Moland House is most noted as being the base of General Washington when his troop of 11000 camped nearby in 1777. Built in the 18th-century by John Moland, it changed hands many times over its long existence. This stone building was used for council meetings that included notable men such as Count Casimir Pulaski, General Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Warwick Township Historical Society along with Warwick Township own this National Register of Historic Place and conduct guided tours. Held on the second Sunday of the month from 1p to 4p, you can explore the surrounding historic structures such as The Well House and Carriage House The Garden of Native Plants and nature trail give a glimpse of the indigenous plants that grew during an era gone by.
This colonial. Georgian-style brick building is tucked away in a residential zone. If you like historic houses, then Morton Morton House makes an interesting visit. Erected in 1750 for Morton Morton, it changed hands several times before it was left vacant in the 1930s. Owned by the Borough of Norwood, it is run by the Norwood Historical Society, Inc. This restored building gives an insight of a time when early settlers from Sweden began their life in the area.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art features over 240,000 objects filled with treasures spanning across continents and cultures, drawn from a collection of more than 400,000 works of art like prints, drawings and photographs. The huge stone edifice of the museum, supported by majestic Doric columns, looks over the Schuylkill River. Scale the steps made famous in the 'Rocky' movies.
Spreading across 9200 acres (3723.11 hectares) with 63 parks, Fairmount Park is among the biggest city park systems in the nation. It features picturesque trails, rolling hills, streams, historical structures, woodlands, public arts and more. The Centennial Arboretum, Horticulture Center, Japanese House and Garden and Philadelphia Museum of Art are some of the interesting sites located in this massive expanse. It also has recreational centers and sporting fields.
It is not uncommon for the Painter trees, the real stars of the Tyler Arboretum, to reach 150 years of age. Another special feature, the Stopford Family Meadow Maze, guides visitors on a tour of the native botanical life. At Tyler's highest point, Raptor Roost, patrons can view the maze from an elevated position as well as keep an eye out for migrating birds-of-prey. Both guided tours and self-tours are available. Children under three and members admitted free. Daily 9am onwards.
Formerly the largest prison facility in America, the Eastern State Penitentiary is now Philadelphia’s major tourist attraction. What was once the most expensive prison in the country now stands in ruins, but that does not stop curious tourists from visiting the attraction. A first-of-its-kind, the penitentiary implemented previously unheard ideas of incarceration, which prioritized reformation over punishment. Today, the vaulted cell blocks and central rotunda invite many a tourists keen on knowing the eventful history of this fascinating establishment. What adds to the curiosity of the masses is the fact that the prison was home to notorious inmates such as ‘Slick Willie’ Sutton and Al Capone.