The U.S. Constitution

The U.S. Constitution was written and ratified in Philadelphia. Flat Stanley reads a copy...

Old Fashioned Toys

Recently, while building a new visitor center, the construction workers uncovered some interesting old artifacts. So, some archaeologists came in to study them. These toys were some things boys and girls played with over 200 years ago.

Another Quaker Meeting House

This is the meeting house of the Free or "Fighting" Quakers. They got in trouble with their religious leaders because they supported the Revolutionary War (Quakers are usually pacifists), so they started their own Meeting House.

Betsy Ross

We think Betsy Ross was the seamstress who made the first American flag. Her house is still in Philadelphia.

Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell was originally called the Pennsylvania Statehouse Bell because it hung in the statehouse. That building is now called Independence Hall--where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Continental Congress met.

Horse and Carriage

Flat Stanley met Bryan--Bryan gives historic tours of Philadelphia with his horse and carriage.

Some Interesting Characters

Flat Stanley met John Ricketts, the founder of the American circus. He also met A Soldier and his lady friend.