Black History Sites in Philadelphia

Updated: March 12, 2009

From South Street to the African American Museum, visit these top five destinations that have shaped Philadelphia's history.

Black History Sites

  1. 1 New Freedom Theater
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    1346 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19121 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended African American Museum in Philadelphia
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    701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    The country's first major museum devoted specifically to African-American history and traditions.

  3. 3 Mother Bethel Foundation
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    419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

  4. 4 Declaration House
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    701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

    Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on this site.

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