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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
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

By The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,075 per adult
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  • 2h
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Overview

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

Activity location

  • The President's House
    • 6th and Market Streets,
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Independence Visitor Center
    • 599 Market Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00pm
Price details
￥5,075 x 1 Adult￥5,075
Total
Price is ￥5,075
Until Fri, Jun 20
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedIn-Person Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities

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  • 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

Activity itinerary

Independence Hall (Pass by)
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
The President's House
  • 15m
This is the house where the first two president's lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.
Liberty Bell Center (Pass by)
This is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement.
Congress Hall (Pass by)
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Washington Square
  • 10m
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church (Pass by)
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe President's House
    • 6th and Market Streets,
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEIndependence Visitor Center
    • 599 Market Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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