Homeschool Tour: Freedom's Paradox

Examine the paradox of the institution of slavery and the movement for independence on this one-hour walking tour. What does freedom look like in a slave society? Learn about the evolution of slavery, and how the institution impacted Williamsburg, the Colony of Virginia, and both the master and enslaved people. Explore how founding Fathers, like Peyton Randolph, President of the First Continental Congress, depended on slavery to support their lifestyle.