At Valley Forge we visited the Visitor Center & watched an explanatory movie, then made a short driving tour of the site of Washington's 1777 winter encampment, stopping to learn how a redoubt was constructed, what the huts that the army built were like, & finally to see the farmhouse that Washington used as his house & office during his 6 month stay.
From Valley Forge we traveled into the center of Philadelphia, arriving at our hotel at lunchtime.
After storing our luggage at the hotel we walked to nearby Reading Terminal Market, a huge farmer's market-style food emporium with all manner of different foods to choose from.
During the afternoon we took an extended walking tour of the city's historic core with our expert local guide Nonnie. During our tour Nonnie showed us many historical locations, such as the Liberty Bell, Washington Square, the Second Bank of the USA, Carpenter's Hall, Franklin Court & the Printing Office, Christ Church, & the Betsy Roos House!
Dinner this evening was a quintessential taste of Philadelphia - Philly Cheese Steaks. The students were given a choice of beef or chicken & different types of cheese, but many took our restaurant's advice to try the typical Philadelphian way - steak 'wit whizz'!
We arrived back at our hotel tired but happy at the end of a great but long day with lots of walking.
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