Starting near the site of the University of Pennsylvania's original college campus at 5th and Arch Streets, this walking tour of Old City will bring to life stories of the places and people associated with Penn in the 18th century.
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Update: Two tours have been scheduled: 11am [register] and 2pm [register]. Tours are currently full, but you may register to be on a waiting list.
Where was Penn in 1776? Not in West Philadelphia! Join Revolution at Penn? curators Jim Duffin and John Pollack for a walking tour of Old City that will bring to life the sites associated with Penn in the 18th century.
The tour will begin near the site of the original college campus and Benjamin Franklin's grave site, at 5th and Arch Streets. We will move south through the historic streets and finish near Independence Hall. The walk will cover about 1.5 miles in two hours, stopping to learn the stories of the many figures who were part of the school’s history, famous and forgotten. Rain or shine. Note: wear comfortable shoes, and be aware that pavements in Old City can be uneven. You may wish to bring water and a walking stick.
Featured image: “An East Perspective of the City of Philadelphia,” colored print (1778). Number 3 is the College of Philadelphia.
The University of Pennsylvania, located in the heart of the city, was at the center of the dramatic events of 1776 and the Revolution that followed. 250 years later, partners across the university are exploring how history can help us better understand the present and create a sustainable and inclusive future.