Way Back When was created by its chief tour guide, Allison Morris – a musician, teacher and local historian who is one of the 6th generation of her family to have a presence in Black River. Since Hurricane Melissa, she has been fighting to protect the remaining heritage sites from demolition and further damage.
Allison loves having conversations about her hometown, and that is what Way Back When tries to be – a lively, meaningful conversation.
The tour was conceived as a walk, but since the devastation caused by the hurricane, we now tour with you in your vehicle and walk only when we get to specific spots. Our regular start time is 9:00 am. There is so much to see and talk about, that no two tours are exactly the same!
We’ll visit historic locations, and chat together about the events and the characters that helped shape Black River’s history from the 17th century onwards. We’ll enjoy stories and songs that have been handed down through generations.
Our trip through Black River lasts just under two hours on average. You’ll be so involved you won’t feel the time pass!
Way Back When 