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Rebellions & Runaways on the River

Where
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Amphitheater
When
Nov. 5, 2022. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enslaved Africans of Colonial Virginia made efforts to secure their freedom long before the Civil War. Discover stories of betrayed uprisings, undaunted maroons, and others who stood against tyranny in the tidewater area.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
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