Prince Whipple and the 1779 Petition
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Explore Prince Whipples remarkable fight for freedom
Discover the 1779 Petition of Freedom story
Visit locations connected with Prince Whipples family
Learn about Black community education efforts
Prince Whipple and the Fight for Freedom Walking Tour
Step into Portsmouths history and explore the remarkable life of Prince Whipple during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Tour Guide Stanford Cross, the experience follows the journey of an enslaved African who became one of Portsmouths influential Black leaders. Through immersive storytelling, discover the difficult questions surrounding freedom and slavery during the founding years of the United States.
Learn about Prince Whipples role in the fight for freedom, including his involvement in the 1779 Petition of Freedom. Discover how he later served in the New Hampshire militia during the Revolutionary War. His story highlights the contradictions of a nation that declared independence and liberty while slavery remained deeply connected to everyday life.
Walk through Portsmouths historic streets and visit places connected with Prince Whipple and his family. Discover the location of his family home and learn about the Ladies African Charitable Society School, founded by his wife Dinah. The school helped educate Black children and strengthen the local community, showing the important role education and community support played in the lives of Portsmouths Black residents.
The tour also explores a lesser known part of Prince Whipples life as a respected organizer and event manager. Learn how his influence extended beyond military service and the fight for freedom into Portsmouths social and civic life. The experience connects his personal story with wider themes of liberty community leadership and resilience. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm, with guests asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours operate rain or shine.
Prince Whipple and the Fight for Freedom Walking Tour
Step into Portsmouths history and explore the remarkable life of Prince Whipple during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Tour Guide Stanford Cross, the experience follows the journey of an enslaved African who became one of Portsmouths influential Black leaders. Through immersive storytelling, discover the difficult questions surrounding freedom and slavery during the founding years of the United States.
Learn about Prince Whipples role in the fight for freedom, including his involvement in the 1779 Petition of Freedom. Discover how he later served in the New Hampshire militia during the Revolutionary War. His story highlights the contradictions of a nation that declared independence and liberty while slavery remained deeply connected to everyday life.
Walk through Portsmouths historic streets and visit places connected with Prince Whipple and his family. Discover the location of his family home and learn about the Ladies African Charitable Society School, founded by his wife Dinah. The school helped educate Black children and strengthen the local community, showing the important role education and community support played in the lives of Portsmouths Black residents.
The tour also explores a lesser known part of Prince Whipples life as a respected organizer and event manager. Learn how his influence extended beyond military service and the fight for freedom into Portsmouths social and civic life. The experience connects his personal story with wider themes of liberty community leadership and resilience. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm, with guests asked to arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours operate rain or shine.
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Activity Provider: Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire