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Civil Rights and the Fight for Equality

From the fight to abolish slavery to present day movements, Philadelphia has been an important epicenter in the struggle to secure equal rights for all Americans.

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Family Fun Philly Adventures

Channel the spirit of Philadelphia’s founders, inventors, pioneers, trailblazers, and innovators in this fun-filled family-friendly adventure.

National Treasure Hunt

A treasure trove of unimaginable riches has remained hidden since the American Revolution. Find the secret clues in each site on this trail to uncover a map that will lead you to it!

Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits Congress from establishing a national church or state religion, a departure from European precedents. But did biblical religion influence the American founding?

The Yellow Fever Epidemic

Philadelphia is no stranger to epidemics, quarantines, and lockdowns. A horrifying plague that brought America’s capital city to her knees in 1793, the Yellow Fever was Philadelphia’s deadliest invisible foe.

The Great Awakening in Philadelphia

George Whitefield was a rockstar-like preacher who commanded the attention of thousands, sparking the Great Awakening in Philadelphia, while charming a skeptical Benjamin Franklin.

Birth of the Free Press in Philadelphia

The First Amendment begins with a guarantee of freedom of religion, but it also recognizes other related rights including freedom of speech and freedom of the press, “one of the greatest bulwarks of liberty.”

Women of Faith and Liberty

This great city is home to a legion of women guided by faith who work tirelessly to guide liberty in the direction of justice for all. Their stories will inspire you.

Jewish Diaspora in Philadelphia

William Penn’s promise of religious freedom attracted many Jewish immigrants to Philadelphia. They have since thrived and contributed to the city’s development.

Benjamin Franklin’s Evolving Faith

From his arrival as a fugitive to his founding of the Fire Department, Library, University and more, Benjamin Franklin’s faith evolved along with his contributions to Philadelphia.

Bible Riots and the Catholic Struggle for Freedom

Even in a colony founded on religious liberty and brotherly love, Catholics initially had to hold Mass in secret and later fight nativist forces for their freedom.

William Penn’s Experiment of Free Faith and Brotherly Love

Philadelphia, the capital of William Penn’s “holy experiment” in freedom, was to be guided by brotherly love. It hasn’t always lived up to its founder’s vision, but its universal ideals of liberty and love helped it become blueprint for the United States and a World Heritage City.

Abolitionist Apostles in Philadelphia

Faith-motivated initiatives to abolish slavery have been a hallmark of Philadelphia’s rich history, overcoming resistance to ensure freedom for all.

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