Event

Ranger Program: Revolutionary Immigrants

  • 07/03/2017 Location: Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., Chestnut Street between 4th and 5th Streets, Time: 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM Fee Information: FREE
    Join a park ranger for a slide show about Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Paine - two immigrants who made America their home, and who contributed much to the cause of American independence.  Whether serving in the Continental Army, or writing pamphlets and newspaper articles, the two fought some of the same battles, and caught the eyes America’s indispensable leaders, Washington and Franklin. Hear their story of revolution and courage, as they helped create a modern and independent United States of America.