Philadelphia, 1754.

When Benjamin Franklin published the colonies’ first political cartoon in 1754, titled Join, or Die!, only about 1/3 of colonists supported breaking from the Crown, and about 1/3 remained loyal to it. The rest, much like today, stayed on the sidelines.

So what changed over the next 20 years? Join us to learn whose profits, taxes, and livelihoods were on the line and how those tensions turned the undecided into a movement for revolution.

  • How long is the tour?

    When and How Long?

    Tours run seasonally with select evening and weekend times, lasting about 75 minutes and covering 1.25mi. Comfortable shoes are encouraged.

  • Man Full of Trouble Tavern in Philadelphia.

    Where do we meet?

    Tours start at your scheduled booking time at the corner of Pine & 2nd, located next to Man Full of Trouble Tavern.

  • Alley street in Philadelphia

    What to expect?

    A small-group walking tour that blends storytelling, neighborhood charm, and real history traveling through Society Hill and Independence National Park.

  • A street scene with brick buildings, yellow window frames, and American flags hanging outside. There are trees casting shadows on the sidewalk, and a vintage streetlamp is visible.

    How to book?

    Reserve your spot online in advance - tours often fill quickly, especially on weekends. Private and group bookings can be arranged upon request.

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Discover Society Hill, Philadelphia’s most charming neighborhood, where colonial homes and cobblestone streets share the city’s timeless story.

A red brick historic building with black window shutters, white window shutters, and an arched black door, surrounded by trees with green leaves.
A peaceful graveyard with a wooden park bench in the foreground and several tombstones scattered across the green, grassy area. Large trees providing shade are visible, with red brick buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
A historic brick house with green trees surrounding it, and tall modern buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky.
Row of brick row houses decorated with Halloween cobwebs, some with flags and potted plants, on a sunny street with blue sky.