Presented by Petersburg Department of Tourism

This tour will share the incredible stories related to Petersburg’s enslaved and Free-Black heritage and the battles for Civil Rights. Petersburg has a very rich African-American heritage. You will hear about Isaac Granger and Elizabeth Keckly and others, and you will come to know the significant history that is centered on Pocahontas Island and in Petersburg’s African-American churches. Wear comfortable shoes, perhaps bring some water to drink. The tour is 1.5 – 2 hours.