Emancipation Oak
100 E Queen St
Hampton, VA 23668
Emancipation Oak, located in Hampton, Virginia, is a historic landmark known for its significant role in the education of freed slaves. This majestic Southern live oak tree served as a gathering place for the first classes of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in 1863. Today, it stands as a symbol of freedom and resilience, attracting visitors who come to appreciate its rich history and the role it played in the African American educational movement.
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