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Land of the Free - Day Thirteen
2008.06.19
Kallie got up early to play with the puppy.
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Kallie got up early to play with the puppy.
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Running in the backyard
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Running in the backyard
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Soldiers' hut at Valley Forge
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Soldiers' hut at Valley Forge
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Near-luxury accomodations - twelve to a room
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Near-luxury accomodations - twelve to a room
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And quality construction
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And quality construction
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We didn't know this covered bridge was nearby.
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We didn't know this covered bridge was nearby.
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Defending the park
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Defending the park
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Split rail fence near Washington's headquarters
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Split rail fence near Washington's headquarters
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Washington rented this house as his headquarters for the winter encampment of 1777-78, which ended 230 years ago today on June 19, 1778.
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Washington rented this house as his headquarters for the winter encampment of 1777-78, which ended 230 years ago today on June 19, 1778.
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Side view
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Side view
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Looking through the faux antique window glass
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Looking through the faux antique window glass
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Inside General Washington's headquarters -- all period furnishings...nothing original
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Inside General Washington's headquarters -- all period furnishings...nothing original
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Original glass, or so the guide speculates.
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Original glass, or so the guide speculates.
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George Washington used this handrail.
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George Washington used this handrail.
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Serpentine construction is everywhere in SE Pennsylvania
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Serpentine construction is everywhere in SE Pennsylvania
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Frisbee in the parking lot
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Frisbee in the parking lot
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Throwing form - she's a dancer!
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Throwing form - she's a dancer!
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Independence Hall. We arrived too late in the day to get a ticket.
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Independence Hall. We arrived too late in the day to get a ticket.
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Story of the Liberty Bell - Lesson One - Never Touch The Bell!
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Story of the Liberty Bell - Lesson One - Never Touch The Bell!
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Known originally as the State House Bell, the Liberty Bell has represented freedom for more than 200 years.
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Known originally as the State House Bell, the Liberty Bell has represented freedom for more than 200 years.
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The crack eventually silenced the bell in 1846.
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The crack eventually silenced the bell in 1846.
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Historical background
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Historical background
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The words come from Leviticus--no explanation given--possibly an antislavery message as early as 1753.
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The words come from Leviticus--no explanation given--possibly an antislavery message as early as 1753.
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Obligatory floral macro
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Obligatory floral macro
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New Liberty Bell building
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New Liberty Bell building
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Statue of George Washington
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Statue of George Washington
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Independence Hall cupola
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Independence Hall cupola
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Weak with hunger
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Weak with hunger
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Ales of the Revolution were the best!
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Ales of the Revolution were the best!
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Zimmermans and Lathams (photo credit to Erin)
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Zimmermans and Lathams (photo credit to Erin)
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After playing with puppy (now known unofficially as Muppet) awhile this morning, we went to downtown Philadelphia to visit the historical sites and eat lunch at City Tavern. Along the way we drove through Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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Comments
I loved visiting Philly- too bad about Independence Hall-
GREAT close up of the Liberty Bell!!!~ R
