JULY 5, SUN 2 PM – SOCIETY HILL STROLL
Meet at NE corner, 2nd & Spruce Sts.
Society Hill received its name from the "Free Society of Traders" who were granted a strip of land in this area by William Penn in 1683. Take a leisurely walk through this country's largest, intact collection of original colonial and post-colonial residential architecture. Learn about this neighborhood's mid 20th century renewal efforts and its contribution to establishing Philadelphia as a "livable" city.
Tours run through October, rain or shine. Reservations are not required. $10 adults; $8 students; Children 10 and under, accompanied by adult, free; $5 Preservation Alliance members.
For the full July schedule and more information, visit www.PreservationAlliance.com, email tours@preservationalliance.com or call 215-546-1146 x 3.
The mission of the Preservation Alliance is to actively promote the appreciation, protection, and appropriate use and development of the Philadelphia region’s historic buildings, communities and landscapes.
