Pennsylvania - Philadelphia by Aaron, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Liberty Bell, President's House, United States Mint, University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia




Independence Hall

*Aaron






Philadelphia Train Station,
where our trip to Philadelphia
start and end



Independence Hall from far distance

      Philadelphia is a very amazing place, the city full of history. Independence Hall was very famous for 2 important documents: the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Congress used to hold many meetings in the Congress Hall. The real Liberty Bell was actually displayed inside of a glass building! Carpenter's Hall was used for the first Continental Congress. Philadelphia was one of the nation's temporary capitals for 10 years (From 1790 to 1800) while Washington, D.C. was built. Our nation's first and second president, President George Washington, President John Adams, lived in the President House. Can you imagine that all of the Nation's coins are made in one place, the U.S. Mint? The 3 stories Ben Franklin's house was huge and beautiful, but his grandsons turned it down. The Christ Church Burial Ground contains the famous Ben Franklin's grave. The University of Pennsylvania, founded by Fen Franklin, is one of the oldest universities in the U.S.. The city is known for its arts, culture, and history, attracting millions of tourists each year. Philadelphia is one of the coolest place I have been to.  

Independence Hall



Independence Hall tour

Declaration of Independence
Sample

      Independence Hall is one of the most popular places in Philadelphia. Because the Declaration of Independence was signed here and followed by the U.S. Constitution. George Washington’s chair is arranged as it was during the Constitutional Convention. In the West Wing, the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration of Independence and a draft of the Constitution are displayed. The room where the Declaration of Independence was signed is the ending of our tour. Independence Hall really is one of my favorite places to visit.


Congress Hall

the 1st floor of Congress Hall



Congress Hall tour

      Congress Hall is a famous nearby landmark. Congress Hall was the second home for the U.S. Congress after Carpenter's Hall. The House of Representatives on the first floor looks as it did for John Adams’ inauguration in 1797. On the second floor, the recently restored U.S. Senate is more beautiful, with green walls and fabric. Portraits of France Queen Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI hang in the adjacent committee rooms. Congress Hall is an awesome place.


Liberty Bell

Can you see a crack on the Liberty Bell?



     

      Seeing the actual Liberty Bell for the first time was as excellent experience. It is surrounded by a large glass building and can be visible from far away, even across the street.  I thought that it would be at most of 100 pounds, but can you guess how heavy it is? About 2,080 pounds! The 2,080 pound Liberty Bell hangs from 100 pounds of wood. Every time the bell rang, there was a chance of a crack because of the unstable mix of metals. It is amazing to get a closer look at the bell with its crack, and to learn about its history. The Liberty Bell is a very awesome bell. The Liberty Bell is one of the most important symbols of the U.S.A. 

Carpenter's Hall

Carpenter's Hall

      Carpenter's Hall is a cool place. Carpenter's Hall was originally the headquarters of a company named Carpenter. The company Carpenter made many buildings including Ben Franklin's House. The company gave their headquarters to Congress to hold their secret meetings. Carpenter's Hall held the First Continental Congress meeting in 1774. Later, Congress moved to Congress Hall and left Carpenter's Hall the way it is now. Carpenter's Hall is very awesome.

The President's House

President's House in Independence Mall

night view of
President's House

fundamental of the
President's House

      The President's House is an excellent place to visit. From 1790 to 1800, Philadelphia was our new nation capital and the President's House, home to Presidents George Washington and John Adams, served as America first executive mansion. Unfortunately, the original building was turned down. People built the structural out of the original house. This outdoor memorial on Independence Mall shows the differences between freedom and slavery at the nation’s first mansion. The President’s House tells the story of presidents George Washington and John Adams and offers a look into the lives of nine enslaved Africans who worked there. Going to the President's House was very exciting.



The United States Mint



United States Mint

United States Mint

      The Philadelphia Mint was created from the need to establish a national identity and the needs of commerce, started in 1792. While visiting the United States Mint, the nation’s first coining press, we watched coin production from 40 feet above the factory floor. I learned that if the inspector found any mistake in a coin, the whole 500 pound package would be destroyed. The coin making process right now rarely involves human hands. I think at least a million pounds of coins are made everyday form this factory. The U.S. Mint is an outstanding place.

Ben Franklin's House

Ben Franklin's House

Ben Franklin's house, where
he lived for part of his life

      Ben Franklin's house used to be a beautiful 3 story mansion. Unfortunately, his grandsons turned down the house. That is very sad to all of us. Now People built an outline frame structure at the original site. You can still see parts of Ben Franklin's House. Four portals show four parts of his house that weren't destroyed! Can you guess which parts of the house are still left behind? They are the cellar, a pipe, and 2 foundations. Ben Franklin's House was very cool.

 

Christ Church Burial Ground & Franklin Grave

this is where Ben Franklin rests



Franklin rests in here

      The old Christ Church Burial Ground contains many graves, but the most famous one would be Ben Franklin's. He was buried along with his wife, Deborah Franklin. He died when he was 84, which was very old for a person back then. He was very famous for his inventions such as the lightning rod, Franklin stove, and the bifocals.





University of Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin founded this university

timeline of Penn

      Did you know that the founder of the University of Pennsylvania was Benjamin Franklin and he did it in 1740. At first, the University of Pennsylvania was called the College of Philadelphia. During the Revolutionary War, the name became University of Pennsylvania. It is our nations first university and  it is the pride of city of Philadelphia. The University of Pennsylvania is pretty beautiful and full of history.



Penn




National Constitutional Center
from far distance

Independence Hall

      Philadelphia is a an important place in American history. Independence Hall is famous for the place where the two most important documents of the United States  were signed,   the Declaration of Independence and Constitution.  The cracked Liberty Bell is so famous and popular that is printed on the stamps. I can't believe with my eyes when I watch thousands US coins are made in the US mint.  Philadelphia has a lot of historical places that were meaningful in the US history, like Congress Hall,  Carpenter's Hall  and  President's House. Ben Franklin is the hero of the city Philadelphia and of  the United State. He grew up, lived and worked in here , and buried in the  Christ Church Burial Ground after his death. The University of Pennsylvania was founded by him, and is one of the top 10 Ivy League schools. Philadelphia is full of  fun tourist attractions.



Philadelphia Train Station