Schuylkill River Trail & Schuylkill Banks

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A favorite Philadelphia treasure just got even better.
 

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The Schuylkill River Trail has been an ongoing project that been decades in
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

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In anticipation of Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia for the
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Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Overview - Where a brutal winter nearly ended the American Revolution

On December 19, 1777, 12,000 soldiers and 400 women and children marched into Vall
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Philadelphia the Great Experiment

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An ambitious documentary that tackles the history of Philadelphia from William Penn to the present day

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Philadelphia has been among the largest and most important cities in the United States from the beginning.
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Philadelphia History Museum

A Philadelphia museum dedicated to a very Philadelphian topic… Philadelphia!

The History

While the Philadelphia History Museum dates back nearly 75 years, the Atwater Kent Building that houses the museum dates back much further.  The Atwater Kent Building was constructed in 1824-1826 by renowned architect John Haviland.  Haviland, who also built Eastern State Penitentiary, designed the landmark Greek Revival structure for the purpose of housing the newly created Franklin Institute.
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Steps off the Tour - South 6th Street

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“Steps off the Tour” highlight some of the lesser known tourist destinations along a certain streets or neighborhoods in Philadelphia.  On today’s “Steps off the tour” we’ll guide you down South 6th Street to the Dream Garden Mosaic, Washington Square, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, and Mother Bethel A.M.E.
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