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African-American History Walking Tour

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Overview

The Independence Visitor's Center serves as the starting point for a profound exploration of Black History during the colonial period. Participants will learn about significant contributions made by Black Americans in the nation's founding.

  • 📜 Hear about the role of 9 enslaved individuals held at the President’s House.
  • 🏛️ Visit Congo Square, a historic site for celebrations and a potter's field where free and enslaved Africans are buried.
  • ⛪ Learn about Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the liberation of a woman from an attempted abduction into slavery.
  • ⚖️ Understand the trial of her rescuers and their fight against injustice.
  • 🔔 See traditional sites including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Congress Hall among many others.

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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • In-Person Guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
Please meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign outside of the Market Street entrance in front of the Independence Visitors Center.

  • Congress 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 Site (pass by)
  • The President's House
    This is the house where the first two president's lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.
  • This is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement. (pass by)
  • Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour! (pass by)
  • Washington Square
    Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
  • Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour! (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    African-American History Walking Tour

    Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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    How it works?
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