Stories of Stagville Women Tour

Historic Stagville is a State Historic Site that preserves the remnants of the one of the largest sites of slavery in North Carolina: the Bennehan and Cameron plantations. By 1860, over 900 people were enslaved here, across 30,000 acres of land.Today, Stagville is entirely dedicated to teaching about the history of slavery at Stagville. Our site interprets the lives, families, culture, and work of enslaved people on the Bennehan and Cameron plantations.Historic Stagville is free and open to the public with guided tours at 11, 1, and 3 on Tuesday-Saturday. Call in advance for groups, field trips, or private tours.

Historic Stagville State Historic Site

Guided tour of Stagville, highlighting the experiences of enslaved women.

Stagville State Historic Site

Join us for a special guided tour featuring the stories of enslaved women from Stagville. Explore the lives, work, and resistance of enslaved women on one of the largest plantations in North Carolina. This tour highlights the history of women like Mary, Phoebe, Emma, and Faithy, based on careful research with oral history and archival sources.This tour includes histories of violence and sexual violence-- these tours are not recommended for young children. Tours will last 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tour will include walking and standing, both indoors and outdoors, including on some uneven ground, and the program is almost entirely outdoors, rain or shine.Space is limited, and you must purchase your tickets in advance. ** Visitors are expected to follow the “Three W’s” as outlined by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services – WEAR a cloth mask over your nose and mouth, WAIT in line at least six feet away from others, and WASH your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, we ask that you postpone your visit. **

Stories of Stagville Women Tour

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