'America's Most Historic Square Mile' Feel the power walking throughout many parts of the Independence National Historical Park while knowing that it was a part of the American Revolution and the nation's founding history. Even though the park itself is 55-acres large, which comprises much of the downtown area known as Center City or the Historic District, the main focal point is within several square blocks which is called Independence Mall. The park has been nicknamed "America's most … [Read more...]
A Memorial for All Imigrants Located at the Irish Memorial
July 9, 2012 By
'Meeting the Irish of the Past' The Irish Memorial, which overlooks the Delaware River, is located in a 1.75 acre park in Penn's Landing, right at the southeast corner of Front and Chestnut Streets. It first opened on October 25, 2003 and is recognized as a National Monument. The Irish Memorial was sculpted by Glenna Goodacre, the artist who sculpted the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, D.C.. The monument is dedicated to the memory of more than one million men, women and children … [Read more...]
Arden Theatre Company – Theaters in Philadelphia
March 7, 2012 By
'Kid Friendly Theater' The Arden Theatre Company is a smaller type of theater in Philadelphia which is located in Old City on the corner of 2nd and Filbert Streets. This theatre is kid friendly and allows children to help usher. History of the Arden Theatre Company The Arden Theatre Company was founded in 1988 by Terrence J. Nolen, Amy Murphy and Aaron Posner and began producing in the Walnut Street Theatre. It wasn't until 1995, when the company purchased a 50,000 square-foot building … [Read more...]
National Liberty Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
March 5, 2012 By
'Honoring Diverse People and Heroes' . History of the National Liberty Museum The National Liberty Museum is a place for preserving America’s heritage of freedom. It opened on January 12, 2000 and was founded to help "combat America's growing problem with violence and bigotry by celebrating our nation's heritage of freedom and the wonderful diverse society it has produced." National Liberty Museum Experience & Atmosphere The National Liberty Museum is four … [Read more...]
Carpenters’ Hall – History of Philadelphia
February 18, 2012 By
'Key Meeting Place of the First Continental Congress' Carpenters' Hall is a historic building in Old City Philadelphia that is also part of Independence National Historical Park. This building was part of the start of our Independence as we know it today. History of Carpenters' Hall Carpenters' Hall was built in 1770 and completed in 1773 by the Carpenters' Company. It was first used as a meeting site by the guild in 1771 and would continue to hold annual meetings there until the British … [Read more...]
Betsy Ross House – Philadelphia History
January 24, 2012 By
'The American Flag - Freedom, Liberty, & Pride' The Betsy Ross House, one of our more treasured historic sites, is surrounded by a lot of Philadelphia History. The house located in Old City, is not far from historic icons and historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Main Question Did Betsy Ross make the American Flag. There are historians on both side of the fence, but there are affidavits and evidence that source the fact that Betsy Ross did indeed make the … [Read more...]
Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks – Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia
January 10, 2012 By
Campo's Cheesesteaks - Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia Campo's Philly Cheesesteaks is in a prime location in Old City Philadelphia. If visiting Philadelphia around Olde City and visiting the historical parts of the city, you might be hungry after walking to such places as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, or the Independence Visitor’s Center. All of which are approximately 4 to 6 blocks from Campo's. Campo's Experience & Atmosphere Campo's first … [Read more...]
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia
December 17, 2011 By
'The Story of Freedom' At the National Museum of American Jewish History, there’s no better place to tell the story of Freedom than within view of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center. Established in 1976, it's the only museum in the nation dedicated to exploring and interpreting the American Jewish experience. In 2010, the museum joined the above historical icons at 5th and Market. The stories of 350 years of American Jewish History live inside this … [Read more...]
Fireman’s Hall Museum – Museums in Philadelphia
December 10, 2011 By
'Remembering Those That Protect Us' Fireman's Hall Museum is an old restored firehouse, Engine Company Number Eight, that is located in the historic old city district in Philadelphia. The museum is to preserve the ongoing history of Philadelphia firefighting and is operated by the Philadelphia Fire Department. Fireman's Hall Museum History The Fireman's Hall Museum is part of a restored firehouse that was built in 1902. The museum is a direct descendant of the Union Fire … [Read more...]
The National Constitution Center – History of Philadelphia
November 4, 2011 By
'We the People - Defining Our Goverment' The National Constitution Center should not just be on your checklist of things to do in Philadelphia, but should be an experience that one would not forget. The Center is a place for everyone to jump back into history, almost like you are experiencing the History of Philadelphia in real time. The powerful experience of the National Constitution Center begins when you first decide to explore the 'We the People' exhibit, which is a permanent exhibit … [Read more...]
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