Discover the rich history of African-Americans in Philadelphia with an engaging walking tour. Learn about their contributions to the nation’s founding, visit historic sites, and hear inspiring stories of liberation and resilience.
Discover the rich history of African-Americans in Philadelphia with an engaging walking tour. Learn about their contributions to the nation’s founding, visit historic sites, and hear inspiring stories of liberation and resilience.
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Independence Hall - Congress Hall
Old City Hall
First U.S. Supreme Court Building
American Philosophical Society Museum
Library Hall
Thomas Jefferson Garden
First Bank of the U.S.
Second Bank of the U.S.
Carpenter’s Hall
Independence Square
Washington Square
Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier
Bicentennial Moon Tree
John Todd House…
- Independence Hall - Congress Hall
Old City Hall
First U.S. Supreme Court Building
American Philosophical Society Museum
Library Hall
Thomas Jefferson Garden
First Bank of the U.S.
Second Bank of the 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
The guided tour will also highlight the former sites of several historically significant locations, including:
Philadelphia Prison Site
Benjamin Rush House Site
Quaker Meeting House Site
Quaker School Site
- The President’s House - This residence housed the first two presidents and nine enslaved individuals.
- Liberty Bell Center - This bell, once atop Independence Hall, became a symbol for the abolition movement.
- Congress Hall - Join the Black Journey to discover its importance to Black history on the tour!
- Washington Square - Join the Black Journey to discover its importance to Black history on the tour!
- Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church - Join the Black Journey to discover its importance to Black history on the tour!
- In-Person Guide
- In-Person Guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
The tour begins at the Independence Visitor’s Center with an introduction to Black History during the colonial era. Participants will learn about the significant contributions of Black Americans in the nation’s founding. The tour will then proceed to the President’s House, where the group will learn about the nine enslaved individuals who lived there,…
The tour begins at the Independence Visitor’s Center with an introduction to Black History during the colonial era. Participants will learn about the significant contributions of Black Americans in the nation’s founding. The tour will then proceed to the President’s House, where the group will learn about the nine enslaved individuals who lived there, including the story of Martha Washington’s handmaid who escaped slavery.
The following stop is Congo Square, a historic site where people of African descent held celebrations and where both free and enslaved Africans are still interred. The tour continues to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Here, attendees will hear about the liberation of a woman whose enslaver attempted to recapture her, and the subsequent trial of her rescuers.
Additionally, the tour includes visits to iconic sites such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, and more.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.