Free Mini-Tour of Society Hill. Plus … a book-signing- at Head House Books
Jun
14

Free Mini-Tour of Society Hill. Plus … a book-signing- at Head House Books

The 60-minute mini-tour on June 14 will walk through key areas of beautiful Society Hill and end up at Head House Books for a signing of Jim Murphy’s book, “Real Philly History, Real Fast.” The tour is free. The book signing is for those who pre-order the book at Head House Books.

Fast Facts:

Date: Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: Tour starts at 2 p.m., lasts about 60 minutes

Meeting Place: NW corner 3rd Street at Pine St., Philadelphia, near the Kosciuszko House

Cost: Tour is free

To order a book for signing, go here.

Your Tour Guide: Jim Murphy, certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, and author of “Real Philly History, Real Fast”

Jim’s claim: You will learn at least 9 things about Philadelphia and Society Hill you didn’t know before.

Reserve a spot: email Jim@realphillyhistory.com and put “I Want to Join Your Free Tour” in the subject line.

Details: This walking tour will visit various important sites in Society Hill, tell you why and how it got that name and reveal how the area has changed.

Book Signing: About 3 p.m. at Head House Books, 619 S. 2nd Street

Free Bonus: Those who stay for the book signing will learn a fun way to remember Philly’s key streets south of Market Street

Remember: To register for free tour, email Jim@realphillyhistory.com and put “I Want to Join Your Free Tour” in the subject line. To order books, go here.

Questions: Email: Jim@realphillyhistory.com or call 610-506-3024

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