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America's Birthplace
 
The paths to understanding American history all converge in Philadelphia and its historic countryside. Even before William Penn founded the city and built his estate in Bucks County, Native Americans and Swedish colonists recognized the region as an attractive place for trade and settlement.

Here Americans defended their liberty, achieved technological success, and forged the ideals of the American Dream. Today, visitors can enjoy the legacy from more than three centuries of political, economic, social, and cultural achievements — all within the Philadelphia area.
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Amarna, Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun
The Penn Museum hosts more than 100 artifacts from ancient Egypt
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The fort that withstood the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution
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Historic Attractions
America's most historic square mile and a lot more
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Historic Battlefields
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Historic Hospitals and Prisons
The nation's first hospital was co-founded by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia
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Independence National Historical Park
Seemingly countless attractions are in and around America's most historic square mile
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