'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. Located in Old City, it is not far from historic icons and sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Main Question Did Betsy Ross make the American Flag? There are historians on both sides of the fence, but there are affidavits and evidence that prove that Betsy Ross made the American Flag. < click here … [Read more...]
What Was Philadelphia’s Roll in The Underground Railroad?
October 15, 2024 By
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Philadelphia, the "City of Brotherly Love," played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom in the North and Canada. More than just a stop on the journey, Philadelphia was a vital center of abolitionist activity, providing resources, refuge, and hope to those fleeing bondage. Philadelphia: A Crucial Hub on the Underground Railroad While Philadelphia was founded on … [Read more...]
What was Philadelphia Called: Before William Penn
October 15, 2024 By
PENNSYLVANIA STATE - Before William Penn founded Philadelphia in 1682, the Lenape people inhabited the land it occupied, also known as the Delaware Indians. They called the area where the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers meet Shackamaxon, meaning "place where the chief was crowned." Here's a breakdown of the Lenape presence and some of their significant village sites within present-day Philadelphia: Shackamaxon: Located on the west bank of the Delaware River, this was a central … [Read more...]
Get Chills Exploring Independence National Historical Park
July 12, 2012 By
'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...]
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