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The Constitutional Walking Tour of PhiladelphiaP.O. Box 2066Philadelphia, PA 19103215.525.1776215.546.7297 (fax)info@theconstitutional.comTOUR MEETING LOCATION The Constitutional Walking Tour starts and ends at the National Constitution Center at 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tours… Read More
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Please send your check for Brochure Requests to:The Constitutional Walking TourP.O. Box 2066Philadelphia, PA 19103Single Copy - For a free copy of The Constitutional's self-guided walking tour brochure, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope (#10 size or larger) with $1.25 postage to us at… Read More
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60 Second BriefingThe Constitutional’sProgram OfferingsNumber ofHistorical Sites*WalkingDistanceTime toExperienceFreeFeeThe Constitutional Self-Guided Tour33+3.25 miles3-4 hours The Constitutional Virtual Field Trip33N/A1-2 hours The Constitutional Guided Tour20+1.25 miles75 minutes … Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia provides many different stories for the media to feature. Below are several ideas to get you started.The Constitutional offers additional information & resources for the media including:Press ReleasesFact SheetBy the NumbersHigh-Resolution… Read More
Documents pertaining to Independence National Historical Park ("INHP"), the National Park Service ("NPS"), the Independence Visitor Center ("IVC") and the City of Philadelphia regarding commercial solicitation policies for vendors, and tour staging locations for tour companies including The… Read More
Ride the Ducks World War II era vehicle providing tours of Independence National Historical Park. (Pictured is Independence Hall in background)View of the Independence Visitor Center's main concourse inside the 50,000 (fifty thousand) square foot Independence Visitor Center showing foot traffic,… Read More
Tour Guide Licensing Litigation Overview"Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary and Permanent Injunctive Relief," September 15, 2008.Federal Lawsuit, "Michael Tait, Joshua Silver and Ann Boulais vs. City of Philadelphia", United States District Court for the Eastern… Read More
Make a Reservation Download our School Field Trip Brochure (PDF)The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is an outdoor walking journey that provides a primary overview of the Independence National Historical Park area and visits more than 20 of the most… Read More
Group tours and discounts available for:Field TripsCorporate GroupsMeetings & ConventionsWeddingsFamily ReunionsSports Teams and Youth Travel Team LeaguesClubsVIPs & Private ToursScoutsThe Constitutional Has Proudly Served Groups From Critically… Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour starts and ends at the National Constitution Center at 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tours meet at the 3 large stone benches immediately outside the main entrance to the National Constitution Center.Make a Reservation
Complement your visit to Historic Philadelphia with an interactive Historical Treasure Hunt hosted by a trained History Hunter.Historic Philadelphia Scavenger Hunts are a great team building and social activity as you explore and learn about America's Birthplace.Make a ReservationWe'll… Read More
Experience Our New Yellow Fever Tour!Inspired in part by the real-life Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 and the historical fictional account in the book "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Constitutional's new Yellow Fever Tour is a walking journey through Old City Philadelphia featuring the… Read More
Related Posts:Independence Hall Tickets & Visitor Guide for IndividualsIndependence Hall HistoryIndependence Hall Ticketing for Groups (School Tours and Organized Groups)Tickets to see the inside of Independence Hall are certainly cheaper (free) and slightly easier to get than tickets to see… Read More
Visiting The Liberty Bell CenterThe Liberty Bell is the quintessential icon of American freedom, and it is one of the most visited historic sites in the United States. This page will detail how to see this incredible artifact of American history.Related Posts:Liberty Bell History - Our blog… Read More
Resources for Distance Learning Educational ContinuityWe are excited to announce our new Virtual Field Trip! We have 2 exciting options available.1. DOWNLOADABLE SELF-GUIDED VIRTUAL TOURWe will continue to offer our downloadable Virtual Tour in Powerpoint format. The content has recently been… Read More
OverviewFlat Stanley is the name of a series of great books based around Stanley Lambchop, the main character, and his family (Stanley's mom, dad and younger brother named Arthur). In "Flat Stanley, His Original Adventure", the story begins with a bulletin board falling on Stanley's bed while he… Read More
Follow in the Founding Fathers' Footsteps with a Combination Package Featuring The Constitutional Walking Tour and Museum of the American RevolutionThe Constitutional Walking TourBy taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia, students will embark on a 75 minute walking adventure through… Read More
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts Girl Scouts Scout DaysEnjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements or working toward badges! Scout Days feature great tours and scavenger hunt experiences just for Scout troops!… Read More
Boy Scout & Cub Scout Troop Leaders!Boy Scouts can participate in several activities to earn credits toward American Heritage and Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badges. Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour and stepping back in time in the Founding Fathers' footsteps will help scouts better… Read More
GIRL SCOUTS - Building Courage, Confidence & CharacterGirl Scouts step back in time to retrace the steps of the brave women and men who founded America including learning about Betsy Ross, the matriarch of the American Revolution. Girl Scouts can take The Constitutional and also the… Read More
September 17th is Constitution Day! On that date in 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention completed and signed the Constitution of the United States at Independence Hall. In late 2004, Senator Robert Byrd, one of the United States Senates leading Constitutional scholars, introduced… Read More
Teachers are invited to have their students enter the American Freedom Essay Contest to win a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia for their entire class.In honor of Constitution Day, The Constitutional Walking Tour wants students to give their views about American freedom. The American Freedom… Read More
Every Fall, in honor of Constitution Day & Citizenship Day, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia sponsors its annual American Freedom Essay Contest. The American Freedom Essay Contest challenges educators to have their students write a 100-300 word essay on the importance of freedom… Read More
No purchase necessary. Contest is open to all students in grades 1-12 who go to school in the United States. Only one entry per student.Students must write their own individual essays on "How a particular American freedom (i.e., freedom of speech, freedom to vote, freedom of assembly) makes people'… Read More
Please complete the form below to download the Virtual Field Trip in PowerPoint format:Please note that by downloading The Constitutional's Virtual Tour that you agree that the Virtual Tour will be used exclusively for educational purposes and not for any commercial purposes or uses by any other… Read More
See more Than 20 Historic Sites in a 75 minute 1.25 mile journey including:Independence HallThe Liberty Bell CenterBetsy Ross HouseNational Constitution CenterDeclaration HouseCarpenters’ HallFranklin CourtChrist Church Burial GroundThe First Bank of the U.S.… Read More
The Constitutional Audio Tour CDSee more than 20 historic sites on a 75 minute audio adventure following our easy-to-use map of Historic Philadelphia!Regular Retail Price - $17.99Special Online Price - $15.99 each plus Tax (if applicable) and Shipping & Handling … Read More
Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia (“The Constitutional”) offers the unique opportunity to follow in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps and discover America’s Birthplace. The Constitutional guides you through the Independence National Historical Park… Read More
Maximize Your Upcoming Field Trip Experience of Historic PhiladelphiaThank you for your interest in our new Teacher Resource Guide with useful information, including pre-trip and post-trip exercises. The Constitutional's Teacher Resource Guide is written by teachers for teachers. This guide is… Read More
"Miranda had a great rapport with our chaperones, and more important, with our seventh grade students... The scavenger hunt was a great success"Mary R.7th Grade TeacherSomerdale, NJ"Both tour guides did a great job of explaining and describing and various historic sites we visited on the tour. The… Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour is the leading provider of school field trips in Historic Philadelphia and the original branded walking tour of Independence National Historical Park. The Constitutional is the only tour that provides a turnkey experience by including all of the following value-added… Read More
Reward your group for a job well done by presenting them a free Certificate of Achievement from The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. Personalized Typed Text - Instructions for Using the Certificate of Achievement by Typing Recipient's Information with… Read More
Celebrate Black History with a Combination Package Featuring The Constitutional Walking Tour & The African American Museum in PhiladelphiaMake a Reservation The Constitutional Walking Tour takes you on a special Black History outdoor experience through America’s Birthplace. The… Read More
Everyone loves a parade, and there's no place quite like Philadelphia when it comes to festive, musical processions. Throughout the year, the streets are filled with celebrations of history and culture, from the Fourth of July spectacular to parades honoring the various ethnic groups that make… Read More
Field Trip Grants - Taking Education on the Road to Historic PhiladelphiaWe know that class field trips are fun and informative, yet occasionally prohibitive for some schools due to the costs involved for transportation and admission fees. One possible solution is through Target® which makes some… Read More
As the birthplace of America, Philadelphia can lay claim to many "firsts." You can get to know these Philadelphia Firsts when you take The Constitutional Walking Tour. Whether this is your first visit to Philadelphia or your 101st visit, there are so many things to discover in Philadelphia. Did you… Read More
OverviewIn 1761, fifteen years before the United States of America declared itself as a new nation with The Declaration of Independence, the American colonists were loyal British subjects who celebrated the coronation of King George III. The Colonies stretched from present-day Maine to Georgia.… Read More
OverviewThe First Continental Congress met at Carpenters' Hall in September 1774 to draw up a Declaration of Rights and Grievances as an appeal to King George III. This was in response to the Colonies' outrage towards the British Parliament over punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party and… Read More
OverviewThe First Continental Congress met at Carpenters' Hall in September 1774 in part, to draw up a "Petition to the King" as an appeal to King George III. This was a declaration of rights and grievances in response to the Colonies' outrage towards the British Parliament over punishing… Read More
OverviewBetween June 11 and June 28, 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote The Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia at the Declaration House (also referred to as the Jacob Graff House). The Declaration of Independence quickly became one of the nation's most cherished symbols of liberty and… Read More
OverviewBefore the United States had its Constitution, the new country relied on the Articles of Confederation. Agreed to by Congress on November 15, 1777, and in force after ratification by Maryland on March 1, 1781, the Articles of Confederation served as a bridge between the initial government… Read More
OverviewThe Constitutional Convention met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia during the hot summer of 1787 to draft, debate and then sign the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787.Constitution of the United States (A Transcription)We the People of the United States, in Order to… Read More
OverviewOn December 15, 1791, the United States Congress was assembled at Congress Hall in Philadelphia when the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States were ratified. These ten amendments, which are referred to as the "Bill of Rights", guarantee all Americans many… Read More
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