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Published on February 27, 2026
In Philadelphia, we’re committed to being the most welcoming big city in the country, and we recognize our unique heritage is born from the stories and histories of all those who have and do call the United States of America home.
Our Indivisible series celebrates the beauty and strength of being both proudly American (calling America your home) and proudly diverse — showcasing how the many cultures, backgrounds and perspectives come together to form a richer, more inclusive identity.
Not either/or. Never divided. Indivisible.
Black History MontH 2026HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2025
In 2026, we’re celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the first national observance of Black history, initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) in 1926.
To kick off Black History Month 2026, we partnered with global icon and Philadelphia native Patti LaBelle for a spot titled “We Are the Fabric. We Are the Thread.”
The acclaimed “Godmother of Soul” showcases the impact of Philadelphia’s Black historic landmarks through her pilgrimage to spaces where this history lives.
The message is clear: You cannot tell the story of American culture, innovation, music, food, art, literature or progress without the contributions of Black Philadelphians.
This Black History Month, Visit Philadelphia is also partnering with two tour companies to offer four free, professionally guided walking tours throughout the city’s historic Seventh Ward, as well as at sites where the city’s Black forebears walked, talked and helped shape the nation.
The tours — coinciding with the year-long celebration of America’s 250th birthday — aim to explore the lived experiences of our shared multicultural history.
As part of the Indivisible campaign, we’re highlighting Black individuals whose work has made a lasting impact on Philadelphia’s cultural, creative and civic landscape.
Their contributions reflect the living legacy of Black excellence and affirm that you cannot tell the story of Philadelphia, or America, without Black history. Read more below.
Founded by Brittni Jennings and Kristin Kelley, Afromation Avenue is a Philadelphia-based street art initiative dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Black spaces. By collaborating with local artists and residents, the duo reimagines the urban landscape — transforming standard street signs in historically Black neighborhoods into vibrant, affirming messages ensuring Black stories are heard, Black communities are seen and Black joy is felt.
Whitney Roberts is an award-winning writer and content creator. She has been honored by the NAACP and her work has been featured by Wired, i-D and NBC. She’s also contributed to The Root, Shondaland, Insider, and Parents magazine, and collaborated with NPR, WHYY, and various philanthropic efforts.
Will Toms is an award-winning entrepreneur and strategist, best known as the co-founder of REC Philly, a nationally recognized creative-economy platform supporting creatives and freelancers through space, agency and community. For more than a decade, he has partnered with brands, cities and institutions to drive culture-led marketing, workforce development and innovation for Gen Z and millennial audiences.
Vashti Dubois is the founder of The Colored Girls Museum (TCGM) in Germantown. Founded in 2015, TCGM is the first cultural institution in the nation dedicated to centering and honoring the stories, creativity and lived experiences of the “ordinary” Colored Girl of African descent, transforming everyday life into art, memory and collective history.
This Black History Month, we’re teaming up with local influencers to highlight the countless stories of Black history that are woven into the fabric of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and historic institutions.
New videos will be released throughout the month, so be sure to follow us on Instagram or bookmark this page.
Watch the first two Black History Stories below.
During Hispanic Heritage Month in 2025, we honored the stories of Philadelphians who carry tradition into the future, branch out while staying grounded and follow their calling without losing their voice.
Check out the hero video below, then scroll down to watch individual conversations with members of Philadelphia’s Hispanic and Latino communities below as they explore the indelible bond between heritage and home.
It’s Philly’s biggest year yet!
Make the most of it by booking the Visit Philly Overnight Package, which comes with free hotel parking and complimentary tickets to some of the most popular attractions in each of Greater Philadelphia’s five counties including Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute, the Mercer Museum in Bucks County, Longwood Gardens in Chester County, the Brandywine Museum of Art in Delaware County and Elmwood Park Zoo in Montgomery County.
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