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. ⠀ You can learn more about Mason in our blog: buff.ly/uZ4Vqhr ⠀ #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america

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! Purchase now and your gift card can be emailed within minutes! Get your gift card here: buff.ly/rI8mD2X #holidaygifts

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 ⠀ #thisdayinhistory

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 #thisdayinhistory

Thank you for a great season! Remember, we offer private tours all year round! Book your tour now: buff.ly/XQVzYJF #thankyou #history #philadelphia

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 #ShopSmall #philadelphia #history #smallbusinesssaturday #sbs #philly

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at The Constitutional Walking Tour! #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. #thanksgivingdayparade #thanksgiving #macys #dunkindonuts #parade

On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Edward Rutledge was born. ⠀ 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 ⠀ #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. ⠀ 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 #thisdayinhistory #foundingmother #america #mssachusetts #boston #philadelphia #history

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 #jfk

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 #Philly #Fall #Philadelphia

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.” #benfranklin

On this day in history in 1726, American Founding Father Oliver Wolcott was born. ⠀ Wolcott served in the Second Continental Congress where he was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence ⠀ You can learn more about Wolcott in our blog: buff.ly/blC47py ⠀ #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather

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). #thisdayinhistory #lincoln #gettysburgaddress

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 ⠀ #onthisday #history

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

On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were adopted in York, Pennsylvania. Read more in our blog: buff.ly/p5mZvJa ⠀ #onthisday #history #philly #OTD #usconstitution #constitution #articlesofconfederation #history #thisdayinhistory #philly #history #philadelphia #phillyhistory

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. Tickets are still available for tours on Saturday and Sunday! TheConstitutional.Com #Philly #Fall #Philadelphia

On this day in history in 1730, American Founding Father John Dickinson was born. Learn more about Dickinson in our blog: buff.ly/EEYnzV0 #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america #delaware #philadelphia #congress #history #philly #phillyhistory #philadelphiahistory #historicphiladelphia

Happy Veterans' Day from all of us at The Constitutional Walking Tour. Thank you for your service! #veteransday #usa #military #armedforces #veterans #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard

On this day in 1775, the Continental Marines were founded in Philadelphia. Captain Samuel Nicholas was put in charge of raising the battalions and set up his recruiting headquarters at Tun Tavern, (pictured) which was located on Water Street by the Delaware River Waterfront in Philadelphia. #OTD

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 #Philly #Fall #Philadelphia

On this day in history in 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect. Read more in our blog: buff.ly/tT9FBQt #thisdayinhistory #revolutionarywar #america #americanrevolution #england #revolution #philadelphia #history #phillyhistory #parliament #stampact #stampactcongress #congress #stamptax

On this day in history in 1740, American Founding Father William Paca was born. Paca represented Maryland in the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence. You can learn more about Paca in our blog: buff.ly/xxyOKhq #OTD

Happy Halloween! Celebrate the holiday by joining our partner, the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour on a tour of haunted and historic Old City Philadelphia! Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow night, get them now: SpiritsOf76.com #philadelphia #boo #halloween #trickortreat #history

On this day in history in 1735 American Founding Father John Adams was born. Learn more about the life of one of the most significant American Founding Fathers in our blog: buff.ly/mhwGwYq #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america #massachusetts #boston #philadelphia #congress #history #philly

On this day in history, in 1682, William Penn arrives in what would become Philadelphia for the first time. Penn's Philadelphia quickly grew into the largest city in the American Colonies. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/eYHiWsA #onthisday #penn #pennsylvania

On this day in history in 1775, King George III, before both houses of Parliament, read aloud his "Proclamation of Rebellion." King George's call for Parliament to send additional soldiers to America dashed any hopes of avoiding full scale war. Read more in our blog: buff.ly/11zlDhV ⠀ #onthisday

On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Jared Ingersoll was born. Ingersoll signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Ingersoll's statue in the @constitutionctr . Learn more about Ingersoll in our blog: buff.ly/8MYw8cO #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america

On this day in history in 1658, the colony of Massachusetts outlawed Quakerism under the punishment of death. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/8nEyCcJ #OTD #history #philadelphia

There are only two weekends left before Halloween! October is here! Don't miss out on getting into the Halloween "Spirit" and taking The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour! Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow night. Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com #history #ghosts #philly

On this day in 1777 the Battles of Saratoga concluded with the complete surrender of British General John Burgoyne's Army. The battle was the first major victory for America's Continental Army and was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. #thisdayinhistory #revwar

On this day in history American Founding Father Jonathan Dayton was born in 1760. Dayton was named to represent New Jersey in the Constitutional Convention and helped to draft, debate and sign the United States Constitution. Read more about Dayton in our blog: buff.ly/iKsiuJp #thisdayinhistory

On this day in history in 1728, American Founding Father Francis Lightfoot Lee was born. Born in Virginia to the prominent Lee family, Lee was a signatory to the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. Learn more about Lee in our blog: buff.ly/w8yzGk4 #thisdayinhistory

On this day in history in 1774, the First Continental Congress, meeting in Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia, approved the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress. Learn more in our blog on the First Continental Congress: buff.ly/TeJ4mYA #thisdayinhistory #foundingfathers

Happy Birthday to William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania! William Penn was born on this day in Ruscombe, England in 1644. . Penn founded Pennsylvania and its capital city, Philadelphia, in 1682. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/VTcmRQx #penn #thisdayinhistory #williampenn

Complete a perfect fall weekend in Philadelphia with a tour of Historic Old City Philadelphia! See the Birthplace of America including Independence Hall, The Liberty Bell and Franklin Court. Get your tickets at TheConstitutional.com ! #history #ghosts #philly #phillyhistory #philadelphiahistory

Attention Teachers! How would you like a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia for your class? Have your students enter our American Freedom Essay Contest! Three winners will win a free tour of Philadelphia for their entire class! The deadline is October 17th; for more details: buff.ly/A0iI4QQ

On this day in history in 1728, American Founding Father Caesar Rodney was born. Rodney represented Delaware in the Second Continental Congress where he signed the Declaration of Independence. You can learn more about Rodney in our blog: buff.ly/fctLF0c #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america

On this day in history in 1727, American Founding Father William Samuel Johnson was born. Learn more about Johnson in our blog: buff.ly/FgEIBu1 #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america #connecticut #philadelphia #congress #history #philly #phillyhistory #philadelphiahistory

The battle of Germantown occurred on this day in 1777. The battle was an attempt to expel the British from Philadelphia and was fought in the present day Philadelphia neighborhood of Germantown. Washington and the Continental Army were however soundly defeated by British forces. #onthisday

On this day in history in 1730, American Founding Father Richard Stockton was born. A representative of the Continental Congress from New Jersey, Stockton signed the Declaration of Independence. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/LrfMuYK #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america #newjersey

October is here! Looking for a fun Halloween activity? The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is the perfect way to have a hauntingly good time. Hear about the historic figures who haunt these streets to this day! Get your tickets now! Spiritsof76.com #history #ghosts #philly #phillyhistory

Even as the weather cools, The Constitutional Walking Tour continues to offer daily tours throughout the fall until November 30th. Book your tour today! TheConstitutional.com #philly #philadelphia #phillyhistory #philadelphiahistory #history #americanhistory #historicphiladelphia #historicphilly

Samuel Powell, the last mayor of Philadelphia while it was under British Rule, and the first after Independence was declared, was born on this day in 1738. Powell's house is a stop on the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour. Get your tickets here: Spiritsof76.com #thisdayinhistory #mayorofphiladelphia

On this Day in History, September 27, 1777, Lancaster, Pennsylvania served as the Capital of the United States. Learn more in our blog: buff.ly/rQEB0XO #onthisday #uscapital #lancaster #OTD #Onthisdayinhistory

On this day in history in 1722, American Founding Father Samuel Adams was born. The famous patriot and founding member of the Sons of Liberty was a key figure in pushing America toward Independence. Learn more about Adams in our blog: buff.ly/1VpTWPJ #thisdayinhistory #foundingfather #america

On this day in 1777, following their victory at Brandywine, General Howe marched the British Army into Philadelphia unopposed and held the city for nearly a year. #thisdayinhistory #independence #philly