“From Chains to Freedom” – The Juneteenth Heritage Tour

Guided tour of Accra, the capital city.

• W.E.B. Du Bois Center: Learn about Pan-Africanism and Ghana’s role in the African liberation movement.
• Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum: Discover the life of Ghana’s first president and independence leader.
• Jamestown Walking Tour: Explore historic streets, colonial architecture, and the local fishing community.
• Black Star Square: Symbolic monument of Ghana’s independence.
• Makola Market: Experience the vibrancy of Accra’s biggest marketplace.

 Evening: Traditional Ghanaian dinner & live music at (TBA).

• The Slave River Experience – Visit Assin Manso, where captured Africans took their last bath before being sold into slavery.
• Liberation Ritual – A symbolic cleansing ceremony in the river, allowing travelers to spiritually reconnect and release generational trauma.
• African Naming Ceremony – Participants receive an authentic Ghanaian name based on their heritage, symbolizing reconnection.
• Lunch & Cultural Exchange – Dine with locals while learning about traditional healing practices.
• Visit Cape Coast Castle  – Walk through the dungeons where enslaved Africans were held before their forced departure.

Evening Bonfire Circle – Beachfront Dinner & Group storytelling and sharing of personal connections to the journey.

• Elmina Castle – Walk through the dungeons, where enslaved Africans were held before their forced departure.
• Door of No Return Experience – Step through the same door ancestors once passed through, then symbolically re-enter through the Door of Return, reclaiming identity and heritage.
• Kakum National Park Canopy Walk – A breathtaking walk above the rainforest, symbolizing stepping into a new future with strength and courage.

• Visit Java Museum

• Manhyia Palace Visit – Meet the Asante King’s representatives and learn about the Ashanti Empire’s resistance to colonization.
• Kente Weaving Workshop – Discover the sacred art of Kente weaving and create your own design.
• Adinkra Symbol Workshop – Learn the meanings of Ghana’s powerful symbols and print your own fabric.
• Black Business & Entrepreneurship Forum – A panel discussion featuring successful entrepreneurs and creatives driving Africa’s future.

• Tour of Black Star Square – Symbol of Ghana’s independence and Pan-African freedom.
• Osu Castle & The Legacy of Resistance – Explore the site that played a key role in Ghana’s history.
• The Diaspora Market Experience – Shop for authentic African crafts, jewelry, and fabrics.
• Juneteenth Celebration Festival – A night of Afrobeats, poetry, and cultural performances celebrating Black excellence.

• “From Chains to Freedom” Commemorative Walk – A unity walk through historical landmarks, symbolizing resilience and reconnection.
• Tree Planting Ceremony – Each traveler plants a tree in memory of an ancestor, leaving a lasting legacy in Ghana.
• Farewell Gala & Awards Night – A grand closing dinner celebrating new friendships, cultural exchange, and the journey home.

• Airport Drop-off  – Departure at Kotoka International Airport.