It was wonderful to stop by Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this weekend after attending WordCamp US 2015.
Though my days at the conference kept me busy from 8:00am til after 6:00pm each day, I wanted to make sure I found time to visit some of the historical places in Philadelphia.
One the places I didn’t want to miss was Independence Hall, the birthplace of the United States, where the Declaration of Independence was signed as well as the Constitution.
I took one of the tours of the building led by a National Park Service ranger, where I learned the Liberty Bell was displayed in the 1800’s, Abraham Lincoln visited before being sworn in as President, and where over 100,000 people came over a period of two days to view Abraham Lincoln’s body after his assassination in 1865.
The upstairs room where parties were held was fascinating, with maps from the 1700’s covering the walls. Somehow the map showed Michigan without the top half of the Lower Peninsula.
If you find yourself in Philadelphia, I hope you find time to stop by the park! Visit the Liberty Bell, take a walk through Independence Square, and if you love learning about history, check out the tour.
The tour is free, though you’ll need to get a ticket (they time entry into the hall).
