Bristol Tales of the Slave and Rum Trade Walking Tour
July 7, 2012 |
The guided tour will take place on Saturday, July 7 at 10:00am and will begin at Linden Place, the Federal-style mansion built by architect Russell Warren for George DeWolf, in downtown Bristol. The tour will then continue through the center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade.
The tour ends at the DeWolf Tavern, once a DeWolf waterfront warehouse, where tour-goers will enjoy a rum cocktail and ask questions.
The tour is $15, $10 for Linden Place members, and includes a complimentary drink at the DeWolf Tavern.
Reservations are required and the tour is limited to 15 people.
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Location Information |
Linden Place Museum |
500 Hope Street Bristol, RI 02809 |
Website:
lindenplace.org |
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Contact Information |
Linden Place Museum |
Email:
sbattle@lindenplace.org |
Phone:
401-253-0390 |
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