'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...]
Get Your Sea Legs at the Independence Seaport Museum
July 4, 2012 By
'Experience the Old & the New of Philadelphia’s Maritime History' Independence Seaport Museum, once known as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum, is located in the Penn's Landing Complex along the Delaware River. The museum was founded in 1961 by J. Welles Henderson. Independence Seaport Museum Experience & Atmosphere The Independence Seaport Museum has been at it's current location since 1995, after relocating several times within the city. The Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers have … [Read more...]
Academy of Music – Theaters in Philadelphia
March 31, 2012 By
Academy of Music - Theaters in Philadelphia 'The Grand Old Lady of Broad Street' The Academy of Music is one of many theaters in Philadelphia that adds to the cultural aspects of the City of Philadelphia. The Academy of Music is the oldest opera house in the United States that is still used for its original purpose. The theater is located in the Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of Arts section. History of the Academy of Music The Academy of Music was built in 1857 and it's current location … [Read more...]
Walnut Street Theatre – Theaters in Philadelphia
January 9, 2012 By
Walnut Street Theatre - Theaters in Philadelphia Oldest Continuously Operating Theater in United States The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia is America's longest operating theater. The theater is celebrating its 204th anniversary this year. It is approximately six city blocks away from more Philadelphia History, such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, or the Independence Visitor’s Center. History of Walnut Street Theatre The Walnut Street Theatre … [Read more...]
Halloween in Philadelphia – Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary
October 7, 2011 By
. Halloween in Philadelphia - Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary The Eastern State Penitentiary, which is in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, was considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. The prison is currently a U.S. National Historic Landmark, which is more known during the Halloween season for it's creepy and ghostly tours. History Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829, becoming the most expensive public structure ever built and quickly … [Read more...]
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