What's your favorite historical site?

Doug 

In a city rich with history, Doug gets a particular thrill in a visit to Christ Church. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and George Washington all worshipped there, and you can find the graves of seven signers of the Declaration of Independence and five of the Constitution in its Burial Ground. Doug also recommends a stroll down Elfreth's Alley, just two blocks down Second Street, one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America.

Alyssa

Alyssa likes to visit the National Constitution Center for her history fix. Opened on July 4, 2004, the Constitution Center is dedicated to exploring the U.S. Constitution with high-tech exhibits, interactive displays, and theatrical presentations.

Charles

Charles enjoys visiting the Smith Civil War Memorial, located within Fairmount Park. He suggests trying out one of the "whispering benches" at the base of each tower. If you sit at one end and whisper, someone at the other end can hear you through the arch.

LaToya 

In the 1700s, Philadelphia had the largest population of free blacks in the country, and with its Quaker heritage, the city was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. LaToya recommends that today's visitors to town follow the route, which culminates in a visit to the Johnson House, the only stop still intact and open to the public.

Ann 

Ann loves to visit Eastern State Penitentiary, located in the city's Fairmount neighborhood. Back in 1823, when the prison was built, its radial floor plan and system of solitary confinement were inspired by the humanitarian belief that prisoners, left to contemplate the error of their ways, would reform. Al Capone did time in what is now a U.S. National Historic Landmark.

Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC