The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia Since Philadelphia is best seen by foot, The Constitutional is the best way to explore America's Bir

On July 2nd, 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved Richard Henry Lee's proposal for American Independence. This...
07/02/2025

On July 2nd, 1776 the Second Continental Congress approved Richard Henry Lee's proposal for American Independence. This historic event caused John Adams to write to his wife Abigail that:

"the Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival... It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."

While Adams’ description of what future Independence Celebrations would look like were very prescient, he of course incorrectly guessed the day of those celebrations. Today we celebrate our Independence Day two days later on the Fourth of July, the day on which the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Learn more in our blog: https://buff.ly/U0n1dVc

On this day in history in 1725, American Founding Father Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau was born....
07/01/2025

On this day in history in 1725, American Founding Father Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau was born.

Rochambeau was the commander of the Expédition Particulière, a French operation to send thousands of soldiers into America during the Revolutionary War and assist Americans in defeating the British.

Rochambeau was only in America for a brief time and spent much of it blockaded by the British, who cut Rochambeau and his forces off from active fighting for nearly a year in Newport, Rhode Island. But it's not the cumulative actions of Rochambeau that earn him the honorarium of "Founding Father" in our eyes but rather the extreme significance of the few actions he took toward winning American Independence.

Once Rochambeau had maneuvered past the British and joined George Washington and the Continental Army in New York City, Rochambeau played a leading role in devising the plan that led to the Siege of Yorktown and Rochambeau and his thousands of soldiers were instrumental in the victory at Yorktown that crushed the British forces in America and led to the end of the American Revolutionary War.

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On opening day, July 1, 1926, an estimated 250,000 people paraded across the Delaware River Bridge (now the Benjamin Fra...
07/01/2025

On opening day, July 1, 1926, an estimated 250,000 people paraded across the Delaware River Bridge (now the Benjamin Franklin Bridge), “a mighty throng 35 abreast,” reported The Philadelphia Inquirer. The chief engineer, a Polish immigrant named Ralph Modjeski, proclaimed that his bridge could hold the entire population of Camden “without showing any strain.” He was better than his word. Camden’s 1920 population was 116,309.

The bridge toll was 25 cents – and that was controversial. The bridge was a joint effort; New Jersey pressed for tolls, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia wanted the bridge “to remain forever free.” In order to get it built, Pennsylvania relented.

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As the Birthplace of America, many influential people have come to celebrate Independence Day in Philadelphia. On July ...
06/30/2025

As the Birthplace of America, many influential people have come to celebrate Independence Day in Philadelphia. On July 4th, 1962 President John F. Kennedy made a speech in front of Independence Hall. In his speech, President Kennedy praised the American democratic system which encourages differences and allows for dissent, discussed the enduring relevance of the Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence, and addressed the role of the United States of America in relation to the emerging European Community.

You can read more about Kennedy's 1962 visit to Philadelphia in our blog: https://buff.ly/EP0k1lg

The 4th of July is just a few days away and there is no better place to celebrate than the "Birthplace of America!" We g...
06/30/2025

The 4th of July is just a few days away and there is no better place to celebrate than the "Birthplace of America!" We give tours on the 4th of July and all holiday weekend. Get your tickets now! TheConstitutional.com

On this day in history in 1742, American Founding Father William Hooper was born.Hooper was born in Boston and attended ...
06/28/2025

On this day in history in 1742, American Founding Father William Hooper was born.

Hooper was born in Boston and attended Harvard before traveling south to North Carolina to practice law. Hooper was elected to the First and Second Continental Congresses, and was one of three people to sign the Declaration of Independence on behalf of North Carolina.

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Happy Birthday to Independence National Historic Park, our favorite National Park! On this day in 1948 was created thro...
06/28/2025

Happy Birthday to Independence National Historic Park, our favorite National Park!

On this day in 1948 was created through an act of the United States Congress.

Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and most of the stops on the Constitutional Walking Tour are located within Independence National Historic Park!

On this day in history in 1742, American Founding Father Arthur Middleton was born.Middleton succeeded his father as a r...
06/26/2025

On this day in history in 1742, American Founding Father Arthur Middleton was born.

Middleton succeeded his father as a representative of South Carolina in the Second Continental Congress and while a member, signed the Declaration of Independence.

Middleton participated in the defense of Charleston and was taken as a prisoner of war after the British took over the city.

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On this day in history in 1741 American Founding Father John Langdon was born.A sailor and merchant from New Hampshire, ...
06/26/2025

On this day in history in 1741 American Founding Father John Langdon was born.

A sailor and merchant from New Hampshire, Langdon was a member of the Second Continental Congress but left Philadelphia before signing the Declaration of Independence to work as a Navy Agent for the Continental Navy.

After the Revolution, Langdon represented New Hampshire at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and signed the United States Constitution.

Langdon also served as the President and Governor of New Hampshire, served as one of New Hampshire's original Senators, and was the first President Pro Tempore of the United State Senate. Read more about Langdon in our blog: https://buff.ly/PYMuqmf

Pictured is Langdon's statue in the .

Our guides know all of the best, shady places to gather while you discover some of the most important historic sites in ...
06/24/2025

Our guides know all of the best, shady places to gather while you discover some of the most important historic sites in America. And when it's this hot, that's important!

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It was on this day in 1788 that the Constitution of the United States was adopted. The adoption came after New Hampshir...
06/21/2025

It was on this day in 1788 that the Constitution of the United States was adopted. The adoption came after New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify the document, 279 days after the Constitution was signed in Philadelphia at Independence Hall on September 17th, 1787.

On this day in history in 1783, the Pennsylvania Mutiny took place. Why is Philadelphia, America's first Capital, no lon...
06/20/2025

On this day in history in 1783, the Pennsylvania Mutiny took place.

Why is Philadelphia, America's first Capital, no longer the capital today? There are many reasons but arguably none greater than the mutiny that took place on this day over 200 years ago. Upset over not being paid as promised for their military service, hundreds of Continental Army Soldiers descended upon Philadelphia and surrounded Independence Hall while Congress met inside.

Alexander Hamilton was able to negotiate with the soldiers, drawing upon his experience as a veteran of the Continental Army himself, and convinced the soldiers to let Congress leave Independence Hall in peace. Congress then attempted to secure protection, but Pennsylvania's government refused to provide it. Within two days Congress had left Philadelphia and the capital moved to Princeton, NJ, never to return to Philadelphia on a permanent basis again.

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