The inaugural North Philadelphia History Festival, a celebration of African American and Puerto Rican heritage through art, music, film, history and culture, will be held July 24-27, 2025.

Events and activations will take place throughout North Philly. The festival will feature photo exhibitions, visual installations, film screenings, panel discussions, a walking tour, and live performances curated by scholars, artists, cultural workers and community members, including Diane Turner, PhD, Leslie Willis Lowry, Jacqueline Wiggins, Christopher R. Rogers, PhD, and 1838 Black Metropolis.

All events are free but space is limited. To learn more and RSVP, go here.