Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley & Thurgood Marshall Memorials offered throughout the summer and in honor of Black History Month
TOUR INFORMATION
$16/Adults, $10/Children 3-11*, Children 2 & Under Free
2 Hours
Photo ID Required for guests 16 years of age and older
*Click here for Child's Coupon
Departs at 1:00 PM from the Info Booth at
City Dock- 1 Dock St.
June 5 - Sept 4 Saturdays
In Honor of Black History Month
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED and must be made by 2:00pm Friday prior to the tour.
In Partnership with the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation
African-Americans have, for over 300 years, comprised a significant portion of the population of our state, our county and our city. During colonial times, the labor of both slaves and free blacks was the cornerstone upon which the tobacco economy was built. In the nineteenth century, Maryland was home to more free African-Americans than any other state. Twentieth century Maryland continues to grow because of the important contributions made by her African-American citizens.
Annapolis is a microcosm of Maryland African-American heritage...a long hidden treasure reflecting this important facet of our history and culture. Watermark now offers visitors an opportunity to explore "Another Side of the Story," an African-American Heritage Tour.
"2006 Heritage Award Winner"
Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
The Kunta-Kinte Alex Haley memorial commemorates the arrival place of Alex Haley's ancestor and main character in Haley's novel The Roots.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial
The Thurgood Marshall Memorial honors our first African American Supreme Court justice. This memorial is placed near the former court of appeals where Marshall had his first major victory in his life long struggle for equality under the law for all Americans.