Philadelphia, PA
Mike and I made a day trip into Philadelphia to visit the National Historical Park. We stopped to see the Liberty Bell...
and Independence Hall.
In Independence hall, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Also, the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. This is the room where it all took place:
George Washington actually sat in the chair in the front of the room. It's one of the only originals furnishings. The rest were burned by the British during the occupation.
We also saw Congress hall, which served as the meeting place of the U. S. Congress from 1790 - 1800. In 1800, the capital moved to Washington, DC. We were able to visit some other historical sites but these were the highlights. Lastly, we finished the day off with a Philly cheesesteak and headed back to the RV.
and Independence Hall.
In Independence hall, George Washington was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Also, the design of the American flag was agreed upon in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, and the U. S. Constitution was drafted in 1787. This is the room where it all took place:
George Washington actually sat in the chair in the front of the room. It's one of the only originals furnishings. The rest were burned by the British during the occupation.
We also saw Congress hall, which served as the meeting place of the U. S. Congress from 1790 - 1800. In 1800, the capital moved to Washington, DC. We were able to visit some other historical sites but these were the highlights. Lastly, we finished the day off with a Philly cheesesteak and headed back to the RV.
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