Get to Know Philadelphia’s History with this American Nomad posts and Philly Travel Resources:
Philadelphia Revolutionary Adventures – Recap of my travels to Philadelphia in March 2025
Exploring Independence Hall – learn about The Birthplace of America from The Declaration of Independence to the Constitutional Convention of 1787
A Visit to The National Constitution Center
Museum of The American Revolution: A fantastic museum dedicated to the history of The American Revolution. Highlight is you can see George Washington’s actual war tent used throughout The Revolutionary War as his ‘oval office’ for planning battle and meeting with staff occasionally.
Revolutionary Elfreth’s Alley: Did you know that Philadelphia’s Elfreth’s Alley is the oldest continually occupied residential street in America. Learn more about this fascinating history in this post.
Betsy Ross House: While it isn’t conclusive that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag, she was an ardent patriot who faced hardships during the war. She was a seamstress who made flags for The Continentals and even linens for George Washington – learn more in this Philadelphia adventure
Philadelphia Museum of Art – We take an ‘Art Expedition’ to the amazing Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you can see Medieval marvels by the likes of Duccio to Renaissance wonders by Fra Angelico and Masaccio and countless masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Van Gogh and so many more. The American wing features the first family of Philadelphia arts – The Peales
Barnes Foundation: Did you know The Barnes is home to more works by Renoir and also Cezanne than any other museum in the world?
Discover Philadelphia’s History: Our Must See List Time travel through Philly’s historical sites in the adventure.
20 Must Not Miss Museums in Philadelphia Philadelphia is home to dozens of amazing museums – here are a few to get you started with your Philly itinerary.
American Nomad Traveler Podcasts:
Visit to The National Constitution Center
Independence Hall – A History Road Trip