# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Underground River: African American History on the ERT
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 12:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Norfolk Tour Company on the Elizabeth River Trail as we explore African American history along the Elizabeth River. This free walking tour will in part cover Norfolk's role in the slave trade, what is was like be enslaved in Norfolk, and some of the historic sites and heroes of the African American Experience in South Hampton Roads.

This tour is free, open to the public, with no registration required — just show up!

Meet by the Mermaid sculpture by the entrance to Waterside Marina, 666 Waterside Dr.

Check out more of our upcoming tours at https://www.toursofnorfolk.com/tours
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/norfolk/an-underground-river-african-american-history-on-the-ert/200029743257455
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Norfolk
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Towne Point Fountain Park
- **lat**: 36.844462733061
- **long**: -76.293164626615
- **full address**: Towne Point Fountain Park, Norfolk, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is An Underground River: African American History on the ERT being held?
  - **A:** An Underground River: African American History on the ERT takes place on Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 12:15 pm at Towne Point Fountain Park, Norfolk, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing An Underground River: African American History on the ERT?
  - **A:** An Underground River: African American History on the ERT is organized by Norfolk Tour Company.

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