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A historical illustration titled "African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia" with the subtitle "The Black Journey". 1
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By The Black Journey LLC

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £26 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Walk in the footsteps of enslaved people, abolitionists, and historic figures
    • See locations along the Historic Underground Railway used by slaves to escape
    • Visit some of the most important sites in both America's and Philly's history

Activity location

    • Philadelphia
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Meet your guide holding a sign that says The Black Journey in front of the Independence Visitor Center, on the corner of 6th and Market Street, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia: Black History Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£26.21 x 2 Adults£52.42
Total
Price is £52.42
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided 90-minute walking tour
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Enjoy an exciting and fact-filled 90-minute adventure in the city of Philly. With a focus on the city's early history, this Black history walking tour explores the role of Black Americans in America's foundation.

    Start the tour with a journey to Congo Square and visit the unmarked graves of free and enslaved victims of the yellow fever epidemic. Learn about the Quaker school where both Black and White students were educated together. See where the Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1793. Hear about Martha Washington’s enslaved handmaiden who emancipated herself and others who travelled along the historic “Underground Railway”. Learn about the Old London Coffee Shop where humans were inspected and sold into slavery. Walk in the footsteps of enslaved people, abolitionists, slaveholders and founding fathers as you hear about prominent early African-Americans.

    Also visit: Independence Hall, The President’s House, Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the First US Supreme Court Building, the American Philosophical Society Museum, Library Hall, Thomas Jefferson Garden, the First and Second Bank of the US, Carpenter's Hall, New Hall Military Museum, Independence Square, Washington Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, Bicentennial Moon Tree, John Todd House, Bishop White House, Kidd House, Dock Creek, the 18th Century Gardens, the Merchant's Exchange, and the US Customs House.

    The 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, Abolitionist’s House and more.

Location

Activity location

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    • Philadelphia
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Meet your guide holding a sign that says The Black Journey in front of the Independence Visitor Center, on the corner of 6th and Market Street, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States