Historic Walking Tour of The Free Black Community of New Goree from 1850
Get immersed and learn all about the history of this unique neighborhood that you may pass by every day.
BRISTOL, RI – On Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 am, Linden Place is partnering with the Bristol Historical and Preservation Society and the East Bay BIPOC Research Group to bring a historic and immersive tour right to middle of downtown Bristol, Rhode Island. Building upon the groundwork and research established by Dr. Kevin Jordan, the tour will delve deeper into the history of this unique neighborhood.
How do you build a community? What is its importance? Who are the people involved? Why did it disappear? Come with us for a circa 1850 walk in New Goree, a neighborhood created by Bristol’s free African American population during the years following the American Revolution.
The tour begins at Linden Place, 500 Hope St. in Bristol, RI, and covers around 1.4 miles all on level terrain over the course of 90 minutes.
The narration will end on the Bristol Town Common area where guests can choose to stay and enjoy the Annual BHPS Flea and Fair, grab lunch at one the many wonderful restaurants on Wood Street or be guided back to Linden Place by our tour guide.
The tour costs $15 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance as the group is limited to 20 people and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins. All Proceeds from the tour will be donated to ResearchBipocHistory.org to support their historical research.
For more information on this and other Linden Place events, please visit www.lindenplace.org or call (401) 253-0390.