Philadelphia Field Trip Walking Tour

Historical Sites14 places

1. 1St Peter's ChurchyardSt. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, 313 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USACemetery for victims of the yellow fever epidemic. Offers a moment to reflect on historical hardships and the community response.
2. 2Betsy Ross HouseBetsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
3. 3James and Dolley Madison's Home429 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA**One block west at 427 Spruce St** lived the first **French consul general** to the United States, followed by a **commissioner of the Spa…
4. 4Joseph Wharton House336 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA**At Spruce St**, left to **#336,** built by a member of the Carpenters' Company, and birthplace of **Joseph Wharton**, whose fortune estab…
5. 5Old Saint Mary's Parish/Roman Catholic ChurchOld Saint Mary's Parish/Roman Catholic Church, 252 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA**Commodore John Barry**, "father of the American Navy," and other leaders of the new nation are buried at **Old St.** **Mary's Church**. B…
6. 6Dolley Todd House4th St & Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA**At 4th St**, turn left to the house at the corner of Walnut St. In the second floor parlor, **Aaron Burr** introduced Dolley Todd, widowe…
7. 7Museum of the American RevolutionMuseum of the American Revolution, 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
8. 8Benjamin Rush GardenBenjamin Rush Garden, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
9. 9Old St. Joseph's Roman Catholic ChurchOld St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 321 Willings Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAFirst Catholic Church in Philadelphia (1733). Hidden during a time when Catholics faced restrictions, it symbolizes faith, courage, and per…
10. 10Carpenters' HallCarpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAMeeting place of the First Continental Congress. Tradesmen opened their hall to leaders of the revolution. Connects to community organizati…