Starting at the site of the University of Pennsylvania's original college campus at 4th 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.
Hosted by: Kislak Center
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 at the site of the original college campus at 4th and Arch Streets and move south through the historic streets around Independence Hall. We will cover about one square mile 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. Wear comfortable shoes.
Featured image: “An East Perspective of the City of Philadelphia,” colored print (1778). Number 3 is the College of Philadelphia.
The University of Pennsylvania (then the College of Philadelphia), located In the heart of the city, was at the center of the dramatic events of 1776 and the Revolution that followed. Members of the Penn community were closely linked to the creation of the Declaration of Independence and other founding documents.