Visit Philadelphia Black History Tour Series  - 7th Ward Tour

Black History Tour Series

Visit Philadelphia has partnered with 1838 Black Metropolis and The Black Journey to offer free guided walking tours throughout February.

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

The 7th Ward Tour DescriptionPhiladelphia’s Seventh Ward was a vibrant hub of Black life and immigrant communities from the late 1700s through the 1960s. By 1900, it was home to nearly 30% of the city’s Black population and stood at the center of Black culture, education, faith, and activism, with numerous schools, churches, and community institutions led by abolitionists, educators, athletes, and civil and women’s rights leaders. The neighborhood’s significance drew W.E.B. Du Bois to Philadelphia, where he conducted his groundbreaking study through door-to-door interviews and documented the economic, educational, and political discrimination Black residents faced. On this tour, visitors will see the homes of civil rights leaders, historic churches and schools, Underground Railroad sites, and locations marked by both political violence and extraordinary acts of courage that shaped the community’s legacy.About The Black JourneyThe Black Journey is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing Black history through immersive, place-based storytelling that connects people to the landscapes where history happened. We currently offer five live, in-person walking tours and two self-guided audio tours — one in Philadelphia and one in Chicago — centering the lives, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities whose stories are often overlooked or underrepresented. Our mission is to foster deeper historical understanding, inspire meaningful dialogue, and ensure that Black history remains visible, valued, and woven into the public memory of the cities we serve.Learn more about our tours at www.blackjourneyphiladelphia.com, follow us on social media @theblackjourney, or contact blackphiladelphiawalkingtour@gmail.com for group bookings and questions. We give tours all year long.*This event is free however advanced registration is required.

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