Philadelphia attracts people from all over the world because it holds so much of the story of a new nation’s beginning and the legacy of its powerful existence today. They come to see and learn about the lives and the actions of many of the founding fathers of America. They want to see in person historical markers like the Liberty Bell and see if they can get a small motion of spirit at Independence Hall . Cherished places like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were thousands of soldiers in the Revolutionary War were brought in sick or wounded and died. The numbers of men were staggering and now it is not a cemetery but a memorial built in 1952 in honor of George Washington and an Unknown Soldier as well as thousands of men that who died for the countries freedom from British rule during around 1777.
Visitors can see sights like the First Bank of the United States which was created in 1791 because of the debt that incurred from the Revolutionary War. This is were the first currency started for 13 states. Visit the building which is now a portrait gallery of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The first bank had its own controversies so come see what took place and why. Located around the city near many interesting sights visitors will find accommodations to fit all their needs. After a short late afternoon nap, one may want to head over to the Independence Historic Park for a summer evening walk and watch the sunset turn into the Lights of Liberty which is a grand light show with sounds reenacting the events that lead up to our countries first war. Visitors may also want to stop by some homes of interest like the Edgar Allan Poe House and the Betsy Ross house.