Celebrate America's Birthday This July 4th Holiday with the Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia and Sunoco Welcome America!PHILADELPHIA -- The Constitutional - a Free & Fun-Filled Activity for the Entire Family During Sunoco Welcome America! from June 27, 2004 to July 4, 2004 Celebrate America's Birthday by walking in the Founding Fathers' footsteps with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia, a free and fun-filled activity for the entire family. During Sunoco Welcome America!, the 8-day extravaganza from June 27, 2004 to July 4, 2004, visitors should be sure to experience the revolutionary new way to see historic Philadelphia - The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. The Constitutional takes you on a free self-guided walking journey through America's most historic square mile - the birthplace of our nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Constitution were created. The 3-mile outdoor journey features more than 30 historical sites in the Independence Mall Independence Mall is a description of several places including:
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(1) Since Philadelphia is best seen by foot, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia guides you through the Independence National Historical Park Independence National Historical Park: see National Parks and Monuments (table). area by connecting the buildings and places where the events of the American Revolution American Revolution, 1775–83, struggle by which the Thirteen Colonies on the Atlantic seaboard of North America won independence from Great Britain and became the United States. It is also called the American War of Independence. transpired. The Constitutional tells the dramatic story of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America. The rest is simply history... The Constitutional's brochures are available at more than 100 locations including the Independence Visitor Center, National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania Convention Center The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events. , Betsy Ross House The Betsy Ross House is generally recognized as the place where Betsy Ross lived when she may have made the first American Flag. Several of her surviving family members, including daughters, grandchildren and a niece said that this was the location of the legendary event. , area hotels and other historic sites/attractions in the Independence Mall area. You can also download the brochures online at www.TheConstitutional.com. The Constitutional is Very Family Oriented --With 33 historic sites along The Constitutional and 18 sites that are just "Steps off The Tour," you're sure to find something to appeal to everyone in the family including: --Site 1, National Constitution Center - Walk through Signers' Hall with its life-size statues including Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Take the Presidential Oath-of-Office and vote for your favorite President of all-time. --Site 3, The Liberty Bell Center - Experience the exciting exhibits on the history of this world-famous icon of freedom. --Site 20, Franklin Court - The museum is filled with Ben Franklin's inventions and objects, and shows The Real Ben Franklin movie. --Site 21, B. Free Franklin Post Office The Franklin Post Office in Franklin, Ohio (Warren County), known locally as "The Old Log Post Office" is a two story log cabin, the oldest post office in the State of Ohio, and the oldest standing building in Franklin, Ohio. & Museum - See the only Colonial-themed post office operated by the United States Postal Service postal service, arrangements made by a government for the transmission of letters, packages, and periodicals, and for related services. Early courier systems for government use were organized in the Persian Empire under Cyrus, in the Roman Empire, and in medieval . --Site 24, Betsy Ross House - Learn about Betsy Ross, the matriarch of the American Revolution who, as legend has it, created the "Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes nickname for the U.S. flag. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 8567] See : America ." --Site 32, Declaration House - Watch the movie, Portrait of a Patriot, which tells the story of Jefferson and the writing of The Declaration of Independence. --You can walk as much or as little of the tour as you like. --If the "little ones young children. See also: Little " get hungry, numerous dining options are available at many locations along The Constitutional including: --The Delegates' Restaurant at the National Constitution Center, --The food court at The Bourse bourse (b  rs), term applied to a European stock exchange. The first international bourse was established in Antwerp in the 16th cent. which serves a wide variety including world famous Philadelphia cheesesteaks, --City Tavern serves cuisine inspired by the customs and foods 18th Century. --Public restrooms are available at many places including The Bourse Building, Franklin Court, the Independence Visitor Center and the National Constitution Center. --Whether your interest is in the United States Presidents, African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. heritage, the Liberty Bell, The Declaration of Independence, or whether you are interested in attractions that appeal to children such as the Betsy Ross House and Franklin Court, you can customize the walking tour to meet your family's needs. Additional Information For additional information, please visit The Constitutional's online press center where you can download The Constitutional's Fact Sheet, http://www.theconstitutional.com/ConstitutionalFactSheet.pdf About Sunoco Welcome America! Sunoco Welcome America! is an 8-day extravaganza featuring free fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to , concerts, parades, film screenings, historic re-enactments, family fun, and lots of red, white, and blue! The nation's premier July 4th celebration, the 2004 celebration of "America's birthday in America's birthplace", takes place Sunday, June 27 - Sunday, July 4. About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is a 3-mile outdoor journey featuring more than 30 historical sites in the Independence Mall area, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Depending on your interests and local "distractions" along the way, you can exercise your right to explore by walking The Constitutional in just a few hours. No reservations are required to walk The Constitutional, and it is open 24x7x365. However, individual site hours, fees and availability may vary, so check with each site in advance of your visit as to operating hours and ticket requirements. The Constitutional is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit corporation which is dedicated to increasing the understanding of, appreciation for and promotion of Philadelphia's historically significant sites, along a suggested marked sequence, in the Independence Mall area ecosystem. As such, The Constitutional aims to increase the: --Number of overall visitors to the City of Philadelphia --Number of historic sites visited per visitor in the Independence National Historical Park area; and --Total length of time that each visitor spends in the Independence National Historical Park area. (1) (C) 2003 The New York Times Company, http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/26/travel/26advbx.html |
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