Plan Your Revolutionary Journey

Discover Revolutionary places, historic sites, and family-friendly attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area. Use the guides below to plan your journey!
Revolutionary War, Family Friendly, Historic District, Historic Philly: A Deeper Dive, Arts and Culture

American History Study Guide

Philadelphia (Old City) • 9 stops
Whether you're brushing up on your American history or studying for the U.S. citizenship test, this self-guided walking tour makes...
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Revolutionary War, Religious Sites & Burial Grounds, Family Friendly, Historic District, Historic Houses, Arts and Culture

The African American Story

Philadelphia (Old City) • 7 stops
Philadelphia’s Historic District is the site of the original city and often called America’s most historic square mile. The...
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Family Friendly, Historic District, Historic Philly: A Deeper Dive

Alexander Hamilton's Philadelphia

Philadelphia (Old City) • 9 stops
Freedom fighter, statesman, financial genius, adulterer. You may think you know the story of Alexander Hamilton’s life, but there is...
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Revolutionary War, Family Friendly, Battlefields, Historic Houses, Regional Historic Sites, Arts and Culture

Washington - Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

Greater Philadelphia • 9 stops
The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail follows the same network of roads and waterways use by allied...
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Historic District

Historic Philadelphia Essentials

Philadelphia (Old City) • 9 stops
There is a lot to explore in Historic Philadelphia. Start your journey of the headquarters of the American Revolution and continue on with...
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Revolutionary War, Battlefields

Battlefields and Encampments

Greater Philadelphia • 5 stops
America's battlefields and historic forts are living monuments to critical moments in our nation's history. Stand at the front...
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Historic District

Independence National Historical Park

Philadelphia (Old City) • 12 stops
Enjoy the many historic sites included as part of Independence National Historic Park. No matter where you go on this route, history is...
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Revolutionary War, Historic District

Women of the Revolution

Philadelphia (Old City) • 7 stops
Women took on many roles in the period of the American Revolution. See where their story takes you. The Baroness: Museum of the American...
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Arts and Culture

Revolutionary Special Exhibitions

Greater Philadelphia • 4 stops
From maps to military mistakes, check out these special exhibitions focusing on the Revolutionary period at these great institutions in the...
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Historic District

Ben Franklin's Philadelphia

Philadelphia (Old City) • 5 stops
Come explore the city that Benjamin Franklin once knew and helped to shape. From his legacies laid out in several museums to his own ideas...
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Historic Houses

Historic Houses and Gardens

Greater Philadelphia • 19 stops
Unfold stories hidden among the streets of Philadelphia's oldest neighborhoods and experience history in a new way by visiting the...
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Regional Historic Sites

Historic Sites in Greater Philadelphia

Greater Philadelphia • 8 stops
The counties around Philadelphia are a sight to behold for fans of nature and history. If you're interested in a short day trip outside...
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Arts and Culture

Libraries and Historical Societies

Greater Philadelphia • 10 stops
For visitors looking to conduct research or attend a lecture on early American history, check out these libraries and historical societies...
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Religious Sites & Burial Grounds

Historic Religious Sites and Burial Grounds

Philadelphia (Old City) • 16 stops
Philadelphia is home to a number of sites devoted to various religions. For a more reflective tour, take a walk and explore some of these...
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Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Greater Philadelphia • 19 stops
Activities and programs for all ages await families at these locations. Carpenters' Hall Carpenters' Hall hosted the First...
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Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Greater Philadelphia • 17 stops
Home to an impressive collection of museums, libraries, and historical sites - experience the arts and culture of Philadelphia when you...
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