Historical Places in Philadelphia, PA

A ten-block section of Chestnut Street has been closed to traffic and is a pedestrian shopping walkway.A ten-block section of Chestnut Street has been clos

The National Memorial, modeled after the Roman Pantheon, features a 20-foot marble statue of Benjamin Franklin as well as some of Franklins possession

Old Zion Lutheran Church is the direct descendent of the historical German Lutheran Congregation of St. Michaels' and Zion Lutheran Church. The congregati

The site of this church, the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal order, is the oldest tract of land continuously owned by blacks in the U.

Located in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia, Arch Street Meeting House is a museum, National Historic Landmark, and active Quaker place of worshi

Though it can no longer be rung, the bell remains a lasting American symbol of freedom.Though it can no longer be rung, the bell remains a lasting Americ

With levels above and below ground, the complex houses a theater and museum devoted to Franklin's life and inventions.With levels above and below ground, t

The only free standing Federal-style mansion left in Philadelphia. Built in 1786 for Madiera wine importer Henry Hill, it was later purchased by Dr. Phil

Home of the United States Congress when Philadelphia served as the nation's capital from 1790 to 1800.Home of the United States Congress when Philadelph

The Georgian mansion of well-to-do colonial Samuel Powel, who served as mayor of Philadelphia. Home also to the sinful dinners, as John Adams called it, t

This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washingt

Red-brick Episcopal church that was originally built as an alternative to Christ Church, which was deemed too muddy for "fine gentlemen and beautif

Known as Philadelphia's liveliest and funkiest strip, the street has more than 300 stores and restaurants.Known as Philadelphia's liveliest and funkiest stri

This busy street in downtown is lined with upscale boutiques and chic restaurants.This busy street in downtown is lined with upscale boutiques and ch

Minutes from Center City, Fort Mifflin is one of the country's only completely intact Revolutionary War battlefields. Site of the greatest bombardment of t

National Historic Landmark house, garden, and farm that links traditional and modern-day ideas of family, preservation, nature, and sustainable liv