The first U.S. stock exchange laid the groundwork for our national economy and financing network as we know it today.

The Declaration House at 7th and Market in Philadelphia is a reconstructed space where Thomas Jefferson, at just 33, drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Despite battling severe headaches, he penned this monumental document by candlelight on a borrowed lap desk. Visitors can feel the intensity of his struggle and creativity, as the iconic phrase “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” emerged from a small room filled with revolutionary fervor.

At the heart of Washington Square Park lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, a poignant memorial amidst the city's hustle. This site, surrounded by nature, invites reflection on its haunting past. In the 1950s, workers unearthed a mass grave from the Revolutionary War, revealing the resting place of countless unnamed soldiers. In 1957, a memorial was established, symbolizing their sacrifice.

Slavery is a stain on humanity. The history of the American enterprise has to reconcile with this horrible atrocity just as much as any other nation. Despite being one of the first nations to abolish slavery, even some of America's most beloved figures held onto the vestiges of the horrors of slavery long after many care to admit. This uncomfortable truth must be dealt with, though, to truly understand our past in order to move on from it.

Franklin Court is a unique historic site in Philadelphia which we visit on our walking tour. This site was once the home of Benjamin Franklin, but it was only rediscovered after many years of being totally lost.