Join our local expert guide on this walking tour through the historic district of Philadelphia, and discover this city’s deep connection with, and impact on, the United States Military
Meet your guide at the Arch Street Meetinghouse. These grounds are resting place of Samuel Nicholas, the man credited with creating the United States Marine Corps. Wind your way through Old City and visit memorials dedicated to unsung heroes of America’s earliest conflicts, such as Commodores Uriah Levy and John Barry
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We support Independence National Historical Park and its landmarks through a per-guest donation.
We also provide support to the Tun Legacy Foundation through a per-guest donation.
Our tours support the Museum of the American Revolution and their incredible work in historic preservation, interpretation and education, with a special focus on black, female, and Native American contributions.
Choosing a walking tour helps us to reduce our carbon footprint and therefore any negative impact on the environment.
Your military history tour kicks off at the Arch Street Meeting House, resting place of Samuel Nicholas, the first Commandant of the Continental Marines and Father of the US Marine Corps
One of the oldest Jewish congregations in America, Mikveh Israel has a remarkable tie to the early history of the United States. Learn about the heroic deeds of Haym Salomon and Commodore Uriah Levy.
You already know it as the birthplace of American democracy, but on this tour you’ll hear the military side of the story – the wartime decisions, the desperate moments, and the leaders who gathered here when the fate of a new nation hung in the balance.
This peaceful park holds a sobering secret: it served as a burial ground for thousands of Revolutionary War soldiers and British troops alike. Pay your respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution as your guide brings their stories to life.
This tour includes a stop at this magnificent museum to view a special presentation about the origins of America’s War for Independence
These moving memorials honor Philadelphia’s sons and daughters who served in two of America’s most defining modern conflicts. Your guide will walk you through the history, the human cost, and the lasting legacy of both wars on the city and the country.
Your tour wraps up at the scenic waterfront of Spruce Street Harbor Park – a reminder that Philadelphia’s strategic position on the Delaware River made it a vital military and commercial hub throughout American history. Here you will view preserved warships used in several conflicts, such as the USS Olympia from the Spanish American War.
