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