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Richmond Slave Trail
Richmond Slave Trail Review
Walk in the footsteps of Richmond's slaves from the Manchester Docks, down the Slave Trade path along the James River, past former slave auction houses in cobblestoned Shockoe Bottom and Lumpkin's Jail. Free booklets for a 1.3-mi self-guided walk are available from the city park system, or join in the big Freedom Celebration annually on June 19.
- Address: Manchester Docks, Richmond, VA 23224
- Phone: 804/646-8911
- Cost: Free
- Website: www.richmondgov.com/commissionslavetrail
- Location: Richmond
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