THE BLACK JOURNEY: AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY WALKING TOUR OF PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA

City: Philadelphia (United States of America) Latitude: -75.16379 Longitude:-75.16379 Id: 35428 -S:1037

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Free Cancellation
English (English)  

90Minutes

EUR 30.91 30.91 EUR
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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    • 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
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
    • Face masks required for guides in public areas
    • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
    • Guides required to regularly wash hands
    • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

    Logistics Instructions

  • Start location : Please meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign on the NE corder of 6th and Market Streets in front of the Independence Visitors Center.
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  • Adult : from 0 to 4 : from 0 to 15 Persons
  • Child : from 5 to 11 : from 0 to 15 Persons
  • Adult : from 12 to 64 : from 0 to 15 Persons
  • Adult : from 65 to 120 : from 0 to 15 Persons

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