Towanda
TOWANDA -Founded 1784. The named of the Bradford County Seat comes from the Algonquian Indian word meaning, "Here our great dead are resting." The town is home to about 2,900 residents.
Photo taken by Doug Kerr.
Independence National Historical Park
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Philadelphia is Independence National Historical Park. Celebrating both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, Independence National Historical Park is home to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and numerous other historic sites. Independence Hall, where both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and signed, is the centerpiece of the park. Built in 1753 as the Pennsylvania State House as part of the Colonial Capital, Independence Hall was home to the Second Continental Congress (Declaration of Independence) and the Constitutional Convention. Statue of George Washington in front of Independence Hall Tours of the building are free; however, the only way to see the interior is through a park guided tour. The tour includes the Pennsylvania Assembly Hall which is where both the Declaration and the Constitution were signed. The Pennsylvania Assembly Hall where th...
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