A new way to experience Philadelphia’s diverse history.
The Religious Freedom Trails App
Philadelphia is filled with hidden histories waiting to be discovered.
Our free app brings history to life with GPS-guided tours and rich historical insights you can access anytime. From the establishment of religious freedom to the foundations of American democracy, use the app as your walking companion to uncover key moments, people, and places that shaped the nation.
Whether you're a curious visitor or a lifelong Philadelphian, explore the city’s history at your own pace—and see familiar places in a whole new way.
Now available for download on Google Play. Access on the web here. Apple coming soon!
Our main tour is the Religious Freedom Walk. Forthcoming digital tours include:
Religion and the American Revolution
The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: From Health Crisis to Social Crisis
World Religions of Greater Philadelphia
The Religious Landscape of North Philadelphia/Temple University
Religious Freedom in Germantown
Black Religious Freedom in Early Philadelphia
Join our Tour Guide Training Program!
This training course will equip guides to offer tours to the general public through the Dialogue Institute Tour Program, which centers on the themes of religious diversity and democracy.
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Your support helps us share the diverse history of Philadelphia’s religious life with everyone from local community members to international visitors.
