Philadelphia and The Founding Fathers
Philadelphia historical District
The Liberty Bell
Part of the Declaration of Independence at the Museum of the American Revolution
The National Archives seen from the Navy Memorial at Market Square
A bus stop poster in the DC capitol area on The Declaration of Independence document shown in The National Archives
The ceiling inside Independence Hall
Inside Independence Hall
Inside the Independence Hall
The courtroom of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Assembly Room of Independence Hall where both documents were signed
I have often looked at that sun behind the president without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting. But now I… know that it is a rising…sun — Benjamin FranklinBenjamin Franklin is the most famous of the citizens to have lived in Philadelphia The Liberty Bell was used when The Declaration of Independence and liberty was proclaimed. Its name derives from the inscription on it: The bell was ordered to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn’s original Constitution is from 1751 and later became a symbol for the abolitionists in their fight for ending slavery.
Proclaim liberty throughout the land, to all the inhabitants thereof Leviticus 25:10War burst upon Philadelphia
less than three years after delegates to the First Continental Congress concluded their sessions at Carpenters’ Hall. What most hoped could be avoided — a contest with the world’s strongest military power — became reality the following spring at Lexington and Concord. Now, after Washington’s defeat at Brandywine, British regiments were marching on the capital.In the Second Bank of The United States is the Portrait Gallery of Philadelphia. In it, you can see the “People of Independence”, a collection of portraits of 18th and 19th-century political leaders, military officers, explorers and scientists. The first four Presidents all served in Congress in Independence Hall. A reconstruction of the original Library of the Philosophical Society at the Signers’ Garden are thousands of manuscripts including a copy of the Declaration of Independence penned in Jefferson’s hand. We were able to see original printed copies of the documents in the west wing building of the Independence Hall and even the silver inkstand used by the Founders where they dipped their pens to:
“Mutually pledge their lives, fortunes and sacred honour”.
Christ Church and Christ Church Burial Ground.
At the church, a stained glass called The Patriots’ window was added in 1910. Several of the Funding fathers and their families are shown in the stained glass. Unfortunately, I didn’t see it while I was there. As so often you find out about things after returning home.
Christ Church at Market Street
Christ Church Burial Ground at Arch Street. Benjamin Franklin’s grave in the front
“A penny saved is a penny earned.”The gates had closed around the Christ Church Burial Ground when we wanted to see Benjamin Franklin’s grave. Seven of the signers are buried there. We could only look through the iron fence. Signer and Founding Father Robert Morris (1734-1806) financed the revolution and helped make Pennsylvania the temporary capital during the construction of Washington, D.C. He let George Washington and John Adams use his house as the presidential residence. Sadly Robert Morris ended his life being impoverished himself.
The Signer in Signers’ Park Philadelphia
Historic District of Philadelphia
Statue of Robert Morris (1734-1806) Walnut Street
Hortensias at the Washington Square
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. The eternal Flame dedicated in 1976 at the 200th anniversary as a free people
Two whole days in Philadelphia are not enough to explore the city’s art and history.
Categories: The Founding Fathers, USA
I am proud of our history, but it must seem so recent to you compared to European history. The historic district of Philly is impressive, I must admit, eh?! 🙂
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I am so fascinated by your history as you can guess. The intelligence and level of knowledge at that time of the Founding Fathers are impressive. Our history is full of confusion but we have some fascinating old buildings
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Thank you for caring so much about us, Maria.
All my best to Henry.
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