The centerpiece of the Eakins Oval Park across from the Museum of Art. It is forty-four feet tall…read moreof solid granite designed by Rudolf Siemering who was a German artist. George Washington sits at the very top proudly on his horse wearing a traditional military uniform during the American Revolutionary War. Lots of tourists surround the American sculpture. Basically, this monument can be easily seen from almost anywhere along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

The Philadelphia Marathon was my favorite visit. My daughter ran the race and we spent a few days…read moresightseeing. You should visit the museum and you can't miss the Washington statue and the other statues in the vicinity. There's a separate page for the Rocky Statue and also the museum stairs he ran up. It was a cloudy very early morning when I took my photos. I'm going to see if I have more. I love Philadelphia!

I've walked by here many times but this was my first time inside. I actually didn't know it was…read moreopen to the public. It was one of the free museums during Welcome America. It is beautifully restored! Docents were in each room. They were very knowledgeable about the home. It holds lots of fascinating stories. George and Martha Washington celebrated their anniversary in the small ballroom on the 2nd floor. A placard also highlights the hidden labor during the early years. The house has a bathroom for visitors.

I am shocked this historical building only has 1 yelp review. My girlfriends brother was married…read morehere over the weekend just a fantastic set up. The garden is beautiful, the house well kept and the guide even gave us a full tour before the wedding started. I love history and to be able to tour a home of a wealthy colonial really put a lot of things in perspective for that time. The house itself is gorgeous, some work has been done but for the most part it's almost all the same as in the 1700s. Just a great piece of history that I'm glad the city of Philly held onto!!!

This is the tomb of the unknown revolutionary war soldier. This was Built in the 50s it's a nice…read morearea and it is a good tribute to someone who passed away in a war and we don't know who they are. So it's a nice tribute it's a good little park free to visit Scott the eternal flame that is burning in front of the statue this is a really nice tribute to this soldier

What a somber and reflective place to visit. If you want a quiet place to sit and reflect this is…read morea great place to do it. The eternal flame is kept going and the place is kept in beautiful condition by the parks service. If you have a few minutes you should fit this in to your Philly history tour!

We visited Old Swedes Historic Site last Saturday when we visited Wilmington and New Castle on a…read moreday trip to Delaware. We're visiting Sweden at the end of the month, and I was keen to learn some Swedish American history. And - to be honest - until I started researching for our day trip (after learning about the replica of the Kalmar Nyckel and its sails down the Christina River) - I didn't know much at all about New Sweden! Old Swedes Historic Site was not only very informative - but interesting! Old Swedes Historic Site is a place where you can learn about New Sweden - a Swedish colony in North America (in what is now Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) from 1638-1655 (it was incorporated into New Netherland in 1655 after it was conquered by Peter Stuyvesant). For a time, Fort Christina (in what is now Delaware, and just down the street from Old Swedes) was the first settlement of New Sweden. At Old Swedes Historic Site, you visit three different sites in one spot and on one guided tour: the Hendrickson House (an example of a home built by Swedish colonists) that was moved to the site); the 1638 Burial Ground; and the Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church (built in 1698). The church was particularly interesting - with its brick floor, oldest pulpit in America, beautiful stained glass, and carved into wooden doors! Our tour guide was very nice, and the tour was only about 45 minutes (you can stay and explore more of the burial ground if you choose after the tour). In a single day, you can visit the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and Museum (and sail on the Kalmar Nyckel), visit the park and monument now at the former site of Fort Christina, and Old Swedes Historic Site. These three stops were interesting and really gave us a much better understanding of this part of American colonial history that I was quite ignorant of. Definitely worth including in a day of exploring the area!

Oldest active church in the US…read more.. You can also stop for a National Park cancellation stamp here. Very cool grounds to walk. 5 stars for that!

New Castle Court House Museum is a must see if you're spending a day exploring colonial New Castle…read more It was built in 1732 and served as Delaware's first court and state capitol. It was on the second floor of the court house building that Delaware declared independence from Pennsylvania and England (did you know that Delaware was a part of Pennsylvania and that it had to declare its independence from them? I didn't). New Castle Court House Museum is operated by the National Park Service. They have tours at set times (you can check their website or ask around town and they'll let you know the schedule). We waited on the steps of the courthouse for the 1pm tour last Saturday, and our tour guide was amazing. She talked so fast during our tour that I learned two hours of information about Delaware, New Castle, and the court house during the hour and twenty minutes the tour lasted! It is definitely one of the most interesting and important sites in New Castle - not to be missed if it's your first time visiting.

The staff here are very knowledgeable and gave me the ability to appreciate what life would have…read morebeen like 250 years ago. I learned a lot and was fascinated to see the place where Delaware gained its independence from both Pennsylvania and the U.K., plus where they had trials for locals accused with helping escaped slaves.

I don't think we would have seen it had we not been on an Old City walking tour. It's through a…read morepassageway between the B. Free Franklin Post Office and the Franklin Court Printing Office. The Benjamin Franklin Museum is also in the courtyard. There's really a lot of Benjamin Franklin history in this area since his house was at this location. It was torn down in 1812 because his descendents could no longer maintain it. It wasn't until 1950 that the National Park Service took on the excavation project that would eventually expose the foundation of his house and uncover many artifacts. The "Ghost Structures" that you see today were created as a way to preserve what was found. It was so cool to see the floor plan of the house, and to walk over the various rooms of what was once the Franklin home. His grandson's print shop was also uncovered. I must say that Independence National Historical Park, as a whole, really surprised me. There so much to see and learn. It's a lot to cover in such a short time. I think another visit is needed in the future.

I must say it is such an honor to be able to visit something so significant to our nation's…read morehistory. And Ben Franklin was such a wonderful wordsmith! I'm amazed, how many of her things come from his witty mind. I am a big fan of the printing press and post office too. It's complementary to visit the printing press and the grounds are so wonderfully maintained . It's very special place and I'm a big fan .

Philadelphia city - Philadelphia impressed me as a city full of history combined with modern life…read more I really liked how the past blends with the present here, from historic buildings to more modern parts of the city. The atmosphere is pleasant, people are friendly, and the city feels clean and well maintained. There are plenty of interesting places to explore, and everything is relatively easy to reach. It's an ideal city for a mix of sightseeing, walking, and relaxing. It's also a city that Slovaks helped to build - there used to be a Slovak district, they even had their own newspapers, and we found a memorial plaque dedicated to a Czechoslovak president Tomas Garrique Masaryk.

I came here through a 52 Philly Firsts event and honestly learned so much. This is the oldest…read moreBlack-owned church in the United States, founded in 1794 by Richard Allen, who was formerly enslaved and went on to become a minister, abolitionist, and the founder of the AME Church (literally me taking notes at the beginning of the event to put here lol). The history really sticks with you and does not feel distant or abstract at all. Mother Bethel played a major role in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad, and it has clearly stayed an anchor for the community for centuries (Did I mention this was also part of the lecture, from a different speaker). You can feel that continuity when you are there. It is not just a historic site, it is very much alive. What stood out the most was the atmosphere. There was singing during the event and it was joyful, powerful, and full of soul. People were clapping, swaying, and singing with their whole hearts. It did not feel like a performance at all. It felt real and communal. You could tell how much love and pride everyone has for this church. Downstairs there is a small museum space that is absolutely worth seeing. You can view original pews, historical artifacts, and the tomb of Richard Allen himself. It really puts everything into perspective and ties the spiritual side of the church to its historical impact. The staff and parishioners were incredibly kind and welcoming. They were happy to answer questions and clearly care a lot about sharing the church's history and meaning with visitors. I am not Christian, but I still felt the warmth and sincerity here immediately. This was one of the most meaningful experiences I have had in Philly. Highly recommend visiting if you get the chance.

AMAZING experience visiting Mother Bethel for a tour recently. Even if you are not a member of the…read moreAME church, I would highly recommend stopping by to learn more about Richard Allen and the lives of black people in 18th century America.