Prince Whipple - Sankofa Guided Walking Tour

Schedule

Sun Oct 19 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

222 Court Street , Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801 | Portsmouth, NH

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Prince Whipple and the 1779 Petition
Experience a unique journey into history on our Living History Tour. Get an intimate understanding of Prince Whipple, the brave men who stood with him in signing the Petition of Freedom, his personal insights into the debates for Independence, and his service in the NH militia. The tour takes you to significant sites of his life after freedom, including his family home and the First Ladies African Charitable School established by his wife Dinah. Discover the lesser-known side of Prince Whipple as an influential event manager.
Tour Guide: Stanford Cross
Tours offered by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) reveal the region's rich and often forgotten African American history. The stories our Sankofa Scholars have uncovered and now share with visitors illustrate how the earliest Africans in this country were committed to self-determination, resourcefulness, and community service. This nuanced American history continues to shape our collective present and future.
These themed guided tours allow visitors to realize a truer more inclusive history of New Hampshire, connect with ancestral roots, and see the intricately woven cultural cloth that is New Hampshire.
Unless otherwise stated, all guided tours start at 2:00 PM at 222 Court Street in Portsmouth.
Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. If you do not arrive 5 minutes before departure time, your spot may be given to another participant. Tours typically take 90 minutes.
Registration is required prior to taking tours. If you have not pre-registered, and if there is space available, we will register you onsite to join the tour.
There is a maximum of 20 participants per tour.
Cost:
$20 per person
$15 (with ID) for Seniors & Military
$10 Students
Current local COVID protocols apply.
For your health and the safety of our guests, if you have any of the following symptoms, we ask that you refrain from joining a guided tour: Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Shortness of Breath, Fever, Chills
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222 Court Street , Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

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