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Experiencing the History of the Civil War Era

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Destinations in this Roadtrip:

• Heike's Covered Bridge
  Heike's Covered Bridge is a beautiful red bridge of burr truss construction. It is only viewable from the road as it is on private property.
• The Historic Fairfield Inn
  With origins dating to 1757, The Fairfield Inn is one of America's oldest, continuously operated Inns. The Inn offers all the refinement and charm one would expect from a small luxury hotel. Individually decorated bedrooms, spacious private bathrooms, and elegant, tastefully furnished suites and parlours invite you to relax. Serving fine food & spirits to travelers and guests for 248 years.
• Carpenters' Hall
  Witness the meeting place where our founding fathers built the framework of democracy at the First Continental Congress in 1774. A significant historical building, Carpenter's Hall houses Ben Franklin's second-floor library, where French and American spies gathered in 1775. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth visited in 1976 and the Association of Inspectors General convened here in 1996. Visit this landmark building, built and owned by the oldest trade guild in America, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
• The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
• Independence National Historical Park
  The most historic square mile in the most historic city in America. Independence National Historical Park, locally referred to as Independence Mall, covers several blocks of Old City Philadelphia. All of the park buildings and sites are associated with colonial Philadelphia and the American Revolution. Major attractions include the Liberty Bell, Christ Church, Independence Hall and City Tavern. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the park has about 20 buildings open to the public.
• Hershey
  Fueled by an astonishing record of philanthropy by chocolate pioneer Milton S. Hershey, the town of Hershey experienced rapid growth during much of the Great Depression and the decades leading up to it. In that time, Hershey built -- among other things -- comfortable homes for his factory's employees, a system of inexpensive public transportation, a quality public school system, an amusement park that became a major attraction, the historic Hotel Hershey, a community center, a theatre, a sports arena and stadium and a school for orphaned boys. The charitable foundation he established in his name just a decade before his death in 1945 has provided support to organizations like the Hershey Museum and Gardens, the Pennsylvania State University, the local Derry Township School District, and more. Come see the town where this remarkable man built his legacy. And don't forget to visit the Hershey Chocolate Factory, which makes this town the Sweetest Place on Earth!
• Historic Bethlehem Welcome Center and Museum Store
• Historic Doylestown
  Visit the museums, browse the shops, and relax at a fine restaurant in Historic Doylestown.
• Langhorne Historic District
  The Langhorne Historic District includes many of the early buildings in this historic borough. Take a walk around and experience it for yourself!
• Liberty Bell Museum
  The British were about to seize Philadelphia in 1777. It was feared that the King's Army would destroy the great bell in Independence Hall that symbolized the American Republic. The bell was removed and taken to Allentown, and hidden for nearly a year in the Zion Reformed Church. Today an impressive memorial stands where the Liberty Bell was kept safely.
• Hunterstown 1863
• Historic Gettysburg
  Experience this historic town surrounded by the famous fields of the battle of Gettysburg.
• Knecht's Covered Bridge
  Built in 1873, this bridge is also known as Slifer's Bridge. Made of hemlock, it crosses Durham Creek, itself once known as Cook's Creek. The Bridge is 110 feet long and 15 feet wide.
• Uhlerstown Covered Bridge
  Built in 1832, this oak bridge has windows on both sides. 101 feet long, it is the only covered bridge over the Delaware Canal.
• Erwinna Covered Bridge
  Although the National Historic Register lists the date built as 1871, county records suggest that this bridge was actually constructed in 1832. Bucks County's shortest covered bridge, at only 56 feet long (15 feet wide), the Erwinna Covered Bridge is a fine example of lattice-type construction. It crosses Lodi Creek.
• Trostle Farm Story Stop
• Valley Forge National Historical Park
• Keller's Covered Bridge
  Keller's Covered Bridge is also known as Guy Bard Bridge and may be the only white bridge in Lancaster County.