The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned from the London firm of Lester and Pack (today the Whitechapel Bell Foundry) in 1752, and was cast with the lettering "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof," a Biblical reference from the Book of Leviticus (25:10). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. In its early years, the Liberty Bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings and proclamations.No immediate announcement was made of the Second Continental Congress's vote for independence, and thus the bell could not have rung on July 4, 1776, at least not for any reason related to that vote. Bells were rung to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, and while there is no contemporary account of the Liberty Bell ringing, most historians believe it was one of the bells rung. After American independence was secured, it fell into relative obscurity for some years. In the 1830s, the bell was adopted as a symbol by abolitionist societies, who dubbed it the "Liberty Bell."
Franklin Square is open daily at 10 a.m., weather permitting, beginning March 1. Retail operations and SquareBurger resume hours beginning March 23. Franklin Square is an outdoor amusement oasis in the heart of Philadelphia and just steps from the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Thousands of visitors and residents alike visit Franklin Square for Philly Mini Golf - a Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course, the Parx Liberty Carousel, two state-of-the-art playgrounds, the renowned SquareBurger, and frequent free community events for kids!
Old City Hall located at Chestnut Street at 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City, Philadelphia, was built in 1790-91 in the Federal style. The architect was David Evans, Jr. Although originally intended as Philadelphia's City Hall, it served as the home of the U.S. Supreme Court from completion of its construction in 1791 until 1800, when the national capital was moved to Washington, D.C.Afterward, the building continued to serve as Philadelphia's City Hall until 1854. It is a contributing property to Independence National Historical Park. The owner is the City of Philadelphia, which leases the building to the National Park Service.
Philadelphia's Reading Viaduct is set to be the city's newest green destination, and needs your help! This page is managed by Jamie Moffett, long time fan of the park. Twitter: @jamiemoffett
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, at 301 Pine Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserves the home of Tadeusz (Thaddeus) Kościuszko. The life and work of the Polish patriot and hero of the American Revolution are commemorated hereKosciuszko returned to the United States to a hero's welcome after his wounding, capture, imprisonment, and banishment from his native Poland occupied by Russia, in 1796. Kosciuszko's secretary, Julian Ursyn Niemcewicz, having been instructed to find "a dwelling as small, as remote, and as cheap" as possible, chose Mrs. Ann Relf's boarding house at the corner of 3rd and Pine Streets in Society Hill. Here, where Kosciuszko recuperated from his wounds while rarely leaving the house, he was visited by numerous luminaries of the day, including Vice President Thomas Jefferson, architect Benjamin Latrobe, William Paterson (a signer of the US Constitution), Chief Little Turtle of the Miami people, and Chief Joseph Brant of the Mohawk nation.The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970. The National Memorial was authorized on October 21, 1972. It is administered under Independence National Historical Park but is counted as a separate unit of the National Park System. At 0.02acre 0.02 acre (80 m²), the memorial is America's smallest national park or unit of the National Park System.
Philly Touch Tours has been formed to provide rich and meaningful hands-on sensory and inclusive experiences in and around the Philadelphia region for people who are blind or visually impaired. Whether you are a local Philadelphian or a visitor from out of town or overseas you have come to the right place. Our enthusiastic team is primed and ready to offer creative and inclusive opportunities for people with vision loss and their friends and family to engage with the area’s local culture and history. Accessibility Consulting and Training We offer Accessibility Consulting and Disability Awareness/Sensitivity Training with half day or full day sessions for a wide range of professionals including museum and cultural institution staff as well as educators, medical professionals and school and college students. We have extensive experience in accessible program design and presentation of tours for groups of children and adults with visual impairment, including those with hearing loss. Touch and Sensory Tours Our team of sighted and visually impaired consultants, artists and educators know that people with vision loss desire equal access to and inclusion in social and cultural experiences in and around their surroundings. We provide a range of rich and meaningful sensory activities in the city’s social, historical, natural and cultural life through carefully designed and accessible tours. We are delighted to partner with individuals and organizations to offer a rich variety of experiences to accommodate individual tastes. Tours include a unique museum program, a history based walking tour, the immersion into a favorite local market and a tasting and culinary experience in a neighborhood brewery. Tours are available for individuals with vision loss and their friends or family members and for groups from organizations or centers who support or work with people who are blind or visually impaired. Tour guides are trained in verbal description and sighted guide techniques. Contact Us: www.phillytouchtours.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 215-790-9079 Twitter: @PHLtouchtours
The Big Red Pedicycle is a 15-passenger bike. Powered by pedal power, this is not your conventional "tour bus”! Big Red has seats lining both sides and a back bench for riders to sit on. Only instead of just sitting there, you pedal! Riders work together to casually pedal the Big Red Pedicycle around Philly and stop at historic sites during the day and popular pubs at night.
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When in the Course of human events …… Politically Incorrect Tours of the Philadelphia Historical District with Dr. Mike Kim Come to Philadelphia for a lively discussion of Independence, Rebellion and Early America as you were never taught in school. The real road to American independence was a twisted and rocky one, not just of patriots and heroes, but scoundrels and traitors; smugglers and traders; slaves and slave owners. The genius-filled ideals of liberty were countered by uncertainty, backstabbing political deceit and even treason. Walk the beautiful Philadelphia Historical District in the steps of the Founders and feel the weight on their shoulders as they forged not just a new nation, a new form of government that would spread throughout the world. Come with us to supplement and complement the excellent Park Service tours of the key historical sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and engage in the full experience of Philadelphia history. The Politically Incorrect Tours are private, guided walking tours that show the important historical sites and discuss the ideals, tensions and political differences of early Philadelphia, colonial America and the young United States with Old City Philadelphia as an enchanting and captivating backdrop. You may choose the walking tour that best suits your interests: Rebellion and Liberty Tour: (2 hours): Start in the 1760’s and follow the Founders through the Revolution and establishment of the new government. This tour will discuss the tensions and differences between Parliament and the colonies; Patriots and Loyalists; Federalists and Anti-Federalists; slaveholders and abolitionists, and how they all forged the nation we have today. Flagship Tour (approximately 3 ½ hours): Discuss the founding of Philadelphia: the city and its role in colonial development; religious tolerance and religious differences; Independence and Rebellion; Philadelphia as the capital of Revolution; the Constitution and early governance, and everything else in the Rebellion and Liberty Tour. Full Day Tour: For those that would like extra guidance through the Historical District. This tour includes everything in the Flagship Tour, and assistance of an experienced guide through the key Park Service sites such as Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Congress Hall. (Independence Hall requires timed tickets; availability is limited). After Work Special: Schedule a tour after work to enhance your corporate meeting, or to just enjoy an evening activity with your colleagues. This tour typically ends at the City Tavern, where you can order an historical beer just like Jefferson and Adams after a long day of speech making, arguing and political maneuvering. Walking tours are best enjoyed with 8 persons or less. Larger groups are happily accommodated. Rates may vary based on group size. Contact us to discuss the details of your visit. History Hunt: A team-based scavenger hunt-type search through the Historical District, conducted typically as a corporate team-building event, or enhancement to a Philadelphia-based meeting or gathering. Teams follow a series of clues leading through Old City, answering questions along the way. The teams converge on a favorite watering hole, and compare stories while answers are graded and prizes awarded. A minimum of 15 persons is suggested for this event. Contact us for details. Custom tours of the Philadelphia Historical District may also be designed to meet individual interests.
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