Public Tour - The Movement of a Legacy

The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans in Virginia in August 1619, at Point Comfort. The memorial site and future art reflect the true narrative of the events leading to the creation of the institution of slavery in what later became the United States. Collectively, the memorial, supported by interpretive and educational programs, provides an opportunity for national and international audiences to openly discuss together their pasts to foster a new understanding of the nation's beginning. FREE 45 minute guided tour – No Registration Required Every Saturday at 1pm through Labor Day Weekend Begins at The Visitor & Education Center – 30 Ingalls Road