It's shaping up to be a beautiful fall weekend in Philadelphia. Join us on a tour of Historic Philadelphia and enjoy the great weather while taking in Philadelphia's incredible history. Tours are still available for Saturday and Sunday! TheConstitutional.Com
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07.11.2025 19:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect.
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01.11.2025 19:08 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1740, American Founding Father William Paca was born. Paca represented Maryland in the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence.
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31.10.2025 18:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Happy Halloween! Celebrate the holiday by joining our partner, the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour on a tour of haunted and historic Old City Philadelphia! Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow night, get them now: SpiritsOf76.com
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31.10.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1735 American Founding Father John Adams was born.
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30.10.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history, in 1682, William Penn arrives in what would become Philadelphia for the first time.
Penn's Philadelphia quickly grew into the largest city in the American Colonies. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/eYHiWsA
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30.10.2025 01:51 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1775, King George III, before both houses of Parliament, read aloud his "Proclamation of Rebellion."
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: buff.ly/11zlDhV β
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27.10.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Jared Ingersoll was born. Ingersoll signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Ingersoll's statue in the @constitutionctr .
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24.10.2025 15:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1658, the colony of Massachusetts outlawed Quakerism under the punishment of death.
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20.10.2025 15:37 β π 0 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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!
Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow night. Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com
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17.10.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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.
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17.10.2025 14:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history American Founding Father Jonathan Dayton was born in 1760.
Dayton was named to represent New Jersey in the Constitutional Convention and helped to draft, debate and sign the United States Constitution.
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16.10.2025 14:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1728, American Founding Father Francis Lightfoot Lee was born. Born in Virginia to the prominent Lee family, Lee was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
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14.10.2025 19:15 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1774, the First Continental Congress, meeting in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, approved the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress.
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14.10.2025 15:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Happy Birthday to William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania! William Penn was born on this day in Ruscombe, England in 1644. .
Penn founded Pennsylvania and its capital city, Philadelphia, in 1682. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/VTcmRQx
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14.10.2025 12:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Complete a perfect fall weekend in Philadelphia with a tour of Historic Old City Philadelphia! See the Birthplace of America including Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell and Franklin Court.
Get your tickets at TheConstitutional.com !
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10.10.2025 13:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Attention Teachers! How would you like a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia for your class? Have your students enter our American Freedom Essay Contest! Three winners will win a free tour of Philadelphia for their entire class!
The deadline is October 17th; for more details: buff.ly/A0iI4QQ
09.10.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1728, American Founding Father Caesar Rodney was born. Rodney represented Delaware in the Second Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence.
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07.10.2025 15:30 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1727, American Founding Father William Samuel Johnson was born.
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07.10.2025 14:22 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The battle of Germantown occurred on this day in 1777. The battle was an attempt to expel the British from Philadelphia and was fought in the present day Philadelphia neighborhood of Germantown.
Washington and the Continental Army were however soundly defeated by British forces.
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04.10.2025 16:55 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1730, American Founding Father Richard Stockton was born. A representative of the Continental Congress from New Jersey, Stockton signed the Declaration of Independence.
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01.10.2025 18:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
October is here! Looking for a fun Halloween activity? The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is the perfect way to have a hauntingly good time. Hear about the historic figures who haunt these streets to this day! Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com
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01.10.2025 15:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Even as the weather cools, The Constitutional Walking Tour continues to offer daily tours throughout the fall until November 30th. Book your tour today! TheConstitutional.com
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30.09.2025 15:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Samuel Powell, the last mayor of Philadelphia while it was under British Rule, and the first after Independence was declared, was born on this day in 1738.
Powell's house is a stop on the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour. Get your tickets here: Spiritsof76.com
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29.09.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this Day in History, September 27, 1777, Lancaster, Pennsylvania served as the Capital of the United States.
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27.09.2025 18:24 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1722, American Founding Father Samuel Adams was born. The famous patriot and founding member of the Sons of Liberty was a key figure in pushing America toward Independence.
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27.09.2025 14:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in 1777, following their victory at Brandywine, General Howe marched the British Army into Philadelphia unopposed and held the city for nearly a year.
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26.09.2025 14:18 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history in 1738, American Founding Father Nicholas Van Dyke was born. A representative of the Continental Congress from Delaware, Van Dyke was one of the 48 signatories of the Articles of Confederation.
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25.09.2025 15:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Benjamin Franklin left Boston on this day in history, September 25th, 1723, at the age of 17 years old. Franklin first stopped in New York City before continuing to Philadelphia, the city that would become his adopted hometown. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/7ubS5RZ
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25.09.2025 15:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
On this day in history, September 23rd, 1777, the Liberty Bell was removed from Philadelphia and sent to Allentown, Pennsylvania to protect it from the British.
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23.09.2025 15:31 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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