Independence Hall-Place were they signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Liberty Bell Center-where the Liberty Bell is housed.
First Bank of the United States
Carpenters Hall - This is where the First Continental Congress wrote the Declaration of Rights and Grievances and was a hospital and arsenal for American Forces during the Revolutionary War.
Franklin Court- place where Ben Franklin's House was and there is a museum dedicated to him, an old printing press like he used to use, and the post office he ran when he was postmaster general.
Christ Church- First Anglican church in the U.S. and place where the American Episcopal Church was born. It is where Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, and George Washington among others went to church.
Christ Church Cemetery- lots of signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here including Ben Franklin
Declaration House- Place where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Mint - where coins are made
National Constitution Center- Museum about the Constitution and how it affected the U.S. from past to present. There is also a room with life size sculptures of the signers of the Constitution.
Betsy Ross House- Betsy Ross created the first flag and this is where she lived
Overall, it was a fun and interesting day. This part of the city was a little odd because all these major historic places where right in the middle of the city with huge buildings all around. The most interesting thing was learning more about Ben Franklin. He did amazing things and was a genius. I couldn't believe all things he did and invented. I really liked the epitaph he wrote for himself when he was 14-
The Body of B. Franklin. Printer. Like the Cover of an old Book. Its Contents torn out And Stript of its Lettering & Gilding Lies here. Food for Worms. But the Work shall not be lost. For it will as he believ'd appear once more In a new and more elegant Edition Corrected and improved By the Author.
I am not sure what is on the agenda for today, you will just have to wait and see.
1 comment:
What was it about the Liberty Bell that inspired you to let Margo stand on your left, as opposed to her usual position on your right?? Looks like ya'll are having a great vacation! Have a safe trip back to the Ozarks.
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