Walking Tours for Summer and Fall Announced

Join us on our summer and fall walking tours of the African American Heritage Trail! We'll learn about African-American history in Florence, MA, including Sojourner Truth's house, abolitionist David Ruggles, and a 19th-century utopian community. We will explain what brought a progressive group of people to Florence in the 19th century, how they influenced Florence's development, and what happened to those innovative and progressive people.

Walks will take place on the second Saturday of each month: July 7, led by Wendy Sinton; August 11, led by Wendy Sinton; September 8, led by Tom Goldscheider; and October 13, Steve Strimer.

All walks start at the Sojourner Truth statue, on the corner of Park and Pine Streets in Florence at 10:00a.m. Walks last about 1 1/2 hours. Rain cancels. Our tours are free, but donations are accepted if you are able. No need to sign up ahead of time, just come and join us on a Saturday morning!