Bible Riots & Other Religious History Walking Tour

As part of its 2025 Fall Training Program, 19th Century Growing Pains or We The People... Now What?, the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is offering a Bible Riots & Other Religious History Walking Tour on Thursday, November 13 from 9-11 am, which starts near St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church (243 North Lawrence St.) and ends at Mother Bethel AME Church (419 6th St.).

Dr. David Krueger, certified tour guide and executive director of APT corporate member the Dialogue Institute of Temple University will lead this walking tour which will begin with a discussion about Protestant-Catholic relations, immigration, and other social factors that led to the Bible riots (often referred to as the Nativist Riots) of 1844. The tour will also delve into other significant aspects of 18th- and 19th-century religious history in Philadelphia, such as the wave of religious fervor during the Second Great Awakening and the bitter struggle over slavery that divided many religious communities. This tour will also discuss approaches to discussing the challenging topic of religion in a way that conveys accurate information, while facilitating positive interactions with diverse audiences.

Check out the complete training program description to figure out the best combination of events and pricing for you. The full package of a possible 9 events PLUS a full day bus tour to Fairmount Park is ($100 member/ $150 non-member), or you may prefer to choose individual tour or lecture events ($15 member/$25 non-member) with or without the full bus day ($50/$70).

Non-members can join APT - early bird pricing for 2026 membership is available through December 31 - and receive the member discount.

This tour is also offered on Saturday November 15.
Also offered in this time slot: 1838 Black Metropolis Walking Tour

It's a great combination of skills building and content - please join us!