October 13, 2012, 10:00 AM

Linden Place Museum will host a walking tour of Linden Place Mansion and downtown Bristol, RI focused specifically on Bristol’s DeWolf Family and their involvement in the Slave Trade.  The guided tour will begin at Linden Place and then continue through the center of historic Bristol and down to the waterfront on Thames St, pointing out significant sites tied to Bristol’s lengthy and profitable involvement in the slave trade.  The tour ends at the historic DeWolf Tavern, once a DeWolf waterfront warehouse, where tour-goers will enjoy a rum cocktail and ask questions. 

The tour is $15, $10 for Linden Place members, and includes a complimentary drink at the DeWolf Tavern.  Reservations are required and the tour is limited to 15 people.

Linden Place Mansion

500 Hope Street

Bristol, RI 02809

401-253-0390