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Discover American history at Freedoms Foundation of Valley Forge The Freedoms Foundation is a nonprofit organization not affiliated with any religious or political group. The aim of the foundation is to educate and promote the benefits, history and rights associated with living in a free, democratic society. Situated just near Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Freedoms Foundation grounds contain sculptures, memorials and monuments intended to create reflection on American freedom. Read More >>

Check out Washington's headquarters and more at Valley Forge National Historical Park Valley Forge National Historical Park marks the encampment spot of General George Washington and the Continental Army. Re-defining the image of the 1777-1778 winter encampment, park literature describes a capable army at work: planning, plotting, creating more supplies and doing much more than just surviving the winter. Read More >>

Valley Forge Trolley Tour: Relive the days of George Washington Valley Forge National Historical Park encompasses 3,500 acres of space in Pennsylvania. Located just a half an hour from Philadelphia, Valley Forge is a historically-pertinent site. The park contains information and offers first-hand experiences about the Continental Army’s winter camp and procedures. The Valley Forge Trolley Tour highlights major spots in the park. A tour guide describes the Valley Forge experience in detail and answers questions from visitors on the trolley. Read More >>

Old Swedes Historic Site: Learn about Swedish settlement in Delaware The Old Swedes Historic site contains several buildings relevant to Swedish settlement in Wilmington, Delaware. Located on one block, visitors can explore history without having to drive to multiple destinations throughout the city. Read More >>

Gettysburg National Military Park: America’s bloodiest battlefield The Battle of Gettysburg was a massive, bloody confrontation between the Confederate and Union troops during the American Civil War. Gettysburg was not the site of a planned battle; rather it was a coincidental meeting point of both armies. The expansive battlefield park includes its own network of roads and hundreds of markers memorializing the presence of various units and individuals who participated in the war. Read More >>

Fort Mifflin: Experience Philadelphia's military past Billed as “the fort that saved America,” Fort Mifflin played a pertinent role in America’s first century-and-a-half. American military forces utilized this fort from pre-revolutionary times into the twentieth century. At the Battle of Fort Mifflin in November of 1777, forces used the fort to destroy two British ships and delay their supplies and delivery of additional troops. Working in tandem with Fort Mercer across the Delaware, Continental forces provided a serious impetus to British advancem Read More >>

Eastern State Penitentiary: Hauntingly silent The Eastern State Penitentiary is unlike any other tourist attraction in Philadelphia. Originally intended to cause criminals to reflect on their wrongs, the imposing, castle-like exterior of the building reinforces a sense of guarded quiet. Individual visitors may choose to roam freely or take an audio guided tour. Read More >>

Riverfront Market and Tubman-Garrett Park: Eat and relax near the Christina River The riverwalk in Wilmington offers several main attractions in one area. Located next to one another, the Riverfront Market and the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park are best enjoyed together. Reminiscent of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market, the Riverfront Market features multiple food vendors offering various types of food and beverages in one location. The nearby park provides the perfect atmosphere for a picnic with food purchased from the market. Read More >>

Learn to use ghost hunting equipment at Farnsworth House Ghost Hunts Ghost hunting is an expensive hobby. It takes a lot of time, practice and research—though beginners often have luck in known haunted locations such as Gettysburg. The Farnsworth House conducts two ghost hunts each night. Guests learn how to use various ghost hunting equipment and are then allowed to wander around in search of Civil War ghosts. Read More >>

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia: Tales of Old City ghosts The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a family-friendly tour of Old City, Philadelphia, highlighting important ghostly landmarks. Visitors learn that the more modern areas of the city exist beyond an oasis of history—and hauntings. Guides cover a copious amount of history in a lighthearted, palatable manner. All history presented is directly related to Philadelphia’s ghosts and the locations they choose to haunt. Read More >>