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Lest We Forget Slavery Museum
Philadelphia, PA
9
Miles From Center City Philly:
A Collection of Slavery & Jim Crow Artifacts
The "Lest We Forget" Museum of Slavery is home to a private collection of slavery artifacts, bill-of-sale documents and Jim Crow memorabilia. The exhibit includes authentic slave shackles, chains, whips, branding irons and other items that were used for human bondage and punishment. This compellin . . .
The "Lest We Forget" Museum of Slavery is home to a private collection of slavery artifacts, bill-of-sale documents and Jim Crow memorabilia. The exhibit includes authentic slave shackles, chains, whips, branding irons and other items that were used for human bondage and punishment. This compellin . . .
Museum of American History
Westville, NJ
12
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum Focused On South New Jersey History
Museum established to preserve South Jersey's rich, historical heritage. and to exhibit it in connection with American History.
Museum established to preserve South Jersey's rich, historical heritage. and to exhibit it in connection with American History.
Woodmont Mansion
Gladwyne, PA
16
Miles From Center City Philly:
Mansion Owed By Steel Magnate & Renowned Evangelist
This extraordinary mansion was completed in 1894 for Alan Wood Jr., a steel magnate and former U.S. Congressman, and later owned by renowned evangelist Father Divine.

A gothic-style estate resembling a French Chateau, "Woodmont" was inspired by George W. Vanderbilt's famed "Biltmore," and was orig . . .
This extraordinary mansion was completed in 1894 for Alan Wood Jr., a steel magnate and former U.S. Congressman, and later owned by renowned evangelist Father Divine.

A gothic-style estate resembling a French Chateau, "Woodmont" was inspired by George W. Vanderbilt's famed "Biltmore," and was orig . . .
Glencairn Museum
Bryn Athyn, PA
19
Miles From Center City Philly:
Vast Museum Collection of Religious & Historical Art
A museum of religious art and history invites visitors to engage with religious beliefs and practices, past and present, by exploring art, artifacts, and other cultural expressions of faith. Collections include ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and Ameri . . .
A museum of religious art and history invites visitors to engage with religious beliefs and practices, past and present, by exploring art, artifacts, and other cultural expressions of faith. Collections include ancient Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman, medieval Christian, Islamic, Asian, and Ameri . . .
Valley Forge National Park
King of Prussia, PA
22
Miles From Center City Philly:
Site of Continental Army's 1777-78 Legendary Winter Encampment
Valley Forge Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. The historic landscapes, structures, objects, and archeological and natural resources at Valley Forge are tangible links to one of the most defining even . . .
Valley Forge Park is nationally significant as the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington. The historic landscapes, structures, objects, and archeological and natural resources at Valley Forge are tangible links to one of the most defining even . . .
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