Philadelphia Black History Walking Guided Tour

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 to many past and present African-American schools, churches and institutions as well as abolitionists, educators, athletes and political and women’s civil rights activists.
The Seventh Ward was so fascinating that W.E.B Du Bois traveled to Philadelphia to conduct his study of Philadelphia’s Black population residing in the ward. Staying in the Seventh Ward, Dr. Du Bois conducted door-to-door in-depth interviews with Black Philadelphians from all walks of life.

This is your opportunity to join us as we explore this still fascinating community that played a significant role in Black Philadelphia history.

Meeting Point

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

We will meet you in front of Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church near the Bishop Richard Allen Statue. I will be holding a "Black Journey" sign.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Mother Bethel is a historic church founded by prominent African-American clergy in the 18th centry.

Pass by without stopping

South Street

301 South Street, between Front and 10th Streets, Philadelphia, 19147, Pennsylvania

Famous street in Philadelphia with many shops, restaurants and historic events.

Pass by without stopping

What's included:

• Guided Tour