Diversity Restoration Solutions, Inc. PRESENTS...
The Underground Railroad Experience:
Moses Grandy Slave Narrative, Great Dismal Swamp & Hampton Roads Historic Sites
Diversity Restoration Solutions, Inc. (DRS) invites you to join us for a
new day trip called “The Underground Railroad Experience:
Moses Grandy Slave Narrative, Great Dismal Swamp & Hampton
Roads Historic Sites.” Travel with us throughout Hampton Roads
and Northeastern North Carolina for a history learning
experience to key points along the Underground Railroad (UGRR).
Points of interest will be places named in the famed Moses
Grandy 1843 slave narrative and the Federal Writers' Project
slave narrative of Charles Grandy.
When: March 22- April 12- May 24, 2014
Time: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Tour will start & end at the Dismal Swamp
State Park & Visitors Center in South Mills
(NC Highway Route 17 – Camden County)
*Bus Pickups: Broken Egg Bistro – Suffolk (7:30am)
(5860 Harbour View Blvd, Suffolk VA 23435)
Wal-Mart – Grassfield (8:00am)
(Dominion Blvd – Chesapeake/Deep Creek)
Start the day at the Dismal Swamp State Park in South Mills, NC
for an exhibit tour and presentation, including Moses Grandy’s
slave narrative and the history of the 208-year-old Dismal
Swamp Canal. The canal was predominantly hand dug by
enslaved labor and was officially designated as UGRR site in
2004 by the National Park Service. Next journey down the Moses
Grandy Trail through the Deep Creek area to the Dismal Swamp
Canal Trail to Fort Monroe, formerly known as Old Point Comfort,
for a tour presentation about Civil War escaped slaves known as
the “Contraband” and, Charles Grandy. Grandy was a Fortress
Monroe former slave turned cook and Union Army guard. We
then enjoy a delicious mid-day lunch.
Registration Fee
$65.00 per person (lunch included)
Tour Itinerary
*(Itinerary subject to change on each tour)
 Dismal Swamp State Park (South Mills, NC)
 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (Chesapeake)
 Moses Grandy Trail (Chesapeake)
 Norfolk Waterfront UGRR Site/Moses
 Fort Monroe (Old Comfort Point)
 Portsmouth – Emmanuel AME Church*
After lunch, you will visit the Underground Railroad site at the
Norfolk Waterfront to learn about the complex system of moving
slaves to freedom via the Elizabeth River and the Moses Myers
House. For more information on the day trip, please contact Lisa
Sheppard, Tour Director at (757) 967-0062 or email
[email protected]. Tour sites subject to change*
Terms and Conditions: I have read all information pertaining to the DRS bus day trip
program and I understand and recognize the dangers and hazards inherent in travel itinerary.
I also understand that all registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE should I register and not
be able to attend. I hereby state that I have no physical condition that would limit my ability to
participate. I, my heirs, estate and personal representatives agree to release DRS from
liability and will hold harmless, indemnify, release and discharge DRS officers, directors,
employees, agents and insurers from and against any and all claims, demands, actions or
causes of actions on account of any damage, personal injury, including death, that may result
~ Bus will have pick ups in Suffolk & Deep Creek areas. See website for details ~ from my participation in this program. By registering, I agree to all legal terms and conditions.
To register, complete form & send payment to:
Diversity Restoration Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 5296
Suffolk, VA 23435
# of people ____ x $65.00* = Total Amt Due $ __________
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Choose tour date: March 22 ____ April 12 ____ May 24____
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