Transforming the understanding of the human experience.The HistoryIn 1887 the University of Pennsylvania was preparing for an archeological expedition to the site of Nippur, an ancient Sumerian city in present day Iraq. The expedition would be the first American expedition to ancient Babylonia to excavate the site of Nippur in what was then the Ottoman Empire. University Provost… Read More
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The Constitutional Walking Tour may be best known for our walking tours of Historic Philadelphia, but we also love ALL of Philadelphia. In this blog, we will tell you about some of our favorite places in Philadelphia, share news and give you the insider tips you can use to enjoy them like a real Philadelphian. Some of our favorite places in Philadelphia are iconic landmarks, others are hidden gems, all of them are worth a visit!
The Bourse Building, opened in 1895, was the first Commodities Exchange in the United States. The Bourse Building was the first in the world to simultaneously house a stock exchange, maritime exchange and grain-trading center.The HistoryIn 1890, influential Philadelphian businessman George E. Bartol visited the Bourse of Hamburg, Germany. The historic German merchant exchange offered… Read More
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America’s birthplace is the best place to spend America’s birthday.The HistoryIt was nearly 250 years ago, in the assembly room of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, that 56 men approved The Declaration of Independence, severing their ties with Great Britain and creating the United States of America. It is that momentous occasion that we celebrate every 4th of July and Philadelphia, the… Read More
Related PostsBuy Tickets for The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia – See 20+ Sites on a Primary Overview of Independence Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence HallBen Franklin Bridge Pedestrian WalkwayPhiladelphia’s most popular beer garden is back and better than ever in 2015. The HistoryIn the 1960s, Philadelphia was looking to bring residents and tourists to… Read More
A museum dedicated to Philadelphia’s rich maritime history.The HistoryOriginally founded in 1960 as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum, the Independence Seaport Museum is dedicated to helping visitors understand and experience Philadelphia’s long and important relationship to its waterways. The museum was founded by J. Welles Henderson, a Philadelphian lawyer with a lifelong fascination… Read More
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A World Class Botanical Garden The HistoryThe land that would become Longwood Gardens was first purchased by George Pierce in 1700. Pierce, a Quaker farmer, purchased 402 acres from William Penn himself. The 1730 farmhouse that was built by Pierce’s son Joshua still stands today and is the oldest structure on the property. Joshua would have two twin grandsons, Samuel and Joshua.… Read More
The first institution built by a major United States city to interpret the life and work of African Americans.The HistoryIn 1976, Philadelphia prepared for a Bicentennial celebration that organizers estimated 100 million people would attend. Many of Philadelphia’s historic buildings were restored and readied for tourists, while the Liberty Bell was moved out of Independence Hall to… Read More
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