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