Tag: park
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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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Corinthian Gardens
Corinthian Gardens is a vibrant Fairmount community garden in Philadelphia next to Eastern State Penitentiary. It is free and open to the public from March-October. The garden spans a third of a block and is maintained by a crew of friendly volunteers. The view of the Philly skyline here alone is worth the trip. The…
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
This was our first visit to the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, in support of their Earth Day celebration. It was established in the 1960s as the first ecological preserve in greater Philadelphia. We hiked most of their short trails (2 miles or less each). Admission to the center and trails is free with donations…