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Afro American Waterman's Display
Where
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
Visitor Center
When
May 11, 2023. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
African-Americans have participated in the Chesapeake Bay seafood industry from the colonial era to today. After the Civil War, thriving communities grew from black boat captains, processors, and watermen. Come and see a display of this sometimes overlooked legacy.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-566-3036
Email Address: YorkRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
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