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

Name: The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Brand: Viator
Price: 36 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (103 reviews)

4.9(103)2 horasInglêsReserve com 2 horas de antecedênciaPhiladelphia, Estados Unidos

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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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Não incluído

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O que fará

Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, United States
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
6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, United States
This is the house where the first two president's lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.
15 min
Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, United States
This is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement.
Congress Hall
6th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, United States
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Washington Square
Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Philadelphia, United States
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
10 min
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
419 S. 6th St., Philadelphia, United States
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!

Encontro e recolha

6 locais

Detalhes de recolha

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

Bom a saber

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

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

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