Maine's Black community is small, but its history here goes back more than 400 years. On this guided tour, you’ll dive deep into Portland’s Black history, discovering how this community—national leaders, laborers, skilled workers, activists, and more—fought for freedom and equality and defined the state's path. From Frederick Douglass to lesser-known Black Yankees, there’s far more here than meets the eye, and with this tour, you’ll learn all about it.
- Follow Portland’s #1 guide, per TripAdvisor, across the city
- Explore a historically-Black section of Portland’s East End neighborhood with a local guide
- Learn more about Abyssinian Meeting House, Green Memorial Church, Portland Observatory, and more
- Limited to 15 travelers, you’ll get a fun, small-group experience
What To Expect
Old Port
We’ll walk through Portland’s Old Port and a historically-Black section of the East End neighborhood, uncovering Black history hidden all around us. *Highlights include:* First Parish Church, Lobsterman Park, Exchange Street, Mariner’s Church, US Custom House, India Street, Abyssinian Meeting House, Green Memorial AMEZ Church, Portland Observatory, Eastern Cemetery, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Pets are not allowed on tours unless medically required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Max group – 15
