After a later start this morning - time for a good rest - we walked from our hotel to Philadelphia's Historic District, centered around Independence Hall.
Our first visit, for the entire morning, was the National Constitution Center - focused on the document that laid the foundation for the nation. After seeing the introductory performance the students split into groups with their chaperones to visit the various exhibits.
Next it was time for lunch & we walked back to yesterday's venue, the popular (& popular with the students) Reading Terminal Market, a huge covered farmer's market/food court.
In the afternoon we visited the National Mint, to see where much of the nation's coinage is made; saw Benjamin Franklin's grave; & ended with a ranger-led tour of Independence Hall, the site whether the founding father's signed the Declaration of Independence!
We had time for a souvenir-shopping stop, then enjoyed a great Italian dinner close to the Delaware River - from where we could see New Jersey. Afterwards we rode the city subway, the SEPTA, back to our hotel.
There was an option this evening to visit Philadelphia's City Hall & Love Park, so a small group of 10 students joined tour leader Declan & Mr. Stacy. We first visited City Hall, admiring the ornate sculptures & city map, then continued to nearby Love Park, home to Robert Indiana's iconic sculpture - just recently returned to it's traditional home after 2 years away due to construction.
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