'Freedom & Slavery in the Making of a New Nation at the President's House' The President's House, that originally combined slaves and freedom, is located just steps from the Liberty Bell in the Independence National Historical Park. This open-aired site is open 24-hours a day. History of the President's House The President's House was built by Mary Lawrence Masters in 1767, who moved to England in the early days of the Revolutionary War. The house was later bought by Robert Morris, in … [Read more...]
Constitution Week at the National Constitution Center
September 16, 2012 By
'We The People on September 17, 1787' The National Constitution Center celebrates the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a week's worth of interactive programs, activities and events in honor of this momentous occasion. The Center is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to the Constitution and these events will take place from September 16 - 23. Throughout the week, visitors will put their knowledge to the test during the educational and fun “Bill of Rights” Show … [Read more...]
The Bourse Building
August 24, 2012 By
"Lunch at the Historical Bourse Building" The Bourse Building is a strong architectural Victorian building adjacent to Independence Mall, which is located in the Independence National Historical Park area, blocks from many iconic symbols in the city of Philadelphia. Such symbols as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and Carpenters’ Hall. The Bourse Building History The Philadelphia Bourse Building was the first commodities exchange in the … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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