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National History Day Philadelphia
National History Day Philadelphia
Middle and High school students competed in March to bring life to history!
Philadelphia History Channel
Philadelphia History Channel
"Philadelphia: The Great Experiment" Episode 3 will air on 6 ABC Thursday, January 24 @ 7:30p. Get sneak previews of interviews with Frankie Avalon and more at the Philadelphia History Channel. Hundreds of Philadelphia history videos to view, including from the film series "Philadelphia: The Great Experiment"
Historic Documents
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Betsy Ross  House
Betsy Ross House
Take a virtual tour of Betsy's House!
Flag Rules and Regulations
Flag Rules and Regulations
Proper display of the flag, with FAQs, the full Flag Code, in the news, and more.
Lazaretto
Lazaretto
Philadelphia's "Ellis Island": America's Oldest Quarantine Station — SPECIAL EVENTS October 6 & 7!
Philadelphia History Channel
Philadelphia History Channel
Hundreds of Philadelphia history videos to view, including from the film series "Philadelphia: The Great Experiment"
Paoli Battlefield
Paoli Battlefield
Site of The Paoli Massacre: the British routed "Mad" Anthony Wayne's troops, on 9/20/1777.
Washington Crossing
Washington Crossing
General George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776.
The President's House in Philadelphia
The President's House in Philadelphia
Where Washington, enslaved Africans Oney Judge and Hercules, and John Adams lived (1790-1800).

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