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Philadelphia

Over this summer vacation I had the immense opportunity to visit Philadelphia and Independence Hall. This historical site is certainly important to our early American history for it is where the founding of this country’s Constitution was held. There is so much to learn from Independence Hall, and it provides any visitor with the real experience of Philadelphia and America’s history. Whether its seeing the Liberty Bell, visiting Benjamin Franklin’s grave at Christ’s Church Cemetery, or taking the interactive tour of Independence Hall and surrounding historical buildings, Philadelphia is the best place to get a closer look at how our country’s government was formed, and learn about the people involved in founding it.
The First historical landmark in Philadelphia that was seen on my visit was the Liberty Bell. It was ordered by the Pennsylvania Assembly In 1751 to commemorate William Penn’s 50th anniversary of the 1701 Charter of Privileges which spoke of the rights and...

Posted by: Cinthia De Ruiz

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