by John Reid

Conversations in the Community has two trips designed to bring education of famous sites in Black history in the coming weeks:

Manumission Tours Underground Railroad Tour 

Sunday, October 22nd 12:30 p.m. (DATE CHANGE)

Meet in Tavern Square (132 N. Royal Street Alexandria, VA)

Tour Guide:  John Chapman, Owner of Manumission Tours

Tickets:  www.manumissiontours.com (Select October 29th tour date.  Reserve “adult” and “child” tickets separately.  Adult tickets are $15 and Children’s tickets are $12.  Reserve tickets online.

Tours are rain or shine.  Please email me if you plan to attend this tour. For more Information and to reserve your tickets, visit  www.manumissiontours.com.

Harriet Tubman Educational Center and Tour Day Trip (Cambridge, MD)

Saturday, November 18th 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

424 Race Street

Cambridge, MD 21613

8:00 a.m. – Meet at Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill (Parkridge Shopping Center) 10701 Bulloch Drive Manassas, VA to depart (Reston Limousine Van Service)

Return:  6:00 p.m.(approximate time)

Cost:  $100/person includes tour fee, round trip transportation, tips

NON-REFUNDABLE fee ($100) must be PAID IN FULL no later than October 29th via Cash App ($jenanise), Venmo (jennifer-roberts-944) or check made payable to Conversations in the Community (email me for mailing address) no later than Friday, October 20th, 2023.  Reservations will be made on a first come, first paid basis.

Lunch:  All community members are responsible for packing lunch and drinks.  We will have lunch outside at the educational center.

Children:  Chaperoned children of all ages (that do not require a car seat)  are welcome to attend.  The cost is $100/child regardless of age.