The Heartbeat of Africa
7th Street and Walnut Street
(Washington Square)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Ripped from their homeland, African slaves and their descendents gathered in Washington Square — once known as Congo Square — to sing, drum and play music, trying to hold on to various aspects of their culture.
That is, until wary members of the White community passed a law making their gatherings illegal.
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An evening walking tour with Once Upon A Nation
Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
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