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Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Trenton and Washington’s Crossing June 8-14, 2008 June 8, 2008: Day 1 Arrival: Philadelphia, PA PM Hotel check-in, Holiday Inn 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)923-8660 Dinner and free time to explore the city. June 9, 2008: Day 2 Historic Philadelphia AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 Independence Visitors Center (self-guided tour of exhibits) Welcome to the Independence Visitor Center, your first stop for information, history and adventure in the Philadelphia region! The Center provides the millions of visitors who travel to Philadelphia with a FREE comprehensive orientation to the culture, history, shopping and dining options available throughout the Greater Philadelphia region in an environment that is welcoming and convenient for travelers. 10:30 National Constitution Center and Freedom Rising Show
525 Arch Street, Independence Mall. Philadelphia PA 19106 (215)409-6600 The National Constitution Center was created by the Constitution Heritage Act in 1988. The Center is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness about the Constitution and its relevance in Americans’ daily lives. 12:00 Lunch: Bourse Building 2:30 Walking Tour of Philadelphia “Seeing the Metropolis Close Up” Independence Hall This was once the home of the United States Congress. Independence Hall (seen from the Liberty Bell) is flanked on the right by Congress Hall. The newly formed United States Congress occupied Congress Hall when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States from 1790-1800. Congress Hall Liberty Bell (walk to and briefly visit) Portrait Gallery at the Second Bank of the U.S.Franklin CourtWashington Square 6:00 Dinner: Downey’s - 526 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147(215) 625-9500 Evening: Free time. June 10, 2008: Day 3 Tour Philadelphia/ Fort Mifflin AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:30 Tour Philadelphia: 9:45 Betsy Ross HouseBy 1876 the building was generally recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she made the first American Flag. Several of her surviving family members, including daughters, grandchildren and a niece said that this was the location of the legendary event.
10:15 Elfreth AlleyThe Alley is a place where you can learn about what life was like for the working people that built and maintained this city during the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
10:30 Franklin’s grave
10:45 Christ Church
11:30 Christ Church Burial Ground Welcome! Christ Church, founded in 1695, is a wonderful place to explore Colonial and Revolution-Era history. Its burial ground, which includes the tomb of Benjamin Franklin, is an authentic historic site for learning about the lives of early Americans. 11:45 Lunch: City Tavern 138 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)413-1443 Restored Colonial Era Tavern with a Unique Period Dining Experience 1:30 Depart for Fort Mifflin Fort Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19153 2:00 Arrive at Fort Mifflin The Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society is a non-profit educational organization that promotes awareness of the historic defense of the Delaware River and the City of Philadelphia. OFMHS supports volunteers who offer living history demonstrations and provides lecturers and interpreters for many of the living history events in the tri-state area. Evening: Dinner and free time to explore June 11, 2008: Day 4 Brandywine and Valley Forge AM Breakfast at the hotel 8:30 Depart for Brandywine and Birmingham Meeting House 9-11:00 Classroom presentation and overview of Philadelphia. Comparison by PHMC Museum Educator, Mr. Mike Harris. Time for shopping and exploring. Tour of Lafayette’s quarters PM 12:00 Lunch: Chadds Ford Tavern 1400 Baltimore Pike Chadds Ford, PA 19317 (610) 459-8453 2:00 Tour of: Valley Forge National Military Park 1400 N. Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (610) 783-1077 “The Creation of a New American Army” The afternoon program will consider the development of a new, regular American Army as envisioned by Washington and created by Von Steuben. In addition, the problems of the Quartermaster department and the internal politics of the Revolution applied to Washington and his rivals will be addressed. Evening: Dinner and free time to explore. June 12, 2008: Day 5 Trenton/Princeton NJ AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:00 Depart for Trenton, NJ 10:00 Washington Crossing - NJ 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. Titusville, NJ 1517 (609) 737-0623 From this site, General George Washington and men of the Continental Army and militia crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. There they attacked and defeated Hessian troops quartered in and around the village. This surprise attack and victory set the stage for Washington's subsequent victories at the Second Battle of Trenton and Princeton. The Crossing and the Trenton/Princeton campaign have become known as the Ten Crucial Days — a campaign that saved Washington's army from defeat, allowing them to fight another day and achieve ultimate victory. 12:00 Lunch: Kat Man Du50 Riverview Executive Park- Rt. 29, Trenton NJ (609) 393-7300 2:00 Old Barracks Museum, Trenton Barrack Street. Trenton, NJ 08608 (609) 396-1776 Meet the Past Guided Tour, a weapons demonstration and a chance to meet a Nurse in the Infirmary. 3:30 Princeton Battlefield, Princeton500 Mercer Road. Princeton NJ 08540 (609) 921-0074 Princeton Battlefield offers a 45 minute speaker on the 18th century, rooms with various exhibits and plenty of time for Q&A. 5:00 Dinner: Ferry House 32 Witherspoon St Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-2488 Depart for Philadelphia. Everyone will have free time to explore in the evening. June 13, 2008: Day 6 Philadelphia AM Breakfast at the hotel 9:30 Priority Shuttle will meet the group at the hotel and drop everyone off at the Museum of Art 10:00 Philadelphia Museum of Art As one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs. 12:30 Lunch: Rembrandt’s 741 N 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (215) 763-2228 Afternoon: Free time to explore the city Evening Lights of Liberty Show Experience the Lights of Liberty Show: A moonlit journey through Independence National Historic Park. Re-live the American Revolution with 5-story projections and surround sound. Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra and voices of patriots as they tell the thrilling story of America’s fight for freedom, as it happened, where it happened. June 14, 2008: Day 7 AM Breakfast in Philadelphia, depart for the airport
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