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Remember the ladies of the American Revolution! Betsy Ross, Deborah Franklin, Dolley Todd, Peggy Shippen, and more. Hear firsthand how these bold revolutionary women of Philadelphia helped change the course of the war.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet OUTSIDE the Starbucks at the Constitution Center at the bottom of the steps on ARCH STREET. Please do not wait anywhere inside. Meeting spot is on Arch Street where it intersects with 6th Street.
Itinerary
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A national museum dedicated to the Constitution of the United States of America. Meeting point and Tour Introduction.
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What happened to the pacifist Quakers during the American Revolution? See their meetinghouse from the outside, c. 1783, and imagine Betsy Ross attending service there
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Deborah Franklin’s Grave. Philly’s founding mother. See her grave from 1774 and hear about her life as the neglected but fiery bride of Benjamin Franklin.
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Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? The house, c. 1740s, has so many stories to tell. (Spoiler: she did!)
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Elfreth's Alley (Pass by)
A National Historic Landmark and the oldest residential street in America, dating from 1703. Hear about the middle-class working women who joined in the fight for independence.
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Historic Christ Church is a remarkable surviving landmark from the American Revolution. Signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried in its sacred grounds, along with notable revolutionary women such as Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Appreciate the battle between patriots and loyalist, and how women were caught in the crossfire and chose sides.
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Once Deborah Franklin’s home, now the site of a ghost house honoring the memory or Deborah and Ben Franklin. The Franklin Court complex also includes a working reproduction of an 18th century printing press, an architectural exhibit, and an operating post office.
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Future first lady Dolley Madison lived here with her first husband, lawyer John Todd. Learn about the widow who married the fourth president of the United States and survived Philadelphia’s terrifying yellow fever epidemic. The house dates from 1775.
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The birthplace of the United States. Founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence here, as well as the American Constitution. But it wasn’t all about the men! Hear about the Philadelphia wives of the signers from Pennsylvania.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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