Category: history
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Monument to Scottish Immigrants
This impressive Monument to Scottish Immigrants memorial in Philadelphia was erected by the St. Andrew’s Society in 2011. The statue depicts a Scottish family with their deerhound, as they are arriving in the U.S. One bas-relief shows 5 members of the St. Andrew’s Society who signed the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was constructed on the…
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Masonic Temple of Philadelphia
The Masonic Temple of Philadelphia, located near City Hall, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023. The building’s 1873 time capsule and cornerstone greet you near the entrance. You do need to book a small-group tour (about 1-hour long) to see inside the building, unless you’re there for a wedding/special event. Our tour guide was excellent,…
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Haunted Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin is a National Historic Landmark overlooking the Delaware River by the Philadelphia airport. It is one of the few American forts still standing that existed before 1776. On our tour, we learned it was a fort built by the British, and then captured by Revolutionary patriots. Fort Mifflin’s 200 heroic soldiers played a…
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Wharton Esherick Museum
We were delighted to discover the Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern. This historic hidden gem offers small group tours and is just a short drive from Philadelphia. We look forward to returning with friends to experience the artist Esherick’s ingenuity and artistry in more depth. Our guide was excellent! He drew upon his expertise as…
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The Victor Cafe
Happy to see The Victor Cafe busy on a wintry weekend evening for our first visit. The staff are not only skilled servers, but all are professional operatic vocalists. Every 20 minutes, they rang a bell to signal a performance (no photography allowed). We were treated to 3 gorgeous arias from Puccini and Mozart during…
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Philadelphia Visitor Center
The Independence Visitor Center is the first destination I recommend to friends and family visiting Philadelphia. The Center is free and open daily. It’s close not only to the Liberty Bell but also to many important historical and cultural Philly sites. Since the Center is located on Independence Mall, you can enjoy free panaromic views…