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A large portion of the Philadelphia of the eighteenth century is showcased in just three blocks of the city just to the south from Carpenters’ Hall., including historic churches, houses, and other historic sites. Visitors can follow the direction provided on the website of Carpenters’ Hall to explore this self-guided walking tour through Society Hill and Old City. The walking tour of the three historic blocks typically takes around an hour to complete. Sites along the walking tour include Carpenters’ Hall, Old St. Joseph’s Church, the home of Thomas Nevell, and the Merchants’ Exchange among several other historic homes and sites.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Franklin Institute
The Science History Institute
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Fireman’s Hall Museum
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell Center
Carpenters' Hall
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Rodin Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Temple University Shoe Museum
Old City and Society Hill Walking Tour
Elfreth’s Alley
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Franklin Square
President's House
Blue Cross RiverRink
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches
First Friday ArtWalk
U.S. Mint
Second Bank of the United States
American Philosophical Society Museum
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