Our first stop in Philadelphia took us to the Museum of the American Revolution. This new museum took us to the reasons behind the American Revolution and gave us some great looks at some artifacts; the muskets and uniforms proved some of our favorites. Above, Gracie tried on a replica wool uniform and hat. The jacket is wool- and yes, as scratchy as you'd imagine.
We learned about what is credited as the first American political cartoon, authored by Benjamin Franklin. The cartoon was first used to support Great Britain as the colonies fought against the French. Some ten years later it was modified to support the American Revolution.
Before some long awaited Chinese food for dinner, we built our appetite waiting an hour in the rain at Independence Hall-- it was worth the wait. It was amazing to think we were in the same room where our founders signed the Declaration of Independence and debated our Constitution.
I hope my children were able to get just a small bit of what it means to be an American today. Equality and liberty were essential values for our founders. They are values worth a fight.
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