The Atlantic Freedom Tour has been designed using a series of destinations that link historically important ports together within the overarching historical theme of examining the Atlantic Slave Trade and the path to freedom.  Each port has been selected based on its significance in terms of the history of the Amistad Story, the African Diaspora and the points of resistance and abolition to slavery.  The presence of the Freedom Schooner Amistad provides a context for an examination of racial and social freedom and, in doing so, provides an opportunity for dialogue that advances the cause of human equality. A centerpiece and model of the mission of AMISTAD America, Inc is the use of the Freedom Schooner Amistad   to tell the story of the Amistad Incident of 1839.  The Amistad Story is a window into the complex issues surrounding the history of the slave trade and the legacy of inequity and racism that resulted.  The story is the basis for educational programs and it is the backbone of the public history focus that is an integral part of port visits.