Independence

We took an AMTRAK from New York to Philadelphia on Saturday morning. Having studied history this was a place Steven has wanted to go for some time.

After lunch we headed into Liberty Square to visit Independence Hall.    

The flag flying is the the 13 star American Flag. This view looked amazing while looking up at the flag and clock.

 

Standing trial here would not of been much fun in this courthouse. You had to actually stand trail in front of your accusers.  

 

The painting on the wall is original.  

 

George Washington's Chair in the back is also original.   

Before going in Steven retold us of the sun setting, sun rising statement from Ben Franklin in regards to the sun on the back of this chair.

 

This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.  

 

Congress Hall is where Congress met until it was decided to make Washington D.C. the nations capital.  

This room was interesting to be in since the first House of Representatives met. It is amazing that here is where the 2nd President of the United States John Adams was sworn into office and President Washington walked away. 

The Liberty Bell was something Lucien was very excited to see after learning about it in Kindergarten.

 

 

The area had many small parks and statues. This one helps one to imagine the bravery these men had by standing up for what they felt was right and Declaring Independence followed by writing the Constitution. 

 

It was fun watching the drum and bugles play music and march in the park.  

 

These soldiers really worked as a team  

  

 

We then walked to Benjamin Franklin's grave. 

We then went to get some dinner and drive by the Philadelphia Museum of Art to see the steps from the Rocky Movie. We were rather full, so going up them was not an option.