‘In that delightful land, which is washed by the Delaware’s waters…Where all men were equal, and all were brothers and sisters’
Excerpt from ‘Philadelphia’ by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The ‘city of brotherly love’ is a microcosm of American history. Sitting on the ancestral lands of the Lenni Lenape people, the city is awash with reminders of it’s Native American heritage. It also played a central role in colonial history as the first capital of the United States, the place of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Philly, as it is affectionately known, was also a key stop on the underground railroad and home to prominent abolitionists.
Visitors can see the infamous Liberty Bell with its large crack that put it out of commission, run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, immortalized by Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Rocky Balboa’, take a walk along the banks of the Schuylkill River, or drive out to Valley Forge where General George Washington camped during the Revolutionary War. Diverse, dynamic, and full of arts, culture, and fantastic food. And when it comes to the latter, even vegans and vegetarians can enjoy a quintessential taste of Philly these days (https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/best-vegan-cheesesteaks-philadelphia-20210531.html).
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