Betsy Ross House
The building at 239 Arch Street, now known as the Betsy Ross House, was built over 250 years ago. The front portion was built around 1740, with the stair hall (or piazza) and the rear section added 10 to 20 years later.
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Christ Church - Philadelphia
Christ Church is an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia. Founded in 1695 as a parish of the Church of England, it played an integral role in the founding of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States.
Christ Church Burial Ground
Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia is an important early-American cemetery. It is the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and his wife, Deborah. Four other signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here as well.
Eastern State Penitentiary
The Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Elfreth's Alley
Our nation's oldest residential street.
First Bank of the United States
The First Bank of the United States was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while the city served as the national capital, from 1790 to 1800.
Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, stands as one of the oldest surviving fortifications in the United States and is the only Revolutionary War battlefield still intact in the city.
Independence Hall
Originally known as the Pennsylvania State House, its name was changed to Independence Hall in 1732.
Mutter Museum
The Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia began as a donation from American surgeon Thomas Dent Mutter, MD (1811-1859), who was determined to improve and reform medical education.
Powel House
Powel House is a historic mansion/museum located at 244 South 3rd Street between Willings Alley and Spruce Street in the Society Hill neighborhood.
St. Augustine Lighthouse
Constructed of Alabama brick and Philadelphia iron, the lighthouse is St. Augustine's oldest surviving brick structure. In 1876, a brick light keeper's house was added to the site.