Philadelphia Trip 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 Bishop White’s house. He ordained two Black pastors. One pastor started the 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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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Philadelphia, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Bishop White’s house. He ordained two Black pastors. One pastor started the 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
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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
Stop At: The President’s House, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is the house where the first two president’s lived as well as 9 enslaved individuals.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is the bell that sat atop of Independence Hall. It was a symbol for the abolition movement.
Pass By: Congress Hall, 6th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Stop At: Washington Square Park, Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Join the Black Journey to hear the significant to Black history on the tour!
