The Black Journey: 7th Ward Black History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 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 (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour will end just blocks away from the restaurants, shops and public transport sites of South Street and Broad Street.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
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.