Educational Experiences

A highlight for our students

—Zaheer

“Our student group took a tour of Philly's Gayborhood, led by Beyond the Bell's Rebecca; and the tour was a highlight for our students. I strongly recommend this tour. Here is just a sampling of student feedback:
“I loved your energy and humor”

“such an amazing tour… Every single time you spoke, it was always super engaging and so easy to follow…”

“You knowledge and humor are incredible and helped make the tour truly amazing”

“I am grateful to have learned about the pioneers of the community”

“I really appreciate your enthusiasm for sharing the history and vibrant culture of Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA+ community. It was clear you had a profound and passionate understanding of the various landmarks and stories you shared. Learning about the struggles and triumphs of the community in such an interactive way was inspiring.”

“You are not just a guide, but an ambassador for inclusivity and diversity in the city.”

This is an amazing tour, led by an amazing, knowledgeable, and passionate guide.”

An inspiring and refreshing tour

—Claire

“We brought a group of incoming college students to Philadelphia, and Beyond the Bell was the first city tour they had the opportunity to take. Joey was an AMAZING guide who kept them engaged after a long day of other activities and left them talking and excited for the rest of the evening. They all appreciated this perspective of history that doesn't center the white men highlighted in textbooks. This was such an inspiring and refreshing tour that I would recommend for school groups, tourists...truly anyone! Thank you Beyond the Bell!”