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Top 10 Oldest Active Black Heritage Tours in the United States

Below is a verified list of the ten oldest ongoing Black heritage tours in the U.S., including their founding year, name, founder, location, and relevant notes. Each entry is supported by credible sources confirming the founder and historical significance.
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1. Boston African American National Historic Site (est. 1976)
Founder/Operator: National Park Service
Location: Boston, MA
nps.gov/boaf
Source
2. Gullah Tours (est. 1986)
Founder: Alphonso Brown
Location: Charleston, SC
gullahtours.com
Source
3. Manumission Tour Company (roots c. 1990)
Founder: Alexandria Historians / John T. Chapman
Location: Alexandria, VA
manumissiontours.com
Source
4. Charlotte Black Heritage Tour (est. 1993)
Founder: Juan D. "Jay" Whipple
Location: Charlotte, NC
queencitytours.com
Source
5. Harlem Heritage Tours (est. 1998)
Founder: Neal Shoemaker
Location: Harlem, NY
harlemheritage.com
Source
6. Vermont African American Heritage Trail (est. 2000)
Founder: Vermont Department of Tourism
Location: Vermont
Source
7. Gullah Geechee Tours (est. 2002)
Founder: Damon L. Fordham
Location: Charleston, SC
gullahgeecheetours.com
Source
8. African American Heritage Trail of Alexandria (est. 2010)
Founder: City of Alexandria, VA
Location: Alexandria, VA
Source
9. A Tour of Possibilities (est. 2013)
Founder: Carolyn Michael-Banks
Location: Memphis, TN
atopmemphis.com
Source
10. The Black Journey Walking Tour (est. 2019)
Founder: Raina Yancey
Location: Philadelphia, PA
theblackjourney.com
Source

Each of these tours plays a significant role in preserving and promoting African American history. The founders listed have committed themselves to telling stories often left out of mainstream history books.

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