Since Philadelphia is arranged ... Just south of Old City is the Historic District, and like it sounds, this area shepherds the most historically significant attractions in the city.

The castle-like Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia's most important historic sites. Having opened in 1829, this Quaker-inspired prison sought to reform prisoners using isolation and ...

and the former town is now a nationally significant archaeological site. Today, the National Park Service partners with the New Philadelphia Association to preserve historical documents, oral ...