General Lee Attacks Philadelphia An Alternative History Tour
Overview
It is June 1863. The Confederate Army is marching into Pennsylvania. If they win the next battle, is Philadelphia next?
Step into the panic of the "Great Scare" on this immersive 2-hour walking tour that treats history like a live crisis. While other tours focus on 1776, we investigate the terrifying summer of 1863, when Philadelphia—the second-largest city in the Union—braced for a Confederate invasion.
Why this tour? This isn't a standard sightseeing walk; it is an investigation into the "what ifs" of the Civil War. Led by an expert guide, you will scrutinize the logistical nightmares and leadership decisions that saved the Union. You will analyze hidden history in plain sight and discover just how close the city—and the nation—came to collapse.
What's Included
- Walking tour
Meeting Location
1414 South Penn Square
Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
135 South 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
The tour ends at the back of Independence Hall, at the corner of 6th and Sansom Streets
What To Expect
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15th St Trolley Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Union League of Philadelphia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Philadelphia Sketch Club
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
808 Locust St
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Independence Hall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-5621213P1
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