Private Early American Music Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Explore Philadelphia with a guide on a private walking tour tracing the city's music from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Discover how diverse cultures merged their musical traditions as a new nation took shape. The tour is presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Music Heritage Council.

• Learn about composers Francis Hopkinson and Frank Johnson, and Benjamin Franklin's influence on early music
• Discover how musical instruments developed alongside the city's changing musical styles
• Explore how patriotic songs, spirituals, and protest music supported revolution, racial equality, and social change

Itinerary

1. The Liberty Bell and its link with early baroque, folk and sacred music.
2. Independence Hall, where early music was performed.
3. Christ Church Burial Ground where the composer Francis Hopkinson was buried.
4. The original site of Benjamin Franklin's Academy that became the University of Pennsylvania.
5. Site of the Old Reformed Church and the home of Francis Hopkinson.
6. Christ Church
7. Re-creation of the House of Benjamin Franklin.
8. City Tavern and the early music scene.
9. Old St. Mary's Catholic Church
10. Washington Square, previously Congo Square and the influences of African and Caribbean music on early life in Philadelphia.

What's Included

• Selected music playlist with QR codes for multimedia access

Food, drinks, and guide gratuity are not included in the listed price.