The Drama of the Past Why James Madison Interpreter Kyle Jenks Doesn’t Call it “History”

The Voice of the Constitution: A Conversation with Kyle Jenks Recently, I had the honor of speaking with Living Historian and Interpreter Kyle Jenks—known to many as Mr. James Madison. I was first introduced to Jenks’ work while visiting Philadelphia in March 2025; locals spoke fervently about his ability to walk the streets not merely […]

Philadelphia Adventures

20 Museums Not to Miss in Philadelphia

In today’s edition of American Nomad we’re diving into 20 Amazing Museums in the Philadelphia area. Philadelphia is home to over 100 museums from history to art to science and beyond – museum lovers will fall in love with Philly’s cultural scene. While it is hard to limit the list to only 20 museums, hopefully […]

Discovering Philadelphia’s History: Our Must-See List

We’ve had a blast touring Philadelphia the past few weeks on American Nomad. In today’s blog, I wanted to share my ‘best of guide’ to its incredible historical sites. Philadelphia is a city where HISTORY comes alive: As we learned in a previous blog, Philadelphia was founded by British Quaker William Penn in 1682. Penn, […]

Philadelphia Adventures: The Barnes Foundation

Our Philadelphia exploration continues with a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation, an world-class institution dedicated to art and education, and home to a globally recognized collection of modern masterpieces. Founded by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in 1922, The Barnes’ invites visitors, referred to as ‘students,’ to engage in conversations with art and consider its […]

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Today on American Nomad we’re continuing our Philly adventures at The Philadelphia Museum of Art… Philadelphia is truly a city of arts and culture with over 100 museums ranging from visual arts to science, history, archaeology and more. In the coming weeks, we’re going to explore several of Philly’s beloved museums, starting with the iconic […]

Revolutionary Philadelphia: Betsy Ross House

The Betsy Ross House: One of the highlights of any visit to historic Philadelphia is a stop by The Betsy Ross House. Betsy Ross is a figure stitched into the mythology of American Independence. Legend says that she sewed the first American flag for the Continental Army in Philadelphia in 1777. While this has never […]

Museum of The American Revolution – Philadelphia

Our Revolutionary Philadelphia journey continues, and this time, we’re stepping inside the Museum of the American Revolution. Nestled in Old City, just a stone’s throw from Independence Hall, this museum is a history lover’s dream. My mom and I, both fervent Revolutionary War enthusiasts, recently had the pleasure of exploring its incredible exhibits. Growing up […]

Philadelphia Adventures: National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center: In today’s edition of American Nomad, we’re continuing our Philadelphia Adventures with a visit to The National Constitution Center. Our Philadelphia journey continues, and this time, we’re diving deep into the very soul of American democracy at the National Constitution Center. Imagine walking through the very document that shaped a nation. We […]

Exploring Philadelphia: The Liberty Bell

Our next stop on our Revolutionary Philadelphia tour…we’re stopping by The Liberty Bell Center – home to the world famous Liberty Bell. This free museum, not far from Independence Hall allows visitors to learn more about The Liberty Bell through a series of exhibits. The Liberty Bell: a symbol so ingrained in American culture, it […]