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The below list of organizations can provide you more information on the history of African Americans in Philadelphia.
Museums & House Museums
African American Museum of Philadelphia – 701 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA (215)574-0380 The AAMP is the first institution built by a major city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans. https://www.aampmuseum.org/
ACES Veterans Museum – 5801 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, 215-842-3742 Recognizing Blacks and minorities serving in WWII. Home of Parker Hall, the USO for Black troops during WWII. www.acesveteransmuseum.com
Belmont Mansion – 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 215-878-8844 www.belmontmansion.org
Johnson House . 6306 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 215-438-1768, www.johnsonhouse.org
Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery – 5501 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 215-205-4324, www.lwfsm.com
Marian Anderson Historic Residence – 762. S. Marian Anderson Way, Philadelphia, PA, 215-732-9505, marianandersonhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
Paul Robeson Historic Residence, 4951 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-747-4675, www.paulrobesonhouse.org
The Colored Girls Museum, 4613 Newhall St, Philadelphia, PA, 267- 630-4438, thecoloredgirlsmuseum.com
The Black Writers Museum, 5800 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 267-297-3078, blackwritersmuseum.com
New Africa Center, Muslim American Museum and Archive, 4243 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 610-352-0424, www.newafricacenter.com
Tours
Sweet Chariot – https://vimeo.com/240382073 Sweet Chariot is a video scavenger hunt through the city of Philadelphia. Use the Sweet Chariot App and Map to uncover hidden stories of the African American struggle for freedom. https://www.sweetchariotml.com
The Black Journey African American History Walking Tour – https://blackjourneyphiladelphia.com
Exhibits:
Presbyterian Historic Society – Building Knowledge & Breaking Barriers – https://bkbbphilly.org/exhibit
Philadelphia Stars – Negro League – Citizen Bank Park – awaiting instructions for this, but ask when you are at the Phillies game
Online Philadelphia History:
Lion of Zion 10-36 Tour (scheduled or Private Tour) Contact dgary@dhexenterprises.com for upcoming schedule or to schedule
