Day Tour into the Story of Emancipation and Slavery in Guyana

1763 Monument

Visit the 1763 Monument and learn about the first rebellion

Represents the 1823 slave revolt which finally slavery in Guyana

We stop at a local stall in Bellfield for cane juice and snacks.

journey to the village of Victoria, the first village in Guyana to be purchased by the freed ex-slaves.

Buxton

Then on to the Buxton Friendship Museum. Here is where we will have a guided tour on the history of the freed slaves in Buxton, and how it was born. Then on to the site of the Buxton Train station and view the spot where the train was stopped by the freed female ex-slaves who were protesting to the Governor. about the high taxes imposed on them. Then on to meet the granddaughter of the ex-slave ladies who stopped the train. Auntie Gloria is a 3rd generation herbalist who like her mother before her and her mother before her has been treating the people of Buxton all their lives.15 minutes

visit the monument in Beterverwagting

Georgetown

it’s on to the Secret Garden in Georgetown where we will then start to create the delicious traditional dishes of Cook-Up rice, Metemgee with pumpkin dumplings and fried fish followed by conkee a coconut dessert wrapped in a banana leaf. whilst being entertained by the sound of African drumming. Eon will take to the guitar and sing some songs to end your tour.