Starting today our tours go out three times a day, EVERYDAY! Our schedule on Monday-Saturday has tours going out at 10AM, Noon and 2PM and on Sunday, tours go out at 11AM, 1PM and 3PM. Book your tour today: TheConstitutional.com

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Join us at WHYY Studios on April 20th at 6PM EST as we discuss the importance of #religion in the conversation about #America250!

Register here: religiousfreedomtrails.org/events/relig...

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Available Now: "The Loyalist Experience and Aftermath in Revolutionary Philadelphia" provides five stories highlighting the richness of the loyalist experience during the American Revolution.

💻️: https://tinyurl.com/ekbpkj8u

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Explore Germantown with this perfect day itinerary! 🌆🍽️ Historic sites, local eats, and hidden gems make for an unforgettable adventure.

Ready to explore? 👉 bitesizedadventures.com/a-perfect-day-in-germant...

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On this day in history in 1745, American Founding Father John Barry was born.

Read more about the "Father of the American Navy" in our blog: buff.ly/kP2agIJ

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Philadelphia Tea Party: How to Outmaneuver an Empire History remembers the tea that was destroyed, but forgets the city that was too organized to let it land. Discover how Philadelphia defeated the Crown without breaking a single crate. #USHistory #PhiladelphiaTea Party #AmericanRevolution #PhillyHistory

History remembers the tea that was destroyed, but forgets the city that was too organized to let it land. Discover how Philadelphia defeated the Crown without breaking a single crate. #USHistory #PhiladelphiaTea Party #AmericanRevolution #PhillyHistory

On this day in history in 1760 American Founding Father Richard Allen was born.

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A co-volunteer helped me locate the exact scene of Augustus Kollner’s 1877 painting titled "At Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Copp's Creek, Phila.".

Incredible to think these might be the very same trees 148 years later. 🌳

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On this day in history, Maryland ratified the Articles of Confederation in 1781, becoming the final state to do so, and officially paving the way for the Articles to go into effect.

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On this day in history, Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet, Common Sense was published in Philadelphia.
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On this day in history in 1744, American Founding Father Thomas Mifflin was born in Philadelphia.

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ON THIS DAY IN 1776 : Thomas Paine published "Common Sense," a pamphlet advocating for American independence from British rule, which had a significant influence on public opinion.

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On this day in history, in 1777, George Washington and the Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge.

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PFMA member #EllisCoffee is serving up a little history. Check out this classic John Ellis and Bro. package from the late 1940s or early 1950s, a reminder of how far this Philly staple has come since 1854.
Small box, big legacy. ☕📦

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Where Legends Are Forged

Beneath the gaze of the Fairmount Wheel, the historic Boathouse Row shines on. Home to rowing champions, illuminated for all. This is more than a skyline.

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On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in York, Pennsylvania.
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On this day in history in 1730, American Founding Father John Dickinson was born. Learn more about Dickinson in our blog: buff.ly/EEYnzV0

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On this day in history in 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect.

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October is here! Looking for a fun Halloween activity? The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is the perfect way to have a hauntingly good time. Hear about the historic figures who haunt these streets to this day! Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com

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Even as the weather cools, The Constitutional Walking Tour continues to offer daily tours throughout the fall until November 30th. Book your tour today! TheConstitutional.com

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On this day in history, September 23rd, 1777, the Liberty Bell was removed from Philadelphia and sent to Allentown, Pennsylvania to protect it from the British.

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Happy First Day of Fall! Fall is a beautiful season in Philadelphia and the perfect time for a ghost tour!

Get your tickets today: Spiritsof76.com

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The Treaty of Paris is signed on this day in 1783, officially ending the American Revolutionary War! Celebrate your independence by taking the Constitutional Walking Tour and learn more in our blog: buff.ly/8qkh6OA

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The Philly Mob: Rise of the Forgotten Family 1st part Journey into the gritty streets of Philadelphia, where a unique breed of American Mafia carved their own bloody legacy. Unlike their flashier New York counterparts, the Philadelphia crime family operated in the shadows, building a criminal empire through fierce determination and ruthless efficiency. From Angelo Bruno's calculated reign as the "Gentle Don" to the violent upheaval that followed his assassination, we uncover how this distinctive crime family shaped the City of Brotherly Love's underworld. Explore the complex web of relationships between made men, political figures, and law enforcement that allowed this powerful organization to thrive in the shadows of America's founding city. Discover how Philadelphia's mob managed to maintain their grip on power while operating just hours away from the Five Families of New York.

📣 New Podcast! "The Philly Mob: Rise of the Forgotten Family 1st part" on @Spreaker #americanmafia #angelobruno #cosanostra #crimehistory #crimepodcast #criminalempire #gentledon #mafialife #mafiamonday #mobhistory #organizedcrime #philadelphiamafia #phillycrime #phillyhistory #phillymob

It's Back to School season! Contact The Constitutional Walking Tour to set up a field trip and reserve your date today! TheConstitutional.com/School

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Ben Franklin's Philadelphia house was torn down in 1812. On that spot today you'll find the Benjamin Franklin Museum at which I learned that Franklin invented windsurfing and call small, furry animals "skuggs." www.markstrecker.com/benjamin-fra... #TravelAddicticsHistory #BenFranklin #PhillyHistory

On this day in history in 1776, the Declaration of Independence finally reached London.

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This wasn’t war. It was domestic terrorism.
The city let the resulting fire burn.
Never forget MOVE. #MOVEBombing #PhillyHistory

On this day in history the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

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August starts tomorrow and we've got tours of Historic Philadelphia going out every day, three times a day, all month! Get outside, explore Philadelphia, experience history, and get your tickets now! TheConstitutional.com

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