April 18, 2024
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Explore local African American history with Annapolis Tours

Annapolis Tours_Thurgood Marshall MemorialAnnapolis Tours by Watermark happily announces its first special event tour of 2015! Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour, a two-hour walking tour of Annapolis’ historic district is offered in honor of Black History Month. The tour takes place on February 21st, 2015. Watermark is proud to offer this tour – available year-round to groups – to the general public during this special month. Presented in partnership with the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, this engaging tour covers some of the most significant events in African-American history.

From the Kunta-Kinte Alex Haley Memorial to the Thurgood Marshall Memorial, see Annapolis as a microcosm of Maryland African American heritage. Trace the rich history of African-Americans in Annapolis with a period dressed guide who will invite guests to explore an important facet of our history and culture. Debbie Gosselin, president of Watermark says, “We specialize in sharing the history of Annapolis and it’s important that we tell the stories of African American heritage in our area. Twenty percent of all revenue from this tour goes to the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation, as part of a partnership developed with Leonard Blackshear years ago.” Watermark’s partnership with the Foundation was recognized by Four Rivers Heritage Area with the award for “Best New Heritage Initiative” when this tour was introduced in 2006.

The walking tour ends at the Banneker-Douglass Museum where guests are invited to visit at their leisure. The tour departs from the City Dock Information Booth at 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD at 1 p.m. on February 21st, 2015. Tickets are $18/Adults, $10/Children 3-11, Free 2 & Under. Advanced reservations are recommended for this special event. Reservations may be made online at annapolistours.com. Annapolis Tours’ African American Heritage Tour is available anytime as a private tour or for group bookings including for student field trips.

For more information, please visit annapolistours.com or call 410-268-7601 x100.

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