The Making of America: Freedom for Some

Exploring the Lives and Contributions of Berkeley’s Enslaved Community

This all-inclusive guided tour explores more than four hundred years of Berkeley’s enslaved and enslaver history. Beginning at the Enslaved Quarters and continuing through the main floor of the 1726 manor house, the tour shares the stories of individuals who lived and labored at Berkeley—from enslavement to life as free men and women.

Following the guided tour, guests may explore the colonial kitchen, exhibits, museum, gardens, and grounds.

Tour Begins: 10:00 a.m. (Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour begins)