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June 23, 2013

A Walk Through Philadelphia's History

Independence Hall, built between 1732 and 1756, stands in the middle of Philadelphia.	The lowest chamber of the tower held the famous Liberty Bell hung until the 1850s.	Independence Hall was the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
A statue of George Washington sits in the front court of Independence Hall.	Tickets to visit Independence Hall are free, but you have to make it there early in the day or order early. We weren't so luck, so we just saw the bell.	The Liberty Bell and its famous crack happened upon its first ring in Pennsylvania. Two locals, Stow and Pass recast the bell to try and fix the issue. But, here it stands, not in Independence Hall for all to view.
Around the area, there is a program called "Once Upon a Nation." These programs off fun to visitors.	These children learn how to march, put on a bayonet and charge. They were extremely cute.	This little soldier missed the direction to turn around. :)
Home of Betsy Ross, woman credited with creating the first American flag.	On our walk to Benjamin Franklin's grave, we passed by a little park with his statue.	City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States and was finished in 1901.
The City of Brotherly Love has a LOVE statue at John F. Kennedy Plaza.	Kids and adults alike enjoy the fountain at John F. Kennedy Plaza.	Cole enjoys a break from walking at the fountain with me.
At Franklin Square, we enjoyed 18 holes, many of wich include historic locations such as Elfreth's Alley – America's Oldest Residential Street.	What trip would be complete without putt-putt golf?	LOVE. Seems fitting when it involves Cole and putt-putt.
Last, hole – Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Best part, I won!

June 25, 2013

Brenna's Mom

Yes putt putt....I like it too! Looks like fun.

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