Bristol & The Slave Trade Walking Tour

This walking tour of Linden Place and downtown Bristol is focused specifically on the DeWolf family and their involvement in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The DeWolf family was once one of the largest traders of slaves in New England. Learn how Bristol, New  England, and all of the United States were impacted by the slave trade from our museum educators. The tour begins at Linden Place Mansion, continues through the  center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront of Thames Street, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol's lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave  trade. The tour is an approximately 1/2 mile walk.

Duration: 2 hour

This tour is offered on select dates in the summer and also by appointment. This tour does involve going inside the Mansion. While service animals are welcome at Linden Place, pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.

Available dates in 2025:

May 22nd at 1:00 PM

June 12th at 1:00 PM

June 26th at 1:00 PM

July 2nd at 10;30 AM

July 10th at 1:00 PM

July 24th at 1:00 PM

August 14th at 10:30 AM

August 28th at 1:00 PM