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Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State House) for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787.A convention held in Independence Hall in 1915, presided over by former US president William Howard Taft, marked the formal announcement of the formation of the League to Enforce Peace, which led to the League of Nations and eventually the United Nations. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.Preparation for constructionBy the spring of 1729 the citizens of Philadelphia were petitioning to be allowed to build a state house. Two thousand pounds were committed to the endeavor. A committee composed of Thomas Lawrence, Dr. John Kearsley, and Andrew Hamilton was charged with the responsibility of selecting a site for construction, acquiring plans for the building, and contracting a company for the purpose of construction. Hamilton and William Allen were named trustees of the purchasing and building fund and authorized to buy the land that would be the site of the state house. By October 1730 they had begun purchasing lots on Chestnut Street.
Established in 1773, City Tavern was the location where the nation's founding fathers dined, drank & celebrated. Join us for the most authentic 18th century dining experience in America.
Congress Hall is a building near the intersection of Chestnut and 6th Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that served as the seat of the United States Congress from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800. During Congress Hall's duration as the capitol of the United States, the country admitted three new states, Vermont, Kentucky, and Tennessee; ratified the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution; and oversaw the Presidential inaugurations of both George Washington (his second) and John Adams.Congress Hall was restored throughout the 20th century to its original appearance in 1796. The building is now managed by the National Park Service within the Independence National Historical Park and is open for tours by the public. Congress Hall should not be confused with Independence Hall, which is located next door.
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Independence Hall is where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building was completed in 1753 as the colonial legislature for the Province of Pennsylvania. It became the principal meeting place of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and was the site of the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787. The building is part of Independence National Historical Park and is listed as a World Heritage Site.
Founded in 1968 and a second-generation family business, Locks Gallery continues to handle works of artists it worked with in their lifetime– for example, Edna Andrade, Louise Bourgeois, Thomas Chimes, Nancy Graves, Robert Motherwell, Louise Nevelson, Warren Rohrer, and George Segal. Historical survey exhibitions are presented alongside new projects by a small stable of contemporary artists in the gallery’s three floors and rooftop sculpture garden. Curators have been invited to activate the gallery as a project space, including Fionn Meade, Klaus Ottmann, Raphael Rubenstein, Barry Schwabsky, Robert Storr and Lilly Wei. Locks Art Publications regularly develops catalogswith new scholarship by invited critics and poets. Working closely with museums, the gallery prides itself on recently placing works at the Hirshhorn, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Princeton Art Museum, Met, MFA Boston, and MoMA.
Welcome to the OCJAC! The Old City Jewish Art Center is a new, exciting and innovative Jewish art center in Old City. Located in the heart of Old City, the OCJAC features a diversity of Jewish artists from across the region. The OCJAC offers a dynamic gallery featuring the works of Philadelphia's finest Jewish artists, and many other programs. The center hosts a Jewish Art exhibition which changes each month. In addition, we feature a variety of other activities, including: •First Friday Shabbos Gallery •Classes and Workshops •Musical Programs and Concerts
PST provides safe, entertaining tours and reliable and affordable passenger ground transportation in and around the Philadelphia Metro Area. Philadelphia's Premier Tour and Transportation Co.
Experience Philadelphia from the Top.... The Top of a Modern Double Decker Bus! See the sights of the city on one of our Open-Top tours that offer spectacular views and entertaining stories from our fully-trained Philly friendly guides. Professional Tour Guides bring old and new Philadelphia to life on our 90+ minute fully-narrated sightseeing “City Tour”. The Big Bus Sightseeing Tours are offered 7 days per week with frequent departures from the Northeast Corner of 5th & Market streets. Climb aboard the Double Decker Big Bus and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, dining and shopping along the route. Hop on and off at any of our 27 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride! Choose a 1 Day, 2 Day, or 3 Day pass to see the sights and tour the city. Free Courtesy Shuttle (9:00 am - 4:30 pm) available from Center City locations - Courtesy Shuttle will also pick up at Airport and City Line Ave. Hotels. To arrange for a pick-up call us at 215-389-8687. The City Tour operates daily except Christmas and New Year’s. All tours subject to availability and are on a first come / first serve basis. Trolleys and Big Bus Double Decker vehicles operate interchangeably on the tour. Your pass is good for either vehicle. Hours: Summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day)- First Bus 9:30 AM Last Bus 6:00 PM Fall/Spring- First Bus 9:30 AM Last Bus 5:00 PM Winter- First Bus 10:00 AM Last Bus 4:00 PM Where we take you! Our Big Bus Sightseeing Tours take in all of Philadelphia's main sights. Take a look at our full list of stops below. 1. Independence Visitor Center- NE Corner of 5th & Market 2. Betsy Ross House 3. United States Mint/Ben Franklin's Grave 4. National Constitution Center 5. Chinatown 6. Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center Marriott/Macy's 7. City Hall/Love Park 8. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul/Sister Cities 9. Barnes Foundation 10. Rodin Museum 11. Eastern State Penitentiary 12. Perelman Building of Philadelphia Art Museum 13. The Philadelphia Zoo 14. Please Touch Museum/ Memorial Hall/Fairmount Park 15. "Rocky Steps" Philadelphia Museum of Art East Entrance 16. Philadelphia Museum of Art- West Entrance 17. Franklin Institute/Logan Circle 18. One Liberty Observation Deck 19. The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square 20. Academy of Music/Broad Street 21. Antiques Row 22. South Street/Head House Square 23. Vietnam Veterans Memorial 24. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing/Columbus Boulevard 25. Penn's Landing/Waterfront 26. Old City/Christ Church 27. Museum of American Jewish History
oldcitydistrict.org's Web site and social media pages promote Old City businesses and encourage responsible development; highlight the services we provide to the District; serve the 3.6 million annual visitors to Old City with useful, appealing information; and keep Old City residents up-to-date with the latest developments in the neighborhood. Old City has captured extensive media praise for its restaurants, hotels, art galleries, design studios and wide range of shops.
The Philly Tour Hub is the most diverse tour company in Philadelphia! We offer tours throughout the Philadelphia area that are all small group and focus on providing the traveler with the best experience in Philly. Our tour options include neighborhood walking tours, Segway tours, private driving tours, and group scavenger hunts.Our walking tours are operated through Urban Adventures, a global brand with an emphasis on local experiences. Tours include exploring the Italian Market, the food truck and campuses of University City, Philly beer and taverns, the historic district, and the neighborhoods that make up South Philly.Our Segway tours are #1 on TripAdvisor and offer 4 routes: 1-hour City Adventure, 2-hour City Adventure, 2-hour Cheesesteak Tour, and, our newest route, a 2-hour Mural Tour. Our Mural Tour is in partnership with the Mural Arts Program and is a wonderful introduction to a program that is part of so many Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Philly is all about neighborhoods and communities as well as hidden gems that can only be experienced through walking the walk. So instead of spending what little money you have on a 2 hour movie use it for the El or Regional Rail and get downtown! There are so many neighborhoods and so much culture you are bound to find something neat. You might be walking down South Street and first go past a voodoo shop and several blocks later you are at a 3 story row home of just records. This is just the tip of the iceberg. And as soon as you just let yourself go and explore, you will be rewarded by what culture and people you can find by just walking.