Friday, June 23rd: Veg History Walking Tour

Event Date:

June 23, 2023

Event Time:

12:00 pm

Event Location:

American Vegan Center

A 76-minute* walking tour through Old City focusing on its vegetarian and vegan history, led by Vance Lehmkuhl. Attendees will see historic spots (most, unfortunately, lacking historical markers) 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. Vegetarian advocacy officially launched in the U.S. in 1817 just one block from the American Vegan Center, and the story of that group along with others illustrates Philadelphia’s groundbreaking role in American veg history.

The tour departs from the steps of the American Vegan Center at 17 N. 2nd Street at noon on Friday, June 23rd. All attendees are entitled to a 10% discount on any food items purchased at the American Vegan Center on this day.

Experience the veg history walking tour along with Emilia Leese, author of Think Like A Vegan, who will be appearing at the American Vegan Center in the evening on June 23rd.

*Depending on logistical and traffic issues, tour may take up to 88 minutes.

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Event Location:

  • American Vegan Center
  • 17 N 2nd St
  • Philadelphia
  • PA
  • 19106
  • USA

Event Schedule Details

  • June 23, 2023 12:00 pm   -   1:30 pm
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