The Greater Philadelphia Area
Valley Forge National Historical Park was created to preserve our nation’s history and tell the story of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-78.
As the winter weather turned more severe, Washington started moving his troops to Chester County. He hoped Valley Forge would offer the army a better place to build log cabins and supply the troops. On December 11, 1777, Washington pulled out of the Whitemarsh area. By December 18th, they had arrived in Valley Forge.
Love Park is the name locals have given to John F. Kennedy Plaza in center city Philadelphia. The famous Love sculpture was made by Robert Indiana. It “was first placed in the plaza in 1976 as part of the United States’ Bicentennial celebration. It was removed in 1978, but the sculpture was missed and the chairman of Philadelphia Art Commission, F. Eugene Dixon, Jr., bought the sculpture and permanently placed it in the plaza, in 1978.”
Independence Hall / Mall and the Liberty Bell
Benjamin Franklin’s Grave at Christ Church
Congress Hall
South Street and Jim’s Cheesesteaks
Free Tours of the Kimmel Center
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Dream Garden at the Curtis Center along Washington Square
Carpenter’s Hall
Reading Terminal Market
Chemical Heritage Foundation Museum
Institute of Contemporary Art
Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Love Sculpture at Love Park
City Hall
US Mint
Edgar Allan Poe House
Betsy Ross House
Chinatown
Philadelphia Squares (Rittenhouse Square, etc.)
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Wanamaker Organ
Wissahickon Environmental Center
The Thinker Statue and Rodin Museum Garden
The Comcast Experience HD Video Wall
Boathouse Row
Franklin Court