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Independence Week – It’s Much More than a Day in Philadelphia PA

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July 9th 2019
Published: August 26th 2019
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Each year, I usually outline a general path of travel and then select one or two major events that could be “massaged” into my itinerary by adding a week here and deleting a week there. This year found only one event making the final cut – the celebration of Independence Day in Philadelphia PA. A brief glance showed that all the Pennsylvania RV parks were a minimum one-hour drive from city c... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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Originally a Courthouse, It Was Converted into a Home for the Continental CongressOriginally a Courthouse, It Was Converted into a Home for the Continental Congress
Originally a Courthouse, It Was Converted into a Home for the Continental Congress
Congress Hall - Philadelphia PA
Some of the Tools Used to “Map a Nation” Were on DisplaySome of the Tools Used to “Map a Nation” Were on Display
Some of the Tools Used to “Map a Nation” Were on Display
American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum - Philadelphia PA
Waiting for a Traffic Light – Our Slow Pace When Moving Didn’t Seem to Bother Other DriversWaiting for a Traffic Light – Our Slow Pace When Moving Didn’t Seem to Bother Other Drivers
Waiting for a Traffic Light – Our Slow Pace When Moving Didn’t Seem to Bother Other Drivers
Big Red Pedal Tours - Philadelphia PA
Four of America’s Legal Pioneers, (l. to r.) Patrick Henry, Jared Junior (Who Served in the Continental Congress), John Jay and John MarshallFour of America’s Legal Pioneers, (l. to r.) Patrick Henry, Jared Junior (Who Served in the Continental Congress), John Jay and John Marshall
Four of America’s Legal Pioneers, (l. to r.) Patrick Henry, Jared Junior (Who Served in the Continental Congress), John Jay and John Marshall
Second Bank of the United States (Portrait Gallery) - Philadelphia PA
“In Unmarked Graves within This Square Lie Thousands of Unknown Soldiers of Washington’s Army Who Died of Wounds and Sickness During the Revolutionary War” – RIP“In Unmarked Graves within This Square Lie Thousands of Unknown Soldiers of Washington’s Army Who Died of Wounds and Sickness During the Revolutionary War” – RIP
“In Unmarked Graves within This Square Lie Thousands of Unknown Soldiers of Washington’s Army Who Died of Wounds and Sickness During the Revolutionary War” – RIP
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution - Philadelphia PA
The Display Is Interesting for a Professional Tourist but Not So Much for the Hurried TouristThe Display Is Interesting for a Professional Tourist but Not So Much for the Hurried Tourist
The Display Is Interesting for a Professional Tourist but Not So Much for the Hurried Tourist
Signers' Walk - Philadelphia PA
The Information About the Founding of the Marine Corps Sounded InterestingThe Information About the Founding of the Marine Corps Sounded Interesting
The Information About the Founding of the Marine Corps Sounded Interesting
New Hall Military Museum - Philadelphia PA
A Carousel – Count Me In!A Carousel – Count Me In!
A Carousel – Count Me In!
Penn’s Landing, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” & Fireworks - Philadelphia PA
As Dusk Waned, The Splendor GrewAs Dusk Waned, The Splendor Grew
As Dusk Waned, The Splendor Grew
Chinese Lantern Festival - Philadelphia PA
A Little Fife and Drum, MaestroA Little Fife and Drum, Maestro
A Little Fife and Drum, Maestro
Independence Day Parade - Philadelphia PA
Signing the Declaration Made Them Instantaneous Traitors Subject to the Death PenaltySigning the Declaration Made Them Instantaneous Traitors Subject to the Death Penalty
Signing the Declaration Made Them Instantaneous Traitors Subject to the Death Penalty
Independence Day Parade - Philadelphia PA
My “Tipster” Gets Her Turn – A Fife or Drum Usually Was Used to Gather the Public’s Attention to the Unadvertised EventsMy “Tipster” Gets Her Turn – A Fife or Drum Usually Was Used to Gather the Public’s Attention to the Unadvertised Events
My “Tipster” Gets Her Turn – A Fife or Drum Usually Was Used to Gather the Public’s Attention to the Unadvertised Events
Reading of the Declaration of Independence - Philadelphia PA
For Many, It Was StarvationFor Many, It Was Starvation
For Many, It Was Starvation
The Irish Memorial Sculpture – Penn's Landing – Philadelphia PA
For Others, It Was EmigrationFor Others, It Was Emigration
For Others, It Was Emigration
The Irish Memorial Sculpture – Penn's Landing – Philadelphia PA
The Ben Franklin BridgeThe Ben Franklin Bridge
The Ben Franklin Bridge
Penn’s Landing, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” & Fireworks - Philadelphia PA
A Pretty Nice Display for July 1stA Pretty Nice Display for July 1st
A Pretty Nice Display for July 1st
Penn’s Landing, U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” & Fireworks - Philadelphia PA
Yes, This Actually Is a Street with …Yes, This Actually Is a Street with …
Yes, This Actually Is a Street with …
Miscellany Encountered in Philadelphia’s “Old City”
… a Parking Ban – Really?… a Parking Ban – Really?
… a Parking Ban – Really?
Miscellany Encountered in Philadelphia’s “Old City”
Today, Only Bill Gates Could Afford These ExtravaganciesToday, Only Bill Gates Could Afford These Extravagancies
Today, Only Bill Gates Could Afford These Extravagancies
Miscellany Encountered in Philadelphia’s “Old City”
Lots of Reenactors’ Activities Were Geared to the YoungstersLots of Reenactors’ Activities Were Geared to the Youngsters
Lots of Reenactors’ Activities Were Geared to the Youngsters
Miscellany Encountered in Philadelphia’s “Old City”
Nearby Placards Tell the Story of the Executive Branch …Nearby Placards Tell the Story of the Executive Branch …
Nearby Placards Tell the Story of the Executive Branch …
The President's House Site - Philadelphia PA



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