PC04-The Black Journey in the 7th Ward

From the end of the 18th century until the 1960s, Philadelphia’s 7th Ward was a thriving Black and immigrant community, home to abolitionists, educators, athletes and activists as well as African American churches, schools and institutions. The 7th Ward was an important stop on the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration. Around the turn of the 20th century, W.E.B. DuBois lived there, interviewing Black Philadelphians from all walks of life for his classic work, The Philadelphia Negro. This walking tour uses the past to talk about current issues, including public transit today and the fight to desegregate Philadelphia trolleys 100 years before Rosa Parks.

Please Note: At the end of the tour a different station will need to be used for ADA accessibility.