Philadelphia Audio Tour

Things to do on the Tour Include:

• Welcome

  Philadelphia City Hall boasts American history! Historic Philly explores 1700s Revolutionary War roots. Among them were Philadelphians George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

• First Continental Congress

  We'll see the First Continental Congress site at Washington Square's corner. We'll examine this momentous conference's effects before visiting Independence Hall.

• Independance Hall

  This hall honors John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and John Adams' national achievements. See how colonial and modern Americans viewed Independence Hall.

• Liberty Bell

  Next up: the Liberty Bell! We'll learn about what makes this bell iconic -- and what makes it so suceptible to cracks!

• Benjamin Franklin Museum

  Then we'll head over to Ben Franklin's museum. This historic statesman figures heavily in America's past -- and we'll learn why.

• President's House

  Next up, the very first White House! We'll explore the original presidental home of George Washington and then of John Adams.

• Graff House

  Then we'll head over to another unique historic home: the Graff House. This is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and where Ben Franklin helped him edit it. Walk in the footsteps of these earliest inklings of American freedom as you pass by this site!

• African American Museum

  African-Americans weren't free in Philadelphia, despite its independence! Our journey through slavery and early America will continue when we pass this amazing museum. Crispus Attucks and other African-Americans' contributions will also be discussed.

• Franklin Square

  Our journey into America's past then brings us to Franklin Square, where we can rest up and catch up on everything else that Ben Franklin did -- other than driving independence of course! We'll learn about his many book, ideas, and of course... experiments!

• Bolt of Lightening

  That brings us to this gigantic memorial to Franklin's most beloved discovery -- electricity! Here we'll explore what exactly Ben Franklin was discovering, why he wanted to try, and how exactly he planned to do it!

• National Constituion Center

  Passing the National Constituion Center next. Like the Declaration of Independence, we'll discover how the colonists met in Philadelphia to cement their merger into the United States.

• United States Mint

  Our walk then brings us to the Mint! We'll learn about the gold and silver coins that formed the basis of the early American economy... and about the copper, nickel, and paper that makes our money today!

• Benjamin Franklin's Grave

  We'll walk by Benjamin Franklin's grave and learn about an important part his legacy: the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania.

• Betsy Ross House

  Our trip jumps us back in time a bit -- to the birth of the American flag! The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution often overshadow this historic home but it's legacy is far more visible today!

• Elfreth's Alley

  This brings us to Elfreth's Alley, the modern Instagram hot-spot of Philly and the historic origins of this great city. As the very first downtown, Elfreth's seen generations of changes... but has remained as quaint and colonial as ever!

• Christ Church

  We'll then visit Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and other revolutionaries worshipped. By the Church, we'll explore its history and admire its grand architecture.

• Museum of the American Revolution

  That brings us to the Museum of the American Revolution! Our journey ends near here, allowing you the opportunity to step inside if you didn't get quite enough revolutionary history already!