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On this day in history in 1734, American Founding Father William Floyd was born. ⠀
A representative of New York at the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia. Floyd signed the Declaration of Independence.
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A representative of New York at the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia. Floyd signed the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Floyd in our blog: buff.ly/4mAoA4c
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December 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On this day in history in 1734, American Founding Father William Floyd was born. ⠀
A representative of New York at the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia. Floyd signed the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Floyd in our blog: buff.ly/4mAoA4c
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A representative of New York at the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia. Floyd signed the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Floyd in our blog: buff.ly/4mAoA4c
#OTD
On this day in history in 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place. Check out our blog to learn how this act of protest in Boston directly led to the First Continental Congress to meet in Philadelphia, and soon afterwards, the American Revolution: buff.ly/2o8xvH9
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December 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On this day in history in 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place. Check out our blog to learn how this act of protest in Boston directly led to the First Continental Congress to meet in Philadelphia, and soon afterwards, the American Revolution: buff.ly/2o8xvH9
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Happy Bill of Rights Week! Bill of Rights Week is celebrated this week because it was on December 15th, 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ratified.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy Bill of Rights Week! Bill of Rights Week is celebrated this week because it was on December 15th, 1791, when the Bill of Rights was ratified.
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#billofrightsweek #billofrights #philadelphia
Happy Hanukkah from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour! On this first evening of Hanukkah, we'd like to share with you this photo of the very first public menorah lighting on Independence Mall in 1974.
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December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Happy Hanukkah from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour! On this first evening of Hanukkah, we'd like to share with you this photo of the very first public menorah lighting on Independence Mall in 1974.
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#hanukkah #festivaloflights #happyhanukkah
On this day in history in 1745, American Founding Father John Jay was born. A leading voice for Independence in New York, Jay served on the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia.
You can learn more about Jay in our blog: buff.ly/GMlf2N3
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You can learn more about Jay in our blog: buff.ly/GMlf2N3
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December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
On this day in history in 1745, American Founding Father John Jay was born. A leading voice for Independence in New York, Jay served on the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia.
You can learn more about Jay in our blog: buff.ly/GMlf2N3
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You can learn more about Jay in our blog: buff.ly/GMlf2N3
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Happy 233rd Birthday to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania ratified the United States Constitution, officially becoming the second state (after Delaware) to enter the Union. Learn more on our blog: buff.ly/TYOn7wR%E2%A...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy 233rd Birthday to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania ratified the United States Constitution, officially becoming the second state (after Delaware) to enter the Union. Learn more on our blog: buff.ly/TYOn7wR%E2%A...
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On this day in history in 1725, American Founding Father George Mason was born. Mason is known as the Father of the Bill of Rights.
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You can learn more about Mason in our blog: buff.ly/uZ4Vqhr
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December 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On this day in history in 1725, American Founding Father George Mason was born. Mason is known as the Father of the Bill of Rights.
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You can learn more about Mason in our blog: buff.ly/uZ4Vqhr
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You can learn more about Mason in our blog: buff.ly/uZ4Vqhr
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Having trouble shopping for the history lover in your life? A gift card for a tour of historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Walking Tour makes a great holiday gift!
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Purchase now and your gift card can be emailed within minutes! Get your gift card here: buff.ly/rI8mD2X
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December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Having trouble shopping for the history lover in your life? A gift card for a tour of historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Walking Tour makes a great holiday gift!
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Purchase now and your gift card can be emailed within minutes! Get your gift card here: buff.ly/rI8mD2X
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On this day in history in 1735, American Founding Father Hugh Williamson was born.
As a representative of North Carolina Williamson helped to debate, draft and sign the United States Constitution.
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As a representative of North Carolina Williamson helped to debate, draft and sign the United States Constitution.
You can learn more about Williamson in our blog: buff.ly/2pg322T
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December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On this day in history in 1735, American Founding Father Hugh Williamson was born.
As a representative of North Carolina Williamson helped to debate, draft and sign the United States Constitution.
You can learn more about Williamson in our blog: buff.ly/2pg322T
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As a representative of North Carolina Williamson helped to debate, draft and sign the United States Constitution.
You can learn more about Williamson in our blog: buff.ly/2pg322T
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On this day in history in 1726, American Founding Father George Wythe was born. Wythe taught Thomas Jefferson at the College of William and Mary and later signed Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
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To learn more about Wythe, head to our blog: buff.ly/yRmfZEY
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On this day in history in 1726, American Founding Father George Wythe was born. Wythe taught Thomas Jefferson at the College of William and Mary and later signed Jefferson's Declaration of Independence.
To learn more about Wythe, head to our blog: buff.ly/yRmfZEY
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To learn more about Wythe, head to our blog: buff.ly/yRmfZEY
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Thank you for a great season! Remember, we offer private tours all year round! Book your tour now: buff.ly/XQVzYJF
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December 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thank you for a great season! Remember, we offer private tours all year round! Book your tour now: buff.ly/XQVzYJF
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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! Support a small business and join us on a tour of historic Philadelphia. We also have giftcards available for the 2026 season. Get your tickets and giftcards now: TheConstitutional.com
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November 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! Support a small business and join us on a tour of historic Philadelphia. We also have giftcards available for the 2026 season. Get your tickets and giftcards now: TheConstitutional.com
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#ShopSmall #philadelphia #history #smallbusinesssaturday #sbs #philly
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Constitutional Walking Tour!
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November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Constitutional Walking Tour!
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#thanksgiving #philadelphia #history
The First Thanksgiving parade, sponsored by Gimbel Brothers Department Store, was held in 1920 in Philadelphia. The parade would conclude with Santa Claus ceremoniously arriving at the Gimbel's flagship store on Market Street.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The First Thanksgiving parade, sponsored by Gimbel Brothers Department Store, was held in 1920 in Philadelphia. The parade would conclude with Santa Claus ceremoniously arriving at the Gimbel's flagship store on Market Street.
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#thanksgivingdayparade #thanksgiving #macys #dunkindonuts #parade
On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Edward Rutledge was born.
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As a representative of South Carolina, voted for Independence and was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Rutledge in our blog: buff.ly/QDQoK7a
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As a representative of South Carolina, voted for Independence and was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Rutledge in our blog: buff.ly/QDQoK7a
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#thisdayinhistory
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Edward Rutledge was born.
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As a representative of South Carolina, voted for Independence and was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Rutledge in our blog: buff.ly/QDQoK7a
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#thisdayinhistory
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As a representative of South Carolina, voted for Independence and was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.
You can learn more about Rutledge in our blog: buff.ly/QDQoK7a
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#thisdayinhistory
On this day in history in 1754, American Founding Father Abraham Baldwin was born. Born in Connecticut, Baldwin settled in Georgia after the Revolution represented the state at the Constitutional Convention where Baldwin signed the Constitution.
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You can learn more in our blog: buff.ly/r7pJ6vs
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
On this day in history in 1754, American Founding Father Abraham Baldwin was born. Born in Connecticut, Baldwin settled in Georgia after the Revolution represented the state at the Constitutional Convention where Baldwin signed the Constitution.
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You can learn more in our blog: buff.ly/r7pJ6vs
On this day in 1744, American Founding Mother Abigail Adams was born in Massachusetts.
Adams served as the second First Lady of the United States. You can learn more about Adams in our blog: buff.ly/rhXrHOn
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Adams served as the second First Lady of the United States. You can learn more about Adams in our blog: buff.ly/rhXrHOn
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November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On this day in 1744, American Founding Mother Abigail Adams was born in Massachusetts.
Adams served as the second First Lady of the United States. You can learn more about Adams in our blog: buff.ly/rhXrHOn
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Adams served as the second First Lady of the United States. You can learn more about Adams in our blog: buff.ly/rhXrHOn
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On the 62nd Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we remember happier times when President Kennedy spoke at the Independence Day celebration at Independence Hall in Philadelphia in 1962.
You can learn more about Kennedy's 1962 visit in our blog: buff.ly/ajkdT0i
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You can learn more about Kennedy's 1962 visit in our blog: buff.ly/ajkdT0i
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November 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
On the 62nd Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, we remember happier times when President Kennedy spoke at the Independence Day celebration at Independence Hall in Philadelphia in 1962.
You can learn more about Kennedy's 1962 visit in our blog: buff.ly/ajkdT0i
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You can learn more about Kennedy's 1962 visit in our blog: buff.ly/ajkdT0i
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It's shaping up to be a beautiful fall weekend in Philadelphia. Join us on a tour of Historic Philadelphia and enjoy the great weather while taking in Philadelphia's incredible history. Tours are still available for Saturday and Sunday! TheConstitutional.Com
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November 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It's shaping up to be a beautiful fall weekend in Philadelphia. Join us on a tour of Historic Philadelphia and enjoy the great weather while taking in Philadelphia's incredible history. Tours are still available for Saturday and Sunday! TheConstitutional.Com
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Did you know that Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey to be the National Bird instead of the Bald Eagle? In a letter to his daughter Sarah, Franklin wrote: “For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.”
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did you know that Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey to be the National Bird instead of the Bald Eagle? In a letter to his daughter Sarah, Franklin wrote: “For in truth, the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America.”
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On this day in history in 1726, American Founding Father Oliver Wolcott was born.
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Wolcott served in the Second Continental Congress where he was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence
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You can learn more about Wolcott in our blog: buff.ly/blC47py
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Wolcott served in the Second Continental Congress where he was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence
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You can learn more about Wolcott in our blog: buff.ly/blC47py
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November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On this day in history in 1726, American Founding Father Oliver Wolcott was born.
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Wolcott served in the Second Continental Congress where he was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence
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You can learn more about Wolcott in our blog: buff.ly/blC47py
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#thisdayinhistory #foundingfather
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Wolcott served in the Second Continental Congress where he was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence
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You can learn more about Wolcott in our blog: buff.ly/blC47py
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On this day in 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (about 143 miles West of Independence Hall in Philadelphia).
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November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On this day in 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (about 143 miles West of Independence Hall in Philadelphia).
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On this day in history Congress moved to Washington D.C. in 1800.
After spending time in nine different cities over the course of its first 24 years of history, the United States Capital moved for the final time on this date in 1800.
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After spending time in nine different cities over the course of its first 24 years of history, the United States Capital moved for the final time on this date in 1800.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
On this day in history Congress moved to Washington D.C. in 1800.
After spending time in nine different cities over the course of its first 24 years of history, the United States Capital moved for the final time on this date in 1800.
Read more in our blog : buff.ly/AGGlwrX
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After spending time in nine different cities over the course of its first 24 years of history, the United States Capital moved for the final time on this date in 1800.
Read more in our blog : buff.ly/AGGlwrX
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On this day in history in 1753, American Founding Father James McHenry was born.
Learn more about McHenry who also served as Secretary of War under George Washington in our blog: buff.ly/kGePtHR
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Learn more about McHenry who also served as Secretary of War under George Washington in our blog: buff.ly/kGePtHR
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November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On this day in history in 1753, American Founding Father James McHenry was born.
Learn more about McHenry who also served as Secretary of War under George Washington in our blog: buff.ly/kGePtHR
#OTD #onthisdayinhistory #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america #maryland #philadelphia #congress
Learn more about McHenry who also served as Secretary of War under George Washington in our blog: buff.ly/kGePtHR
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On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in York, Pennsylvania.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in York, Pennsylvania.
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