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Girard College to Eastern State Penitentiary: A Tour of North Fairmount
Friday, May 5, 2023 - 4pm WALK LEADER: Kathy Haas, Director of Historical Resources at Girard CollegeMEETING PLACE: By the Girard College sign, just outside the Girard College gate at the corner of Corinthian Ave and Girard Ave. This is near 15 & 33 bus stops or a 1/2 mile walk west from the Girard … Continue reading Girard College to Eastern State Penitentiary: A Tour of North Fairmount
Jane’s Walk 2022
Once again, we’re postponing Jane’s Walk PHL. Globally, many Jane’s Walk city organizers are taking their festivals online this year. To me, this is no substitute for in-person walks. By this time next year, we hope that the community spread of COVID-19 is far behind us and we’ll walk together again. At the heart of … Continue reading Jane’s Walk 2022
2021: POSTponed = POSTcards
Because Jane's Walk Philadelphia postponed in-person walks (yes, again), we're celebrating Jane's Walk this month by asking Philadelphians to share a postcard from somewhere around town - from beloved public spaces that soothe, neighborhood treasures hiding in plain sight, signs of spring, or the view from the stoop. Think of it as a way of … Continue reading 2021: POSTponed = POSTcards
Spring 2020: Walk Together, Apart
The first weekend of May usually means Jane's Walk in cities worldwide. But we are all doing things differently this year. While we can't walk together, our resourceful walk leaders are helping us think of ways to experience Philly in the meantime. Public Art on the Parkway Virtual WalkMAY 2 @ 2pm Take a virtual … Continue reading Spring 2020: Walk Together, Apart
Jane’s Walk 2020: Postponed
Like so many things this year, Jane's Walk 2020 will not take place as planned on May 1-3. We are disappointed but think it's best to postpone this year's walk weekend due to the evolving Covid-19 public health crisis. We are looking for other ways we might safely celebrate public life, our city's incredible neighborhoods, … Continue reading Jane’s Walk 2020: Postponed
Celebrate William Penn’s 375th Birthday with a walk on October 12
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - 10am WALK LEADER: Jim Murphy MEETING PLACE: Outside National Constitution Center (5th/Arch streets)Free. All are welcome. Rain or shine. Celebrate William Penn's 375th birthday with a special off-season Jane's Walk! Jim Murphy, a Philadelphia history writer and a certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, will be your … Continue reading Celebrate William Penn’s 375th Birthday with a walk on October 12
Thank you for a spectacular Jane’s Walk 2019
Thank you to our three dozen walk leaders for sharing your expertise and enthusiasm so generously. Thank you to the hundreds of walk participants for bringing out your curiosity and experiences. You made Philadelphia magic this weekend!
Explora la Calle Cinco Norte / Explore North 5th St.
THIS WALK HAS BEEN CANCELLED Sunday, May 5, 2019 - 1pm WALK LEADERS: Stephanie Michel and Gabriella Nolan The North 5th Street Revitalization ProjectMEETING PLACE: Ribs R' Us (4912 N 5th St), near the Route 47 bus stop. Look for the balloons.Free. All are welcome. Rain or shine. Join us!! Come explore the southern half … Continue reading Explora la Calle Cinco Norte / Explore North 5th St.
Sidewalk History: 1918 South Philadelphia Race Riot
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 4pm WALK LEADER: Ken Finkel, Temple University History DepartmentMEETING PLACE: Meet at 20th and Federal Streets, across from the police/fire station. Free. All are welcome. Rain or shine. South Philadelphia erupted in riots after Adella Bond moved into 2936 Ellsworth Street in late July, 1918. Historians know relatively little about … Continue reading Sidewalk History: 1918 South Philadelphia Race Riot
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