Activities ,Walking tours ,Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history

The Black Journey: 7th Ward Black History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, United States

The Black Journey: 7th Ward Black History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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Overview

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E-Ticket

What To Expect

Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th century until the 1960s. By 1900 the Ward was home to approximately 30% of Black Philadelphians. Boasting the largest Black population in the city, the Seventh Ward was the epicenter of Black culture and home to many past and present African-American schools, churches and institutions as well as abolitionists, educators, athletes and political and women’s civil rights activists.

The Seventh Ward was so fascinating that W.E.B Du Bois traveled to Philadelphia to conduct his study of Philadelphia’s Black population residing in the ward. Staying in the Seventh Ward, Dr. Du Bois conducted door-to-door in-depth interviews with Black Philadelphians from all walks of life.

This is your opportunity to join us as we explore this still fascinating community that played a significant role in Black Philadelphia history.

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Important info

Wheelchair accessible. Stroller accessible. Service animals allowed. Near public transportation. Surfaces are wheelchair accessible. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking