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WALKING TOURS
Downtown Heritage & Historic Southeast Lancaster
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our tours will help you gain insight into the roots of African American history in Lancaster and surrounding counties. You learn about the roles of African American abolitionists, freedom seekers, civil rights activists, and African American business owners & pioneers. You will discover the roles various city churches played in the African American experience and much more!
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE TOURS
ABOUT
Heritage tours, which take place in the central business district, focus on older Lancaster African American history and the Underground Railroad.
TOUR DATES
May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 | First tour at 11 a.m.; Second tour at 2 p.m.
LOCATION
City of Lancaster Visitor Center, 38 Penn Square, near Central Market
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SITES
Stevens & Smith Center for Democracy, Trinity Lutheran Church, St. James Church and Cemetery
DURATION
About two hours; no reservations
HISTORIC SOUTHEAST LANCASTER TOURS
ABOUT
The Southeast walking tours focus on Urban Renewal and Civil Rights in Lancaster.
TOUR DATES
May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9 | First tour at 11 a.m.; second tour at 2 p.m.
LOCATION
Crispus Attucks Community Center, 407 Howard Ave.
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SITES
Charles Moton House, former Conestoga Elks lodge, Urban Renewal marker
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DURATION
About 1.5 hours; no reservations
Read about pricing & how to register for our tours this 2024 season!
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults $17
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Seniors (62 & older) $10
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Students (6–18 ) $5
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Children under 6 FREE
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Visitor Resources
Please email information@aahsscpa.org if you have questions before you begin your tour.
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For more information and to download reports about these properties in the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, visit undergroundrroriginspa.org/heritage-re-sources
PAYMENT PROCESS
We accept credit cards, PayPal and checks or money orders made payable to AAHS of SCPA and mailed to the address shown below:
AAHS of SCPA
1400 Harrisburg Pike #4022
Lancaster, PA 17604-4022
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Tour proceeds fund African American Historical Society programs and expenses
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Also working with the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania on this heritage tourism program, in addition to LancasterHistory.org, City of Lancaster Office of Promotion, and Historic Lancaster Walking Tour, Inc. are the following supporters and collaborators:
