The Messy History of the Revolution: Philadelphia Walking Tour
Overview
We all know George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story?
Americans love myths about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud. But behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph, we find imperfect people who were only human—kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees.
Here's what makes this tour different: We talk about what's being quietly removed from National Park Service displays. The stories that complicate the narrative. The details that don't fit neatly into patriotic mythology. This is history before it gets sanitized.
This is an intentionally small group tour—capped at just a handful of people—because these conversations deserve more than a megaphone and a crowd. You'll have space to ask questions and grapple with who these men actually were versus who we've needed them to be.
Small group. Big conversations. The history they're editing out.
What's Included
- Guide Services
- Bottled water Water can be purchased at the Wawa nearby for $3
Meeting Location
522 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
We will end outside the Betsy Ross House and your guide can give you directions to wherever you need to go afterwards.
What To Expect
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Benjamin Franklin's Grave
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Independence Hall
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The President's House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Bell Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Carpenters' Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Court
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Betsy Ross House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot travel two miles and lack assistance or a mobility aid
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants must be carried by a parent or guardian
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-5500296P1
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