Made famous for the birthplace of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” with the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, Philadelphia offers groups a historical experience that is second to none. Philadelphia’s rich history makes the “City of Brotherly Love” a natural classroom. Explore Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia and learn about the past and America’s continuing struggle to fulfill the Founders’ Declaration that “all men are created equal.”
Our Independence Tour has many options from which you can choose including the following:
Betsy Ross House
The Betsy Ross House is recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she made the first American Flag. Built around 1740, the house is located just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Carpenter’s Hall
Carpenters’ Hall is a historical treasure in Philadelphia. It hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Franklin’s Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United States.
Christ Church & Burial Ground
Christ Church, founded in 1695, is a wonderful place to explore Colonial and Revolution-Era history. Its burial ground, which includes the tomb of Benjamin Franklin, is an authentic historic site for learning about the lives of early Americans.
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is one of the most important historical landmarks in the United States. Major steps towards independence were taken here by delegates of the English colonies, amongst them George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. The Declaration of Independence was signed in this building on July 4, 1776. Independence Hall was also the site were the American Flag was first unveiled in 1777. In 1781, the Articles of Confederation uniting all thirteen British colonies were ratified here as well as the US Constitution in 1787.
Liberty Bell Center
The Liberty Bell is the symbol of freedom and liberty for all. Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon.
National Constitution Center
On July 4, 2003 the City of Philadelphia, along with the entire nation, opened the doors to the National Constitution Center. This elegant two-story building is located on the third block of the Independence Mall and serves as the northernmost anchor of the mall complex. The National Constitution Center tells the story of the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive multimedia exhibits, photographs, sculpture, text, film and artifacts. Photo Courtesy of the National Constitution Center.
Old City Hall
Old City Hall was Philadelphia’s second city hall and served as the home of the United States First Supreme Court between the years of 1791 and 1800.
Valley Forge National Historic Park
The picturesque, rolling hillsides of 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park are a peaceful reminder of freedom won by men’s sacrifices long ago. It was here that General George Washington forged his Continental Army into a fighting force, during the winter encampment of 1777-78.
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The team at Kaleidoscope Adventures can customize a complete historical Philadelphia travel package catered to your needs and curriculum. We will assist you with hotel accommodations, transportation, attraction tickets, meals, sightseeing, shopping, and special events plus more.