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11/15/2024

On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in York, Pennsylvania. The Articles provided domestic and international legitimacy for the Continental Congress to lead America during the Revolutionary War. Those who created the Articles were very reticent to give too much power to a central federal government, thus in the Articles of Confederation, the states maintained most of the power. However, the Articles of Confederation proved too weak to hold the nation together after the Revolution ended and the failure of the Articles led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia in 1787. ⠀
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11/13/2024

On this day in history in 1730, American Founding Father John Dickinson was born. Dickinson was a Quaker and did not support Independence at the Second Continental Congress due to his beliefs of non-violence. Despite his views on violence, Dickinson served in the Pennsylvania Militia and fought in the American Revolution, reasoning that if violence could not be prevented, it was his duty to help bring it to a quick and just resolution.

Dickinson was for a time the largest slaveholder in Delaware after inheriting his family's To***co plantation, but Dickinson would come to the belief that slavery was incompatible with his religion and freed his slaves. Dickinson was chosen to represent Delaware at the Constitutional Convention where he was one of the most vocal critics of slavery but was ultimately unsuccessful at making any meaningful headway towards ending slavery at the Convention. Dickinson signed the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

Pictured is Dickinson's portrait in the Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery. Learn more about Dickinson in our blog: https://buff.ly/3hIFG7G

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans' Day from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour. Thank you for your service!

11/11/2024

On this day in 1775, the Continental Marines were founded in Philadelphia. The birth date of the United States Marine Corps is traced back to a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress on this day in 1775 that stated that "two Battalions of Marines be raised." Captain Samuel Nicholas was put in charge of raising the battalions and set up his recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern, (pictured) which was located on Water Street by the Delaware River Waterfront in Philadelphia.

11/06/2024

The Constitutional Walking Tour will be attending the NJEA convention in Atlantic City this week starting tomorrow, November 7th, through November 8th. Stop by Booth 2123 and learn why taking The Constitutional Walking Tour is the absolute best field trip experience for students of all ages! And you can enter to win a free field trip for your class!

11/05/2024

Join us at NJEA Booth 2123 for a chance to win a free field trip!
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11/05/2024

Happy Election Day, the perfect day to come and visit the birthplace of America's democracy… after you vote of course! The Constitutional Walking Tour continues to run daily in November!

11/03/2024

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving time in 1784 during his stay in Paris? He published an essay titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” that proposed to economize the use of candles by rising earlier to make use of the morning sunlight.

11/01/2024

On this day in history in 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect. However, due to widespread protests, intimidation of English agents, and boycotts, very few taxes were actually collected. This early attempt by Parliament to tax American Colonists would ultimately prove unsuccessful as merchants and manufacturers in England were outraged at how the Stamp Act had led to boycotts and protests that hurt their business interests. Facing intense pressure at home and great difficulty actually enforcing the act in America, Parliament eventually relented and repealed the Stamp Act.

The Stamp Act still however holds great historical significance as it played a crucial role in beginning to unite the American Colonists. And although Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, on the same day, Parliament also passed the Declaratory Act which made it clear that while the Stamp Act was repealed, Parliament had absolute authority to levy taxes on the American Colonies, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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10/29/2024

On this day in history, in 1682, William Penn arrives in what would become Philadelphia for the first time. Penn, aboard the ship "Welcome," along with dozens of other passengers consisting of mostly fellow Quakers, first stepped foot on the sandy beaches where Dock Creek flowed into the Delaware River.

Penn's Philadelphia would become a haven for those persecuted for their religious beliefs and quickly grow into the largest city in the American Colonies. Learn more in our blog: https://buff.ly/3jQME91

10/27/2024

On this day in history in 1775, King George III, before both houses of Parliament, read aloud his "Proclamation of Rebellion." In King George's speech, he suggested that due to the "torrent of violence" perpetuated by traitors to England, that those loyal to the crown in the American colonies would not be able to speak out until "a sufficient force shall appear to support them."⠀

King George's call for Parliament to send additional soldiers to America dashed any hopes of avoiding full scale war. Read more in our blog: https://buff.ly/3Bf82uA ⠀

10/26/2024

On this day in history in 1757, American Founding Father Charles Pinckney was born. Pinckney practiced law in South Carolina before joining the American Revolution as a member of the South Carolina Militia. Pickney participated in numerous battles including the ill fated Siege of Charleston in which a small force of American soldiers defended the City of Charleston, South Carolina against a much larger British force for over a month before finally falling.

Following the siege, Pinckney was held as a prisoner of war for over a year before being released in a prisoner exchange. After the war, Pinckney would go on to represent South Carolina in the Constitutional Convention and signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Pinckney's statue in the .

Learn more about Pinckney, who would also go on to serve as United States Senator, Congressman, and Governor of South Carolina in our blog: https://buff.ly/3Ch2GAk

10/25/2024

It is the last weekend before Halloween! Don't miss out on getting into the Halloween "Spirit" and taking The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour!

Walk the beautiful, historic... and haunted streets of Old City and Society Hill in Philadelphia where this nation was founded and hear about the ghosts that haunt these streets to this day! Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com

10/25/2024

On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Jared Ingersoll was born. Ingersoll was an early voice advocating for a stronger centralized government before the Articles of Confederation even went into effect. Ingersoll would go on to represent Pennsylvania in the Constitutional Convention where he helped to create the stronger government he had long been pushing for. Ingersoll signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Ingersoll's statue in the .

Learn more about Ingersoll, including his successful career as a Philadelphia lawyer where he argued numerous important cases before the Supreme Court in our blog: https://buff.ly/3vGNcmt

10/21/2024

On this day in history in 1658, the colony of Massachusetts outlawed Quakerism under the punishment of death. The persecution of Quakers in Massachusetts and the subsequent ex*****on of Quakers in Boston for their religious beliefs led to King Charles II intervening and suspending the Massachusetts Charter to prevent further ex*****ons.

Twenty four years later William Penn founded Pennsylvania, finally creating a land where not just Quakers, but people of all religious beliefs could live without fear of religious persecution. Pictured is Penn's statue above Philadelphia's City Hall. Learn more in our blog: https://buff.ly/30LohmD

10/18/2024

There are only two weekends left before Halloween! October is here! Don't miss out on getting into the Halloween "Spirit" and taking The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour!

Walk the beautiful and historic streets of Old City and Society Hill in Philadelphia where this nation was founded and hear about the ghosts that haunt these streets to this day! Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com

10/17/2024

On this day in history in 1752, American Founding Father Jacob Broom was born. Broom, a Wilmington, Delaware born son of a blacksmith was a devout Quaker and did not participate in the American Revolution due to deeply held pacifist beliefs.

While his beliefs prevented him in taking an active role in the war, it was clear to those around him his true allegiances to American colonists and his desire for the new country to survive. Broom spent many years involved in the city government of Wilmington and was among those chosen to represent Delaware at the Constitutional Convention where he signed the United States Constitution.

Pictured is Broom's statue in the . Learn more about Broom in our blog: https://buff.ly/3vjarDb

10/17/2024

On this day in 1777 the Battles of Saratoga concluded with the complete surrender of British General John Burgoyne's Army. The battle was the first major victory for America's Continental Army and was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War.

News of the impressive American victory at Saratoga was used by American agents in France including Benjamin Franklin to convince the French that America was capable of winning the Revolution with French assistance. Within mere months of the news of the Battle of Saratoga reaching Paris, the French had joined the American Revolution as America's allies.

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Philadelphia Anthem (1).mp4

The Franklin Institute's Imax Theater is sadly closing. Does anyone remember this short movie, "Philadelphia Anthem" that was played when the theater opened over 30 years ago? #philadelphia #franklininstitue #imax #philadelphiaanthem

Philadelphia Anthem

Did you go to the Franklin Institute in the 90s? You might recognize this video. #philadelphia #franklininstitute

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Trailer

This weekend is Halloween! Limited tickets are still available for the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour this Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm. Get your tickets now, before they're history! Spiritsof76.Com #history #ghosts #philly

And a great big “Hip Hip Huzzah” to the teachers who came out for today’s teacher appreciation tour. Teachers: tag yourself! If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to sign up for the two remaining teacher appreciation tours on July 25 and August 6. More information can be found at www.theConstitutional.com/field-trips/teacher-appreciation-days #teacherappreciation #teacherappreciationday #hiphiphuzzah