Lives Bound Together: The Washingtons & Ona Marie Judge in NH
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Trace Ona Marie Judges journey to freedom
Explore Portsmouth locations connected with her story
Learn about resistance courage and community networks
Discover her life after leaving bondage
Ona Marie Judge Journey to Freedom Walking Tour
Walk through the historic streets of Portsmouth and discover the extraordinary story of Ona Marie Judge during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Scholar and Tour Guide Sonya Arroyo, the experience follows Ona's courageous decision to leave bondage and seek freedom far from the household of George and Martha Washington.
Learn about Ona's journey in the spring of 1796 when she left the Washingtons executive mansion in Philadelphia with assistance from the citys free Black community. Travel through her story as she journeyed north to Portsmouth New Hampshire and began building a new life while facing the continuing threat of capture.
Trace Onas path through Portsmouth beginning at the harbor where she arrived and continuing through neighborhoods and homes connected to prominent families. Discover the challenges she faced while establishing a new life and learn about the community connections that helped her remain free.
Hear about the determined efforts to capture Ona and the networks of resistance courage and community that supported her freedom. Through historical storytelling and a walk through the places connected to her life, gain a deeper understanding of her remarkable journey and the choices that shaped her future. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm and guests should arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours operate rain or shine.
Ona Marie Judge Journey to Freedom Walking Tour
Walk through the historic streets of Portsmouth and discover the extraordinary story of Ona Marie Judge during this 90 minute guided walking tour. Led by Sankofa Scholar and Tour Guide Sonya Arroyo, the experience follows Ona's courageous decision to leave bondage and seek freedom far from the household of George and Martha Washington.
Learn about Ona's journey in the spring of 1796 when she left the Washingtons executive mansion in Philadelphia with assistance from the citys free Black community. Travel through her story as she journeyed north to Portsmouth New Hampshire and began building a new life while facing the continuing threat of capture.
Trace Onas path through Portsmouth beginning at the harbor where she arrived and continuing through neighborhoods and homes connected to prominent families. Discover the challenges she faced while establishing a new life and learn about the community connections that helped her remain free.
Hear about the determined efforts to capture Ona and the networks of resistance courage and community that supported her freedom. Through historical storytelling and a walk through the places connected to her life, gain a deeper understanding of her remarkable journey and the choices that shaped her future. The tour leaves from the office at 2 pm and guests should arrive 10 minutes before departure. Tours operate rain or shine.
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Activity Provider: Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire