A walking tour of downtown Norristown with dramatic performances to celebrate Emancipation Day.
On June 19th , Juneteenth, Norristown, through the hard work of Iron Age Theater and the NAACP Youth Council of Norristown, will celebrate the freeing of the slaves in a theatrically dynamic way. Guests will take a walking tour of sites of Black historical relevance and at each stop, see a scene or monologue that augments the theme of freedom and slavery.
This is the second year of the tours. Last year more than 600 people attended the day, taking a long walk around Norristown and watching great acting. The tour ran longer than expected the first year and has been shortened to about 50 minute.
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The tours begin at The Centre Theater at 208 DeKalb Street in Norristown from 10:30 am into 3 pm with a tour leaving every 30minutes. This free event will include a walking tour of downtown Norristown and visiting seven Underground Railroad sites or places significant to Norristown’s Black history. At each location a professional actor will perform a monologue or speech from Afican American History or theatre.that reflects the ideas and issues of the African American experience. The tours will be led by members of the NAACP youth council who will explain some of Norristown’s History and the significance of the locations while showing the heart of Norristown. This teaming of professional actor, youth guide and historical location make for an educational experience that touches both sides of the event, the performers and the audience.
Tours begin approximately every 30 minutes from The Centre Theater at 208 DeKalb Street Norristown.
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The tours are free but there is limited space per tour so make reservations for a specific tour start time.
Reservations can be made by calling
610-279-1013 or emailing
Featuring
Slave Narratives Speeches from African American History by
Richard Bradford,
Maurice Tucker,
Bob Weick,
Seidah Hill Durante,
Chadwick Rawlings
NAACP Youth Council members
act as tour guides
