Columbia Avenue Rebellion '64 Walking Tour

WHAT: One of the first civil rights uprisings of the 1960s began in North Philadelphia in August, 1964. The Columbia Avenue rebellion transfigured the area around Cecil B. Moore Ave. and Temple University, and it marked a watershed in the city's racial politics. And yet there are no public memorials, markers, or murals dedicated to grappling with these three days of unrest in August, 1964.

WHO: A group of Temple students enrolled in the course, "History of the U.S. City in Nine Uprisings," are offering a free walking tour to commemorate this pivotal event in the city's history. The tour will last roughly 1.5 hours and will be followed by a small reception at the Temple Honors Program on the second floor of Tuttleman Hall.

WHERE & WHEN: Meet at noon at the corner of Cecil B. Moore Ave and 22nd St., in front of the Staircases and Mountaintops mural. Alternatively, a group will be meeting at Temple and walking over together -- meet at 11:40 a.m in front of Rock Hall (1715 N. Broad St.).

A note about accessibility: The total walking time will be about 30-40 minutes. The tour will involve traversing uneven sidewalks and broken curb cuts. Water and snacks will be provided.

QUESTIONS: Contact Prof. Bench Ansfield at [email protected]. More details will be shared via email closer to the event.

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