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Juneteenth: Here s How You Can Celebrate in Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia

Juneteenth: Here s How You Can Celebrate in Philadelphia – NBC10 Philadelphia
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Things to do in Philly this weekend and next week

Things to do in Philly this weekend and next week
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On The Way To Freedom: 7 Stops Along Pennsylvania s Underground Railroad

The original owner of the Belmont Mansion was a judge who used his attic to hide freedom seekers. He was also known to purchase enslaved people so he could set them free. Currently, an Underground Railroad Museum is located on the site. Afterward, view the secret hiding spots, including a trap door, in the Johnson House Historic Site attic. Initially owned by Samuel and Jennett Johnson, they housed freedom seekers while waiting to move on towards freedom. The Kennett Underground Railroad Center helps you imagine the journey taken by freedom seekers. Learn about the 16 sites around the town where freedom seekers lived.

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5 essential Black history sites in Philadelphia

5 essential Black history sites in Philadelphia Nneka M. Okona Delve into Philadelphia s Black American history Â© Jana Shea / Getty Images Since Philadelphia formerly served as the nationâs capital, the story of the founding fathers is often the core lesson that visitors take away. There is, however, a narrative of equal importance to remembering and preserving American history here: the legacy of African Americans and their contributions to the cityâs cultural fabric. From exploring the exhibits at The National Constitution Center to learning about a devout Quaker family integral to the Underground Railroad in the 1800s, thereâs more African American history to be revealed, digested and remembered in Philadelphia than meets the eye.

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