Explore Uriah Levy’s legacy, from battling antisemitism to ending Navy flogging, on a scenic Delaware River tour ending at a historic tavern.
Explore Uriah Levy’s legacy, from battling antisemitism to ending Navy flogging, on a scenic Delaware River tour ending at a historic tavern.
- Elfreth’s Alley - We will tour the oldest continuously lived-on residential street in the country. This is also where Levy lived as a child.
- 2nd St & Market St - This was the center of commercial life in the United States and an ideal place for a young sailor to get his start
- Penn’s Landing - Get your first view of the Delaware River as…
- Elfreth’s Alley - We will tour the oldest continuously lived-on residential street in the country. This is also where Levy lived as a child.
- 2nd St & Market St - This was the center of commercial life in the United States and an ideal place for a young sailor to get his start
- Penn’s Landing - Get your first view of the Delaware River as we continue to explore Levy’s life and career.
- Spruce Street Harbor Park - We will get more beautiful views of the river as we explore Levy’s life
- Penn’s Landing Marina - We will see the ships docked in the marina today as well as where the USS United States departed for her maiden voyage
- Headhouse Square - We will see the surviving Market Shambles that would have been a part of Levy’s life in Philadelphia
- A Man Full of Trouble - We will close our tour then enjoy a complimentary drink from a select menu at Philadelphia’s only surviving pre-revolutionary tavern
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Snacks
The first Jewish Commodore, Uriah Levy, is remembered for ending the practice of flogging in the Navy. Less known was his fight against antisemitism, whether that fight was in a courtroom or with his fists.
Levy’s story includes pirates, founding fathers, and tenacity in the face of prejudice.
His story will have you laughing and cheering as we enjoy…
The first Jewish Commodore, Uriah Levy, is remembered for ending the practice of flogging in the Navy. Less known was his fight against antisemitism, whether that fight was in a courtroom or with his fists.
Levy’s story includes pirates, founding fathers, and tenacity in the face of prejudice.
His story will have you laughing and cheering as we enjoy sites along the beautiful Delaware River.
We will finish with a drink at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, Philadelphia’s only original pre-revolutionary tavern still standing.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
