Black history and culture are a vital part of Greater Philadelphia’s past, present and future.
The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection celebrates Black culture all year long, and Black History Month offers a special opportunity to commemorate the many contributions of Black figures throughout history and reflect on a just and more equitable future for all.
This Black History Month, learn about Black trailblazers in American history with special programming at iconic Philly institutions like The African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center.
Celebrate Black art and artists with Black history trolley tours from Mural Arts Philadelphia and special performances from The Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Philadelphia.
Discover a new favorite shop or restaurant while supporting the many Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia, and uncover history hidden in plain sight at one of the many African American cultural and historic sites that dot Greater Philadelphia.
Read on for our guide on how to celebrate Black History Month in Philadelphia for 2023.
Note: Events in this article are arranged in chronological order.
