Pay a visit to Pennsylvania
Mariana Matias
Background Information
- Beginning: Founded by William Penn in 1682, Pennsylvania was created as an refuge for Quakers who faced religious persecution in England.
- Location: Middle colony; 45,000 square miles of land west of the Delaware River
- Attractions for colonists: fertile soil and religious toleration
- Trade: corn, wheat, livestock (beef and pork), iron ore, lumber, coal, bricks, beer, wine, textiles, rope, furs, shipbuilding
- Fact: 3rd largest and WEALTHIEST colony of the New World (1700)
- Fact: 2nd state to ratify the U.S. Constitution
- Government: representative assembly consisting of elected landowners
- Religion: Freedom of worship and religion is granted to all inhabitants.
- Famous Residents: Benjamin Franklin (patriot and inventor), Daniel Boone (frontiersman), Robert Fulton (inventor) and Mary Cassatt (painter).
Event Information
The First Continental Congress
Please send delegates from your colony! (Georgia- we know that you are reluctant, but please try to send someone). With this congregation, we will show Great Britain that we are an authority that cannot be mistreated!
When?
Wednesday, Jan 5, 1774, 08:00 AM
Where?
Carpenters' Hall, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Event Information
Second Continental Congress
This is a convention for delegates from all thirteen colonies to discuss the American Revolutionary War against Great Britain. Don't miss this! We will be creating the Continental Army, developing war strategies and writing the Declaration of Independence.
When?
Friday, May 5, 1775, 08:00 AM
Where?
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Event Information
Battle of Gettysburg
The most important and decisive battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was a conflict between the Confederate Army led by Robert E. Lee and the Union Army led by George G. Meade. Due to thousands of casualties, Lee was forced to retreat his forces to Virginia on July 4, 1863.
When?
Wednesday, Jul 1, 1863, 07:00 AM
Where?
Gettysburg, PA, United States
Event Information
Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln will be giving a speech about human equality and the need to protect the ideal form of the Union created in 1776 of the thirteen colonies.
When?
Thursday, Nov 19, 1863, 01:00 PM
Where?
Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA, United States
What Are You Waiting For?
With its rich culture and beautiful landscapes, Pennsylvania should definitely be at the top of your bucket list. Why waste another second sitting at home when you could witness the historical luxuries of this state?