Continental Congress at the York Courthouse

6 years ago

When the British captured Philadelphia, Congress fled to York, PA, a rough frontier town. This is a reconstruction of the…

The Tallest Building in America

6 years ago

This building, Christ Church in Philadelphia, was the tallest building George Washington ever laid eyes on. When the steeple was…

Christ Church Baptismal Font

6 years ago

This baptismal font in Christ Church may be the oldest object in America continually used for the same purpose. William…

Escapes Through the German Courtyard (Video)

6 years ago

We highly recommend that you schedule a visit to Colditz Castle if you are in the area. You can see…

Franklin’s Library Chair

6 years ago

This chair was invented and used by Benjamin Franklin. The bottom flips up to become a step stool. This chair…

Membership Book of the American Philosophical Society

6 years ago

The first membership book of the American Philosophical Society. On this page you can spot the signatures of Franklin (the…

Neil Armstrong’s Transcript Correction

6 years ago

When Neil Armstrong visited the American Philosophical Society, he made a correction to their copy of the transcript of the…

18th Century Bible Vault

6 years ago

A Bible vault embedded in a solid stone wall at the Daniel Boone Homestead. It was built when the building…

Two Sleeps at Ephratha Cloister

6 years ago

At Ephratha Cloister the Brothers and Sisters were required to rise at midnight for a night service in the meeting…

Ephratha Cloister

6 years ago

In the 1700s an offshoot cult of the Brethren built the Ephrata Cloister where they waited for Christ's second coming.…