First Africans in Virginia Marker

First Africans in Virginia Marker

About

The Commonwealth of Virginia placed the "First Africans in Virginia" marker in 1994. It stands on the seawall at Old Point Comfort. The marker represents and commemorates where the first enslaved Africans came to Virginia.

Details

City of Hampton
Historic Site
51 Fenwick Rd
Fort Monroe, VA 23651

 

In the Area

First Africans in Virginia Marker
51 Fenwick Rd
Fort Monroe
Emancipation Oak
100 E Queen St
Hampton