The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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The tour will commence at the Independence Visitor's Center with an introduction to the topic of Black History during the colonial period. You will hear about the role that Black Americans played in the founding of the nation. The group will continue to the President’s House and hear about the 9 enslaved people who were held there. The group will hear about Martha Washington's handmaid who ran away to escape slavery.
The next stop is Congo Square where people of African descent held celebrations. It is also a potter's field where free and enslaved Africans are still buried to this day. The next stop is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
You will hear about the liberation of a woman whose slave owner attempted to abduct her back into slavery and the trial of her rescuers.
You will also see the traditional sites of Independence Hall, liberty bell, Congress Hall, and much more
Itinerary
Independence Hall(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeCongress Hall Old City Hall First U.S. Supreme Court Building American Philosophical Society Museum Library Hall Thomas Jefferson Garden First Bank of U.S. Second Bank of U.S. Carpenter's Hall Independence Square Washington Square Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Bicentennial Moon Tree John Todd House Bishop White House Dock Creek Merchant's Exchange City Tavern Guided tour will also identify the former locations for a number of historical locations of importance including: Philadelphia Prison Site Benjamin Rush House Site Quaker Meeting House Site Quaker School SiteThe President's House
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis is the house where the first two president's lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.Liberty Bell Center(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThis is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement.Congress Hall(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeJoin the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!Washington Square
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJoin the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeJoin the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
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The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour
USD 35.04
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