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Philadelphia
The sites we have listed are the places that we most commonly stop at, but we are not in any way limiting you to those stops. Philadelphia has entirely too much to do and see for us to list it all. If you have other sites in mind, do not hesitate to ask us about them. Please feel free to call us for more information (330) 483-4900. We can also be reached by completing our onlinerequest form.
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At Gettysburg, the largest battlefield memorial in America, you can walk through several museums featuring everything from civil war weaponry and uniforms, to live reenactments of the battle. Also, you cannot forget about Lincoln ’s ever so famous “Gettysburg Address”. Your students can read drafts and translations of Lincoln’s address, and even see Lincoln’s invitation to Gettysburg. With so much to learn about at Gettysburg, this will be one visit your students won’t soon forget.
Click here to visit the Gettysburg website.
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It's hard to believe that an object such as a bell could have such an enormous historical background. The Liberty Bell, which was originally hung in the state house steeple in 1753, has been involved with many of the most important moments of history. When you visit the Liberty Bell, you will learn all about the history of its use, the original crack, the attempts at a better bell, how it has managed to still be around today, and much more. Today, the Liberty Bell is an international icon of freedom.
Click here to visit the Liberty Bell website.
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The American flag stands for liberty, freedom, and pride in our nation. The symbolism of our flag is the reason that it marks so many of our nation’s great accomplishments. An American flag flies on the moon, on Mount Everest, and at ground zero when we united as a nation to begin cleaning up the rubble. You can now tour the house that Betsy and her husband, John Ross, used to live in and run an upholstery business. This is also the house that Betsy lived in when she sewed the very first American flag.
Click here to visit the Betsy Ross House website.
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Climb aboard an actual United States Navy battleship, the USS New Jersey. Your students can tour the nation’s most decorated battleship. This vessel has been retired since 1999, when it arrived at the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard on Veteran’s Day. The USS New Jersey was used as a key battleship in World War II, the Korean War, and also Vietnam. The Battleship New Jersey now acts as a floating museum that rests at its new home in the Delaware River.
Click here to visit the Battleship New Jersey website.
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Just half an hour from Philadelphia is the location of the Valley Forge National Historical Park. This park contains more than two-dozen historic sites, the largest amount of gardens in North America, plenty of shopping, and wonderful museums. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates more than the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation; it honors the ability of citizens and their leaders to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.
Click here to visit the Valley Forge website.
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In the mid eighteenth century, a blacksmith by the name of Jeremiah Elfreth was the largest property owner of what is now known as Elfreth’s Alley. When you step onto Elfreth’s Alley, you almost feel as if you are stepping back into the eighteenth century. Take a walk down the alley and say hello to the residents who support this historical treasure of 33 colonial and federal-style homes. After that you can stop in the museum to learn all about the architecture, and all of the history of this historical community.
Click here to visit the Elfreth's Alley website.
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No trip to Philadelphia is complete until you visit the Independence National Historical Park. With the help of the Independence Visitor Center, you can take a tour of all of Philadelphia ’s true beauty. You can see the fabulous homes, the little historic homes, the eloquent covered bridges, colonies devoted to art, beautiful scenery along the hiking trails, grand concert halls, and so much more. Don’t let your students miss out on the one stop in Philadelphia that has all of this variety.
Click here to visit the Independence National Hall Park website.
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Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th streets is where Ben Franklin called home. His house no longer stands there, but you can still visit Franklin Court. Here you will find the “Ghost House” designed by Robert Venturi, which represents the home of Franklin. You will also see a working print shop, the B. Free Franklin Post Office, and an underground museum. Since it is right around the corner from Independence Hall, and on the way to Congress Hall, convenience is another great aspect of Franklin Court.
Click here to visit theFranklin Court website.
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A fabulous historical site to visit while in Philadelphia is Congress Hall. This building was in use back when Philadelphia was the nation’s capitol. From 1790-1780, the Congress Hall was used as the meeting place for the Senate and the House of Representatives. Give your students the opportunity to see where our nation’s government all got started, and where the presidential inaugurations of George Washington and John Adams took place.
Click here to visit the Congress Hall website.
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When you take a Spirit lunch or dinner cruise, you get an entirely different type of entertainment. This beautiful cruise liner has outdoor strolling decks, climate controlled interior decks, dance floors, outdoor patio seating, and much more. Let your students relax to great food, music, and magnificent views of the Delaware River.
Click here to visit the Spirit of Philadelphia website.
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