The History of the U.S.
Philadelphia, PAby TravelSkoot 
- Sep 22, 2008
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The city of Philadelphia play a large role in the history of the United States! From our Founding Fathers' anthem to the most famous movie theme song, Philly seems to have it all!
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy , Philadelphia, PA1You're probably already humming the theme song that made the Museum, or really the steps, so famous! But what you probably didn't know if the Philly Museum of Art is actually one of the largest museums in the U.S!
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1501 John F Kennedy Blvd
1501 John F Kennedy Blvd , Philadelphia, PA2Most commonly known as Love Park, though its official name is JFK Plaza, is located directly across from City Hall.
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Liberty Bell Center
Chestnut St, Liberty Bell Center , Philadelphia, PA3Housing the most famous Bell in U.S. history, no visit to Philadelphia is complete without seeing The Liberty Bell. The center also offers many exhibits on the history and modern day role of the Bell!
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Independence Hall
500 Chestnut St , Philadelphia, P.A.4Originally known as the Pennsylvania State House, this is the site of the Second Continental Congress. The Declaration of Independence was created and adopted in this very building. Both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution where signed here.
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National Constitution Center
Independence Mall, 525 Arch St , Philadelphia, PA5Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 helped to establish the National Constitution Center. Opened on July 4th, 2004 the NCCs mission is to teach the history of the United States Constitution.
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Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St , Philadelphia, PA : (215) 686-12526First opened to the public as a historical sight in 1937, the Betsy Ross House tells the story of an amazing women and her role in American history.
