La penitenciaría fue un experimento social del siglo XIX que se basó en los principios cuáqueros. La regla principal era que los prisioneros se encontrarán absolutamente recluidos para que pudieran emplear su tiempo rezando, pensando y cumpliendo penitencia. De hecho, la soledad destruyó a muchos y finalmente la superpoblación impulsó una miseria que ya no buscaba ninguna clase de reforma. Finalmente, la prisión fue clausurada en la década de 1970. El grado de infamia que se vivió en la Penitenciaría Estatal Eastern hacía que Alcatraz fuera juego de niños. Algunos de los prisioneros que moraron entre estos muros fueron el criminal Al Capone y el ladrón de bancos Willie Horton. Aunque la prisión hoy está totalmente derruida, sentirán escalofríos cuando contemplen las celdas abovedadas y la rotonda central.
The Winterthur Museum is an old house that used to be inhabited by Henry Francis du Pont. Located on the Country Estate, there are over 150 rooms in the house that are beautifully maintained. The house is decorated with artifacts that he collected over the years as well as items added after he died. Tastefully laid out, the house has 85,000 pieces of priceless artifacts that include paintings, furniture, artwork and lots more in the galleries at the house. It is also home to the Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens. You can also take a self-guided tour around the vast estate.
El Zoológico de Filadelfia es uno de los más viejos de todo el país. Fundado en 1874, este santuario de 17 hectáreas ubicado en las márgenes del Río Schuylkill es el hogar de más de 100 especies de fauna exótica y única. Exploren el Reino Carnívoro, el Patio de Ejercicio de los Reptiles, la Intersección de los Monos, la Casa de los Pequeños Mamíferos, el Cruce de los Grandes Felinos y las demás exhibiciones para aprender más sobre la vida silvestre y los esfuerzos por la conservación. En el zoológico encontrarán especies como el agutí brasileño y el flamenco del caribe, y algunas especies en peligro de extinción como el martín pescador de Micronesia, el gorila de las tierras bajas occidentales y la rana dorada de Panamá. Si tienen ganas de pasear, no se pierdan los senderos como el Treetop y el Great Ape. Los más pequeños se divertirán con los paseos en barco por el río, los safaris y el Carrusel de la Selva Tropical Amazónica. El zoológico es ideal para grupos escolares, campistas, familias y amigos.
Located inside the Brandywine Park, the Brandywine Zoo was opened in the year 1905. The zoo has more than 150 species which includes reptiles, birds and animals. The zoo also offers educational tours and other family programs for kids and adults. There are games, activities, and quizzes, which are very exciting to watch. To know more about the place.
El Museo & Biblioteca Rosenbach está acogedoramente anidado, junto con sus exhibiciones, en una encantadora zona residencial. Esta fabulosa casa del siglo XIX está repleta de manuscritos originales y copias escritas a mano de algunas de las obras literarias más importantes del mundo. Las piezas más aclamadas son las rarezas, entre las que se destaca el manuscrito original del "Ulises" de James Joyce. El museo celebra el "Ulises" todos los 16 de junio durante el Festival Bloomsday.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
The St. Paul's Church is a beautiful hstoric church with pristine white exteriors that give it a ancient look. Established in 1828, it displays a mix of Rural Gothic and Gothic Revival styles of architecture. This church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The church continues to be active and hosts services regularly.
Spanning over 665 acres (269 hectares), Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center is a gorgeous state park encompassing a diverse range of natural wonders waiting to be discovered. As visitors meander through enchanting woodlands, the park's lush trails unveil a tapestry of flora and fauna, providing a perfect backdrop for hiking and wildlife spotting. Nature enthusiasts can partake in birdwatching, witnessing the graceful flight of avian species in their natural habitat. The park's centerpiece, a historic mansion, adds a touch of charm to the landscape, while educational programs offer enriching insights into environmental conservation.
Longwood Gardens is one of the leading botanical gardens in the country. This natural oasis is replete with 40 seasonal gardens that are home to over 10,000 varieties of flora and plant life. They feature indoor and outer spaces, as well as unrivaled heated conservatories. In summer, the rocky Hillside Garden is doted with waterfalls and shrubs, while in winter visitors can admire the blooming Acacia Passage and Acacia Leprosa. Other spaces are named Italian Water Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Peirce's Wood, Fern Passage and Waterlily Display. They also offer workshops and programs in horticulture, botanical science and landscape design, as well as organize concerts and music events.
Merion Botanical Park was opened in 1944 and is home to different variety of birds, plants and flowers. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape as well as the peaceful surroundings.
Built in 1696, Thomas Massey House is considered to be the oldest house in the city of Broomall. This 300 year old house is simply unique because of its building style, theme and material. If you love history and architecture, you'll explore various items of the 17th - 18th century like the furniture, cooking items, books, tools and other pieces of information and exhibits. This house museum is open from the last Sunday of April until the last Sunday of October.