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11/03/2026

Even as the weather cools, The Constitutional Walking Tour continues to offer daily tours throughout the fall until November 30th. Book your tour today! TheConstitutional.com

11/01/2026

On this day in history in 1765, the Stamp Act went into effect. However, due to widespread protests, intimidation of English agents, and boycotts, very few taxes were actually collected. This early attempt by Parliament to tax American Colonists would ultimately prove unsuccessful as merchants and manufacturers in England were outraged at how the Stamp Act had led to boycotts and protests that hurt their business interests. Facing intense pressure at home and great difficulty actually enforcing the act in America, Parliament eventually relented and repealed the Stamp Act.

The Stamp Act still however holds great historical significance as it played a crucial role in beginning to unite the American Colonists. And although Parliament repealed the Stamp Act, on the same day, Parliament also passed the Declaratory Act which made it clear that while the Stamp Act was repealed, Parliament had absolute authority to levy taxes on the American Colonies, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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11/01/2026

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving time in 1784 during his stay in Paris? He published an essay titled “An Economical Project for Diminishing the Cost of Light” that proposed to economize the use of candles by rising earlier to make use of the morning sunlight.

10/31/2026

On this day in history in 1740, American Founding Father William Paca was born. Paca represented Maryland in the First Continental Congress and the Second Continental Congress where he was one of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Paca would also later serve as Governor of Maryland.

You can learn more about Paca in our blog: https://buff.ly/WQeBIgy

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Constitutional Walking Tour!

10/28/2026

On this day in history in 1775, King George III, before both houses of Parliament, read aloud his "Proclamation of Rebellion." In King George's speech, he suggested that due to the "torrent of violence" perpetuated by traitors to England, that those loyal to the crown in the American colonies would not be able to speak out until "a sufficient force shall appear to support them."⠀

King George's call for Parliament to send additional soldiers to America dashed any hopes of avoiding full scale war. Read more in our blog: https://buff.ly/tzGWieh ⠀

10/26/2026

On this day in history in 1757, American Founding Father Charles Pinckney was born. Pinckney practiced law in South Carolina before joining the American Revolution as a member of the South Carolina Militia. Pickney participated in numerous battles including the ill fated Siege of Charleston in which a small force of American soldiers defended the City of Charleston, South Carolina against a much larger British force for over a month before finally falling.

Following the siege, Pinckney was held as a prisoner of war for over a year before being released in a prisoner exchange. After the war, Pinckney would go on to represent South Carolina in the Constitutional Convention and signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Pinckney's statue in the National Constitution Center.

Learn more about Pinckney, who would also go on to serve as United States Senator, Congressman, and Governor of South Carolina in our blog: https://buff.ly/bAmIzg0

10/24/2026

On this day in history in 1749, American Founding Father Jared Ingersoll was born. Ingersoll was an early voice advocating for a stronger centralized government before the Articles of Confederation even went into effect. Ingersoll would go on to represent Pennsylvania in the Constitutional Convention where he helped to create the stronger government he had long been pushing for. Ingersoll signed the Constitution on September 17, 1787. Pictured is Ingersoll's statue in the National Constitution Center.

Learn more about Ingersoll, including his successful career as a Philadelphia lawyer where he argued numerous important cases before the Supreme Court in our blog: https://buff.ly/VCJN5Mo

10/23/2026

Attention Teachers! How would you like a free field trip of Historic Philadelphia for your class? Have your students enter our American Freedom Essay Contest! A winner will be chosen at the Elementary, Middle, and High School levels and each winner will win a free tour of Philadelphia for their entire class!

The deadline for entry is one week from today, October 30th; head to our website for more details: https://buff.ly/fkvckLN

10/20/2026

On this day in history in 1658, the colony of Massachusetts outlawed Quakerism under the punishment of death. The persecution of Quakers in Massachusetts and the subsequent ex*****on of Quakers in Boston for their religious beliefs led to King Charles II intervening and suspending the Massachusetts Charter to prevent further ex*****ons.

Twenty four years later William Penn founded Pennsylvania, creating colony where not just Quakers, but people of all religious beliefs, could live without fear of religious persecution. Pictured is Penn's statue above Philadelphia's City Hall. Learn more in our blog: https://buff.ly/3APpUtV

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Departs From National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street Outside Main Entrance
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

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http://www.TheConstitutional.com/

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