Philadelphia Black History Walking Tour

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

Meeting Point

Independence Visitor Center

599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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

What's included:

• In-Person Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

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

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The President's House

6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

This is the house where the first two president's lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.

15 minutes

Liberty Bell Center

526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

This is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement.

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Congress Hall

6th & Chestnut Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!

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Washington Square

Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!

10 minutes

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!

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