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  • The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 90 minute adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 90 minute adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical

  • The Black Journey: Philadelphia’s Famous 7th Ward Walking Tour

    Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get your chance to tour Philadelphia's famous and exciting 7th Ward with The Black Journey! Tour Description:Meet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of Mother Bethel AME Church 6th and Lombard.RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th century until the 1960s. By 1900 the Ward was home to approximately 30% of Black Philadelphians. Boasting the largest Black population in the city, the Seventh Ward was the epicenter of Black culture and home

  • The 1838 Black Metropolis 101 Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This experience takes you to significant early 1800s civil rights sites, clandestine Underground RR locations, & Black built infrastructure.Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Philadelphia's rich history with our 1838 Black Metropolis Walking Tour, an exploration of the Free Black population before the 1860s. Delve into the narratives of real individuals unveiled through meticulous research into the Black lived experience in Philadelphia around the 1838 timeframe. and the data from the 1838 Pennsylvania Abolition Society Census.Starting with data from the 1838 Pennsylvania Abolition Society Census and expanding that data set from primary sources, this immersive experience takes

  • Healing Legacies: Philadelphia’s Black Medical History Tour

    The fountain in Washington Square Park 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An exciting walking tour through Philadelphia’s Black medical history—visit sites of body snatching, almshouses, and Black hospitals.This exciting and immersive walking tour traces the rich yet complex legacy of Black medicine in Philadelphia. From early Black physicians and nurses who established care under segregation, to disturbing chapters like the Holmesburg Prison experiments and the MOVE remains, this experience offers both celebration and confrontation. Along the way, visit the sites of almshouses, former Black hospitals, and even locations where body snatching occurred for medical research. Healing Legacies invites you to reflect on injustice, resilience, and the ongoing fight for health equity.

  • The 1838 Black Metropolis 101 Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This experience takes you to significant early 1800s civil rights sites, clandestine Underground RR locations, & Black built infrastructure.Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Philadelphia's rich history with our 1838 Black Metropolis Walking Tour, an exploration of the Free Black population before the 1860s. Delve into the narratives of real individuals unveiled through meticulous research into the Black lived experience in Philadelphia around the 1838 timeframe. and the data from the 1838 Pennsylvania Abolition Society Census.Starting with data from the 1838 Pennsylvania Abolition Society Census and expanding that data set from primary sources, this immersive experience takes

  • Revolutionary Philadelphia: Walking Through 1776

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for an exciting historical journey through the streets of Philadelphia in 1776!Revolutionary Philadelphia: Walking Through 1776Join us for an exciting historical journey through the streets of Philadelphia in 1776! Experience the sights and sounds of the American Revolution as we walk through significant landmarks and learn about the events that shaped our nation's history. This in-person event will take place at the Independence Visitor Center, where our knowledgeable guides will bring the past to life. Don't miss this opportunity to step back in time and immerse yourself in the revolutionary spirit of Philadelphia!Benjamin Franklin Court: Begin your tour

  • The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical

  • The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical

  • The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical

  • The Black Journey: African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia.Tour DescriptionMeet your guide (holding "The Black Journey" sign) in front of the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Street, Philadelphia (North East corner of Market Street).Every Saturday and public holidays during the spring, summer, and autumn at 2:00pm. RSVP in advance required.Call 267.702.3479 for more information.Beyond comparison the most exciting and fact filled 2 hour adventure offered in Philly. Learn about the history of Black Philadelphia while soaking in the fullest array of our nation's most important and historical