For folks who are sticking around Philly for July 4, we can assure you that you won't be without things to do and sites to see. Your nights are already booked with firework shows, but there are plenty of events going on during the day, too. Here, we've compiled 14 important sites from the American Revolution, from the only standing fort in Philly to the many historic homes that hosted our founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Happy Fourth!
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14 American Revolution sites to see in Philadelphia
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1. Fort Mifflin
4600 Hog Island Road
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Philadelphia, PA 19153
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2. Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
209 West Washington Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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3. Declaration House
701 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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4. Cliveden
6401 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Philadelphia, PA 19144
It will host an Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m.
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5. Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 N Outer Line Dr
King of Prussia, PA 19406
King of Prussia, PA 19406
On July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the park will host Picnic in the Park, a day-long celebration including reenactments, food, and kid-friendly activities.
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6. Christ Church Burial Ground
400 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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7. John Wister "Grumblethorpe" House
5267 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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8. Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
301 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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9. Common Sense Historical Marker
Thomas Paine Pl
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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10. Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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11. Powel House
244 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
It will offer $1 admission on July 1 (with pretzels!).
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12. Bonus: Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia, PA 19106
13. Brandywine Battlefield Park
Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19137
Chadds Ford, PA 19137
14. Paoli Battlefield
Monument Avenue
Malvern, PA 19355
Malvern, PA 19355
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