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First Africans in Virginia
Mcnair Dr, Hampton,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 0' 3.7188",
-76° 18' 30.78"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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The first documented Africans in Virginia arrived in August 1619 when a Dutch man-of-war landed here at Point Comfort. The Dutch captured the twenty and odd Africans from the Spanish, who had enslaved them, and traded them to the Virginia colonists in exchange for foodstuffs. Early Africans who lived here included Antony and Isabell, whose son, William Tucker, likely was the first black child born in present-day Hampton. The family served the household of Capt. William Tucker, commander at Point Comfort. Whether the early Africans were treated as indentured servants or as slaves is uncertain. The institution of slavery evolved during the 17th century as the term of service for Africans was extended for life. The United States abolished slavery in 1865.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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First Africans Historical Marker Location Map, Virginia Historical Marker Location Map, Hampton, Virginia Map
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