Philadelphia, 1754.

When Benjamin Franklin published the colonies’ first political cartoon in 1754, titled Join, or Die!, only 1/3 of colonists supported breaking from the Crown, 1/3 remained loyal to it, and the rest preferred to stay neutral 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 they convinced the undecided in favor of a revolution.

Tour Details

  • 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 2nd & Spruce, 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 photo ops 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.

The Hill-Physick House in Society Hill, Philadelphia, a Federal-style mansion featured on Join or Die’s historic America 250 walking tours.
The Man Full of Trouble Tavern in Society Hill, the oldest surviving tavern in Philadelphia and a featured landmark on Join or Die’s America 250 walking tours.
Row of beautifully preserved colonial brick homes in Society Hill, Philadelphia, a highlight of Join or Die’s historic America 250 walking tours.
Historic headstones in St. Peter’s Churchyard in Society Hill, Philadelphia, an evocative stop on Join or Die’s America 250 walking tours.