To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed a unique and racially diverse community. New Philadelphia was the first US town platted and registered by an African American. A formerly enslaved man, Free Frank McWorter, founded New Philadelphia in 1836 and purchased freedom for himself and 15 family members.
What you’ll hear
The Trailtold tour of New Philadelphia National Historic Site covers 1 GPS-triggered place across IL, including New Philadelphia National Historic Site. Pocket your phone and each story plays on its own as you arrive.
- New Philadelphia National Historic Site
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Download the app and let New Philadelphia National Historic Site narrate itself as you walk — GPS-triggered audio, hands-free.
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