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The Messy History of the Revolution: Philadelphia Walking Tour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
We all know George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story?
Americans love myths about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud. But behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph, we find imperfect people who were only human—kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees.
Here's what makes this tour different: We talk about what's being quietly removed from National Park Service displays. The stories that complicate the narrative. The details that don't fit neatly into patriotic mythology. This is history before it gets sanitized.
This is an intentionally small group tour—capped at just a handful of people—because these conversations deserve more than a megaphone and a crowd. You'll have space to ask questions and grapple with who these men actually were versus who we've needed them to be.
Small group. Big conversations. The history they're editing out.
Americans love myths about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud. But behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph, we find imperfect people who were only human—kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees.
Here's what makes this tour different: We talk about what's being quietly removed from National Park Service displays. The stories that complicate the narrative. The details that don't fit neatly into patriotic mythology. This is history before it gets sanitized.
This is an intentionally small group tour—capped at just a handful of people—because these conversations deserve more than a megaphone and a crowd. You'll have space to ask questions and grapple with who these men actually were versus who we've needed them to be.
Small group. Big conversations. The history they're editing out.
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Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guide Services
- Water can be purchased at the Wawa nearby for $3
Meeting point
Find the tour behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at the benches.
Your guide will be wearing an "Offbeat Philly" shirt.
Return details
We will end outside the Betsy Ross House and your guide can give you directions to wherever you need to go afterwards.
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Benjamin Franklin's GraveSee Benjamin Franklin's grave from outside Christ Church Cemetery
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Independence HallWe will view the exterior of Independence Hall
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The President's HouseA brief amount of time will be provided to view the archeology site
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Liberty Bell CenterWe will view the Liberty Bell from outside the building
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Washington SquareWe will enter the park and view the tomb of the Revolutionary War unknowns
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Carpenters' HallView from the outside, if open we will go inside as well
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Franklin CourtWe will view the ghost houses and walk through the archway
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Elfreth's AlleyWe will walk down the alley
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Betsy Ross HouseWe will see the exterior of the Betsy Ross House
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The Messy History of the Revolution: Philadelphia Walking Tour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!