Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series: South 9th Street Market
About this Event
This tour explores the 9th Street Market, popularly known as the Italian Market or La Calle Nueve. Hear the stories of the (im)migrant families who built and sustain this vibrant corridor, brought to life through firsthand accounts, murals, lightboxes, and revitalized produce stands.These tours are led by the Our Market Project which revitalizes the South 9th Street Market through public art, storytelling & community-centered programming that preserves its cultural legacy and amplifies the voices of those who make it thrive.
TOUR INFO
Cost: FREE, registration required.
This tour includes transportation to and from the 9th Street Market, but will predominantly include walking within the neighborhood.
Meeting Point: Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106).
GUESTS ARE NOT ABLE TO MEET THE TOUR GROUP WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND MUST MEET AT THE VISITOR CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TOUR.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Check-in at the Visitor Center Information Desk when you arrive.
The tour within the neighborhood is approximately 90 minutes with additional time allotted for travel. Your tour will be led by a tour guide and a local tour host from the neighborhood.
Group Size: up to 25. Space is limited, please only reserve a space if you know you are able to attend. Space may be available for walk-up guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are unable to attend your reserved tour, please cancel your Eventbrite reservation to allow others to enjoy the Jawnt.
Transportation to and from the neighborhood is provided via the Neighborhood Jawnts Bus.
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