Valley Forge National Historical Park weaves history, wildlife and fun together in one picturesque setting. The site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Valley Forge honors the sacrifices made by the citizens of that era and sheds light on the perseverance of the unbreakable human spirit. Embark on immersive guided tours, engage in outdoor activities such as bird watching and horseback riding, and peruse 19th-century art exhibits. Discover important places and people and spend an eventful day with a visit to this park.
This colonial. Georgian-style brick building is tucked away in a residential zone. If you like historic houses, then Morton Morton House makes an interesting visit. Erected in 1750 for Morton Morton, it changed hands several times before it was left vacant in the 1930s. Owned by the Borough of Norwood, it is run by the Norwood Historical Society, Inc. This restored building gives an insight of a time when early settlers from Sweden began their life in the area.
Con una superficie de más de 3.723 hectáreas y compuesto por un total de 63 parques, el Parque Fairmont es uno de los sistemas de parques de ciudad más grandes del país. El complejo ofrece senderos pintorescos, colinas ondulantes, arroyos, estructuras históricas, bosques, obras de arte públicas y mucho más. El Arboreto Centenario, el Centro de Horticultura, la Casa y el Jardín Japonés y el Museo de Arte de Filadelfia son solo algunas de las atracciones que encontrarán dentro del complejo. También verán algunos centros recreativos y campos de deporte.
Si bien William Penn abandonó la iglesia anglicana para convertirse en cuáquero, practicaba la tolerancia religiosa. Los anglicanos construyeron esta bonita estructura entre 1727 y 1744 según los diseños que Chistopher Wren hizo en Londres. Todavía se ofrecen servicios los sábados y los días festivos, y también se organizan recorridos guiados. El asiento de George Washington está marcado con una placa conmemorativa. El cemementerio Christ Church, el descanso final de Benjamin Franklin y su familia, se encuentra en la intersección de las calles 5ta y Arch.
The Philadelphia Brewery was originally built over a century ago and brews five year-round beers as well as a few occasional ones. Some of their notable beers are the Pennsylvania Pale Ale, Schwarzinger, Kenzinger, as well as Kenzinger, BiBerry Ale, etc. This wonderfully designed structure has created facilities for recycling and reuse. The Brewery Tours happpen on Saturdays and you can walk in between noon and 3:00p for their complementary tour where you will learn about brewing, their building and some trivia.
Philadelphia, the land where American Revolution took a firm foot, a place where the constitution of America was laid and the Declaration of Independence saw the light of the day here. The city if filled with history, culture and what better way to experience it than a tour. Free Tours by Foot is a name-your-own-price Philadelphia walking tours. These unique and entertaining tours take you through many of Philly’s most interesting neighborhoods. During the tour their enthusiastic guides will reveal hidden secrets of the city, share anecdotes and also shock and surprise you with trivia. This is a must-visit tour, especially if traveling with older children. Tip the guides, if you like what you hear, they will more than appreciate it.