This Fourth of July, relive the birth of the United States with virtual tours of the Historic Mile in Philadelphia.

Source: Travel back in time to explore American Revolution history in Philadelphia

Celebrate Philadelphia’s role as a pioneer on the global stage.

Source: A World Heritage City

The Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley will host a field trip in October featuring several important Revolutionary and Civil War period sites in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania, including Valley Forge, Washington Crossing, Philadelphia’s historic district, and Gettysburg. The “New Birth of Freedom Field Trip” will depart from Marietta and Parkersburg on Oct. 17, and return on Oct. 20.

Source: Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley to visit historic sites

The Global Philadelphia Association hosted Philadelphia’s fourth annual World Heritage Day at Independence Hall on Thursday.

Source: Independence Hall marks 40th year as UNESCO World Heritage Site

USA – Independence Hall

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USA – Independence Hall

Independence Hall is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It served as the venue where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.

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Photo: Independence National Historical Park

See how the historic site has changed from 1752 until today…

Source: Photos: Independence Hall through the years

Source: News Brief: Philadelphia Becomes First World Heritage City