USA250: Second Congress Walking Tour
Historic walking tour celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, who drafted the Declaration of Independence.
Date and time
Location
LOVE Park Visitor Center
1569 John F Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19102Refund Policy
About this event
- Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes
Historic walking tour celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Second Continental Congress, the first unified move towards independence.
Start and finish: Love Park, northeast corner of 16th and JFK, across from Suburban Station.
Distance: ~8mi
Where to find us: Near 16th and JFK
Optional endpoints: Many
Terrain: paved
Transit: Septa Suburban Station or walk or ride from Amtrak 30th St Station
Parking: Love Park parking garage, many options a few blocks west of Love Park
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: history, urban, theme
Coordinator: Charles Updike
Join us as we remember and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the convening of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, who addressed the growing revolution and produced and ratified the Declaration of Independence.
A tour of historic Philadelphia will provide context for the conditions of life in America and Philadelphia in 1775, that state of the Revolutionary War, and the grievances of the colonists. The location of the Congress at Independence Hall will be visited, along with other historic sites, and the Declaration of Independence produced by the Second Continental Congress, will be read.
We will finish with an optional stop for coffee and grub at Federal Donuts.
This is another in a series of many experiential walks to be hosted by FreeWalkers in the next few years in celebration of the American Semiquincentennial.
More details to come!
Highlights:
- Independence Hall
- Liberty Bell
- Carpenters' Hall
- Franklin Court
- Independence Visitor Center
- other points of interest
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Frequently asked questions
Fluids(32 to 64 ounces), snacks or a small meal are recommended for most events. Some walks have planned stops for provisions. Depending on weather and route, you may consider a hat, sunscreen, extra socks, rain poncho, umbrella, insect repellent, first aid or foot care.
FreeWalkers mostly works with the weather the day provides, but occasionally an event will be rescheduled or cancelled if there is the expectation of substantial rainfall or dangerous conditions. Registrants will always be emailed of such changes. If no notice is provided, the walk is a go!
FreeWalkers are free to walk as much of the route as they choose. There are often optional endpoints where transit is available. Uber and other options can be considered. If you do leave the walk, it is best to let the walk coordinator know, so the group does not wait or look for you.
Most FreeWalks start and/or end at mass transit points for ease of access and return. If driving to the event, you often may park at the start and return, or park at the end and ride to the start. Check the event description for details.
Generally, yes, but pets and children may be less able to tolerate a longer distance. Walks that include indoor segments will require walkers with pets to wait outside, of course.
No need. You will be checked in at the event by providing your name.