Tucker Family Angola Heritage Tours
The Tucker family traces our lineage to Angola, Africa. The Tucker Family Heritage Tour was created to share the untold narratives of the Atlantic diaspora as told by the Angolans. Participants walk a route of the enslaved, tour museums, discuss the history of Angola and the leadership of Queen Njinga Mbandi, experience the culture, embrace the people, visit natural and historic landmarks, and so much more.
The tour is hosted by Tucker family members in partnership with Angola’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the American Chamber of Commerce-Angola.
Announcing the 2026 Tucker Family & Friends Angola Heritage Tour
June 26 - July 5, 2026 (10 days and 8 nights)
Join us on our life-changing annual Angola Heritage Tour. This is our sixth sponsored tour, and each journey has offered a unique and memorable experience.
Tour Highlights
Walking Tour of Luanda Slavery Route
National Slavery Museum & Craft Market
Historic Fortresses of Massangano & São Miguel
Stunning Calandula Falls
Pedras Negras (Black Stones) of Pungo Andongo
Community and Remote Village Engagement
Guided Tours & Group Discussions
Non-refundable $300 deposit is due by March 1, 2026.
Questions: Contact Carolita Jones Cope, Tour Coordinator, wt1624society@gmail.com
Original Board Member Tour (2021)
The Republic of Angola invited three (3) William Tucker 1624 Society members (Vincent Tucker, Carolita Jones Cope, and Wanda Tucker) to visit.
Family & Friends Tour (December 2022)
Nineteen Tucker family members and special friends joined us for our first Tucker Family Angola Heritage Tour where we received a special blessing, in the Province of Malange, from King Ngola Kiluanji and a special cultural welcome at the Kahombo Resort Rural.
John Marshall High School Trip (August 2023)
In addition to a life-changing trip, the delegation from John Marshall High School, in Richmond, VA, participated in a special student exchange when the boys’ and girls’ basketball team played an exhibition game against Angola teams in Luanda.
Family & Friends Tour (September 2023)
In addition to an informative heritage tour in the Provinces of Luanda, Cuanza Norte and Malanje, the group had a private tour of the Museum of Anthropology, a special welcome at the American Methodist Church and a lovely evening in the home of Americans living and working in Angola.
Family & Friends Tour (July 2025)
In addition to an informative heritage tour in the Provinces of Luanda, the group visited an orphanage in Viana.