April 26, 2025
3:00 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 3 pm on Saturday, April 26th.
NOTE: Unlike our regular weekend tours, this will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPECIAL for SPRING 2025!
All tour attendees are also eligible to acquire a copy of the fascinating new veg history book Revolutionary Peace, by AVC tour director Vance Lehmkuhl, at a deep discount of of $8.00 apiece, or $5.00 for students (retail price $11.99).