Next Best! Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour - Short

We will hit as many high points as possible on our two hours tour of "America's most historic square mile. " Beginning at the Thomas Bond House, adjacent to Welcome Park, we will visit many sites that contributed to the birth of Pennsylvania and our nation, including the William Penn homesite, City Tavern, the new Bell park, First Bank of USA, Franklin Court and print shop (if open), Carpenter's Hall, Old City Hall/First Supreme Court, Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Pavilion. Topics to be explored include the multiple contributions of Benjamin Franklin, Quakerism and religion, political and economic growth, slavery and abolition, art, culture and the everyday lives of ordinary people. I am a retired high school and college history and government teacher with two MAs and 30 years of experience. As such, I have developed wisdom, a good sense of humor and don't take myself too seriously. I have many amusing anecdotes and love to answer questions.