The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-Person Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Independence Hall

Passing 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

15 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

10 min

Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.