I have taken two of the curated heritage tours with Manumission Tour Company and I’ve had a great experience both times! I love learning about history in Alexandria and Manumission provides little-known African-American history in historic Old Town. City of Alexandria Councilman John Chapman owns the tour company so taking the tour is a great way to interact with a local leader as well as support a locally owned business. He takes great care in providing accurate information and sharing the history in a respectful way. The walking pace is slow and steady with stops along the way - small groups are intentional so that we can hear as he speaks (uses a microphone speaker) as well as engage with questions. I liked that the tour is mindful of walking throughout Old Town and the guide is mindful as we are crossing streets and pointing out areas for sitting for those who may need to rest during the tour. I learned so much on the tours and I’m looking forward to booking another tour to learn even more. It is truly a unique experience in Alexandria.

The tour was excellent, informative, comfortable and affordable.

Awesome tour, reasonable rate and knowledgeable guide

Old Town Roots: 250 Years of Resilience was a 1.5- hour bus tour of Old Town Alexandria, VA with one stop at the moving Contraband and Freedmen's Cemetery. It served as an introduction to the strength and inventiveness of the city's Black residents over the centuries. A walking tour to spend more time at places such as Freedom House and the Edmonson Sisters Sculpture is next on the agenda.

This was a very informative and interesting tour. I learned a lot about my community. The tour leader was very knowledgeable and brought things to life.