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Free Mini-Tour of Society Hill by Jim Murphy Plus … a book-signing- at Head House Books

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Date: Flag Day, Saturday, June 14, 2025

Time: Tour starts at 2 p.m., lasts about 60 minutes

Meeting Place: NW corner 3rd Street at Pine St., Philadelphia, near the Kosciuszko House

Cost: Tour is free

To order a book for signing, go to:

https://www.headhousebooks.com/order-copy-jim-murphys-book-real-philly-…

Your Tour Guide: Jim Murphy, certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, and author of “Real Philly History, Real Fast”

Jim’s claim: You will learn at least 9 things about Philadelphia and Society Hill you didn’t know before.

Reserve a spot: email [email protected] and put “I Want to Join Your Free Tour” in the subject line.

Details: This walking tour will visit various important sites in Society Hill, tell you why and how it got that name and reveal how the area has changed.

Book Signing: About 3 p.m. at Head House Books, 619 S. 2nd Street

Free Bonus: Those who stay for the book signing will learn a fun way to remember Philly’s key streets south of Market Street

Remember:

To register for free tour, email [email protected] and put “I Want to Join Your Free Tour” in the subject line.

To order books, go to:

https://www.headhousebooks.com/order-copy-jim-murphys-book-real-philly-history-real-fast-join-his-free-tour-society-hill

Questions: Email: [email protected] or call 610-506-3024.

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Arts and Culture
History and Preservation