About this Event
The 7th Ward Tour Description
Philadelphia’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 Journey
The 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.
*This event is free however advanced registration is required.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 419 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States
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