The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national
and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence
Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S.
Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site.

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.  The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Independence National Historical Park

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived
and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful
fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received
notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the room where he received notable visitors such as Chief Little Turtle and Thomas Jefferson.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to
a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial
ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.

Before Pennsylvania there was New Sweden. Discover this last historic link to a forgotten past. Visit the church's pastoral surroundings and its burial ground of patriots and ordinary citizens alike.

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged
readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in
Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled
with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home,
reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate
Poe’s astonishing creativity.

Described as horrifying, mystifying, and brilliant, Poe’s writing has engaged readers all over the world. The six years Edgar Allan Poe lived in Philadelphia were his happiest and most productive. Yet Poe also struggled with bad luck, personal demons and his wife’s illness. In Poe’s humble home, reflect on the human spirit surmounting crushing obstacles, and celebrate Poe’s astonishing creativity.

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum is located in Philadelphia and Delaware
Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport.
The refuge was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to protect the
largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; approximately 200
acres. When acquisition is complete, it will consist of 1200 acres of varied
habitats. Over the years, the refuge has become a resting and feeding area for
more than 300 species of birds, 85 of which nest here. Fox, deer, muskrat,
turtles, fish, frogs and a wide variety of wildflowers and plants are among
the species that call the refuge "home". The Congressional mandate set forth
for the refuge was to protect, preserve and enhance habitat; provide
compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for the public; and to promote
environmental education.

The John Heinz NWR at Tinicum is located in Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania about 1 mile from Philadelphia International Airport.  The refuge was established by an act of Congress in 1972 to protect the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania; approximately 200 acres.  When acquisition is complete, it will consist of 1200 acres of varied habitats.  Over the years, the refuge has become a resting and feeding area for more than 300 species of birds, 85 of which nest here.  Fox, deer, muskrat, turtles, fish, frogs and a wide variety of wildflowers and plants are among the species that call the refuge "home". The Congressional mandate set forth for the refuge was to protect, preserve and enhance habitat; provide compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for the public; and to promote environmental education.

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter
of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and
monuments commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary
War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome
adversity during extraordinary times.

Valley Forge is the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park features 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and monuments commemorating the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together and overcome adversity during extraordinary times.

Independence National Historical Park

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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Valley Forge National Historical Park