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Electronic Field Trip

"Freedom in America: Some Assembly Required",
an electronic field trip to Independence National Historical Park. This program was made possible through a partnership between JIdeas, the National Park Foundation, the National Park Service and Ball State University.

Daily Life & Diversity in 18th Century Philadelphia

Painting of George Washington  

Did You Know?
George Washington, the nation’s first president, ran his two administrations in Philadelphia from his rented house near the corner of Sixth and Market Streets. Wife Martha, two young grandchildren and as many as 24 servants, including enslaved men and women from Mount Vernon, made up his household.

Last Updated: January 07, 2008 at 16:33 EST