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.
A monumental home in the Worcester Township of Montgomery County is the Peter Wentz Homestead. The site dates back to 1758 and is a stellar model of the Georgian style of architecture. Currently, this landmark is conserved and protected by the Peter Wentz Farmstead Society.
Evans-Mumbower Mill or the Keefe-Mumbower Mill is a 19th-century grist mill and probably the only remaining one among the many mills that once dotted the Wissahickon Creek's banks. According to records, there was an earlier mill on the site in 1745 by Abraham Evans. There where several owners in between till Henry Mumbower bought the mill in 1858. It was run and owned by his family till 1930. Today this restored structure is under the ownership of the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association (WVWA). get to know how from being a water wheel powered mill it became a gasoline engine-run mill. Open hour tours are provided on the third Sunday of every month of fall, winter and summer from 1p to 4p. Check out the archaeological artifacts that were excavated by volunteer archaeologists. Check out the events such as the Fall Mill Festival and The Ghost of Henry Mumbower that are held annually by WWA at this historic location.
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.