Underground Railroad FreeWalk: Philadelphia Firstival
Details
Walking history tour of Underground Railroad and related sites in the city of Philadelphia
Start: Love Park, 16th and JFK, near Suburban Station
Finish: Love Park
**Distance:**7mi
Where to find us: near 16th and JFK
Optional endpoints: Many
Mini: 10K (6mi) loop back to Love Park
Terrain: paved
Transit: Septa to Suburban Station
Return: Septa Regional Rail
Parking: Love Park, Family Court Building, nearby garages
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: history, urban, theme
Coordinator: Charles Updike
Please register for free.
Travel on foot as many Underground passengers did, learn about the history of the abolitionist movement in Philadelphia that helped to spawn the Underground Railroad, and the local routes moving people through the Philadelphia region, and finish with a visit to the African American Museum, admission not included, with special Philly250 events taking place, perhaps a late lunch stop for those interested, and return to the start.
Further details to come.
Highlights:
- Octavio Catto memorial
- Paschall Alley
- St Georges Church
- Arch Street Wharf
- Front and Market
- Anthony Benezet Home
- Lucretia Mott home
- Pennsylvania Hall
- Liberty Bell
- President's house
- Washington Square
- Mother Bethel AME Church
- James Forten House
- William Still house
- W E B DuBois mural
- Frances Ellen Watkins Harper House
- African American Museum