what our ancestors went through."

"I am blessed, truly blessed. This tour opened my eyes to the fact that slavery was very important in African history and we must not forget it.? Even though I am a citizen of Trinidad, it affected me a great deal."

"I can see your group was well prepared and that you planned well."

"Insightful and profound. The music, enactment and acting made this experience more intense."

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