William Penn Annex East in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Day of Reciprocity

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

1. A Day of Reciprocity Marker Text

Inscription.

In late August of 1793, leading members of the free African and white communities joined in a banquet to celebrate the roof raising of the first African church in Philadelphia. The dinner was in two parts, Dr. Benjamin Rush explained, "six of the most respectable of the white company" served dinner for the men and women of African descent. "May African churches everywhere soon succeed..." was Dr. Rush's heartfelt toast as the white donors and workers then ate, served by the African participants.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1793.

Location. 39° 57.031′ N, 75° 9′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in William Penn Annex East. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and South Independence Mall West (6th Street), on the left when traveling west on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: President's House Site N of Liberty Bell Pavilion, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Executive Branch (here, next to this marker); The opener of the Way (here, next to this marker); Refuge in the country

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(here, next to this marker); "Burn this treaty to Hell!" (here, next to this marker); "I am free now" (here, next to this marker); "We shall come to a civil war" (here, next to this marker); Death Carts (here, next to this marker); Promoting the Abolition of Slavery (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

More about this marker. The marker is highly reflective and difficult to photograph straight on.

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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

2. A Day of Reciprocity Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 22, 2017

3. A Day of Reciprocity Marker

Exhibit on the exterior of the east wall of The President's House partial reconstruction (center marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.