March 23, 2025
12:00 pm
American Vegan Center
A 90-minute walking tour through Old City focusing on its vegetarian and vegan history, led by Vance Lehmkuhl. Attendees will visit historic locations tied to vegetarian pioneers such as Benjamin Lay, Ben Franklin, the Grimke sisters, Sylvester Graham, Bronson Alcott, Caroline Earle White, Peace Pilgrim, and Alfoncie Austin. U.S. vegetarian and vegan advocacy officially launched in Philadelphia, dovetailing with many aspects of social reform, and how that happened illustrates Philadelphia’s groundbreaking role in American history.
The tour departs from the steps of the American Vegan Center at 17 N. 2nd Street at noon on Sunday, March 23rd.