Ona Marie Judge Staines, Neither Bond nor Free

Sankofa Tour Guide: Tammi Truax

Hear the compelling true story of Ona Marie Judge, the woman who successfully evaded the President and Martha Washington to live as a free woman. Visit the historical sites where her courageous story unfolds. On this tour you will learn how Ona was able to elude the Washingtons’ efforts to recapture her and meet some of Portsmouth’s most famous families, the Langdons and the Whipples, who would help the local Black Community defy the most powerful man in the country to help her. This tour will also take you to Greenland where Ona would live for 50 more years after her escape.

Seating is limited, so advance reservations are strongly encouraged. $25 pp Each tour boards, departs, and returns to Christ Episcopal Church parking lot at 1035 Lafayette Rd., Portsmouth. Free parking is available.

Tour guide: Tammi Truax

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