Badagry is a small coastal town located between Lagos and Seme Border, Benin Republic. Our tour of Badagry starts at the Heritage Museum. At this museum, tourist learn about the slave trade history which took place in Badagry around 19th century from a local resident’s point of view. You will see comprehensive collection of slave trade history and relics. From the Museum, you will tour Chief Seriki Abass Slave Museum, Brazilian Slave Barracoon and Mobee Family Museum where you will learn more about the history of the Badagry Slave Trade. After visits to the museums, you will then begin a walk on the Slave Route to the slave port otherwise called the Point-of-no-Return – this is where Slave slaves were loaded into boats for shipment to Europe or America via the Atlantic Ocean
| Destination | Badagry Slave Port |
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| Depature | Yes Required |
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Badagry Slave Port: A Window into West Africa’s History Located in Lagos State, Nigeria, the Badagry Slave Port is a historic site that played a crucial role during the transatlantic slave trade. Established in the early 1500s, this coastal town became one of the key transit points where enslaved Africans were held before being shipped to the Americas and Europe. Today, it stands as a reminder of the dark chapter in human history and serves as a place for reflection, education, and remembrance. The port is home to several significant landmarks, including the "Point of No Return," a beachside area where captives were loaded onto ships, never to see their homeland again. Visitors can also explore the Badagry Heritage Museum, which houses artifacts, chains, and other relics from the slave trade era, providing insight into the harsh realities faced by those who passed through the port. Other notable sites include the Seriki Abass Slave Barracoon, where hundreds of enslaved people were held in inhumane conditions, and the First Storey Building in Nigeria, which served as a missionary residence during the colonial period. Badagry is not only a historical site but also a symbol of resilience and survival, offering visitors a chance to engage with West Africa's rich but painful past. The tour of Badagry’s historical landmarks is a moving experience that helps keep the memory of those who suffered alive and educates future generations about the impacts of slavery.
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