• Society Hill & New Market

    Occasionally raccoon, possum, or bear’s feet were available for purchase here at the Shambles. Narrated by WF Strong.

    3m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Eastern State Penitentiary Plan

    A new kind of prison and criminal reform program came with a hefty price hag and some delusional ideals. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • “Mr. Baseball,” Connie Mack

    Mr. Mack was the longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Independence Square & Hall

    “...The said ground shall be enclosed and remain a public open green and walks forever.” Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Swede’s First Fort Christina

    In the first permanent settlement of Delaware, the Swedes built Fort Christina on a natural wharf. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Worth A Stroll: Brandywine Park

    For over 100 years, the green space of Wilmington has given the city a quiet refuge into nature. Narrated by Joy Nash.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • King of Prussia, PA

    This town’s name is synonymous with the shopping experience. Narrated by Ean Leppin.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Highest Point in Delaware

    At a whopping 448 feet above sea level, the seemingly flat road is the second lowest state summit in the nation. Narrated by Connie Weber.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Community of Dunleith

    After many of Wilmington’s black veterans returned from the front lines, they were left homeless...until the development of Dunleith. Narrated by Craig Patterson.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Logan Square Once a Pasture

    William Penn envisioned this square as a green space to keep city dwellers healthy, but locals just used it for public hangings! Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • 1st Racially Integrated Housing

    Prominent building and landscape architects created nineteen single-story Modernist houses in the natural setting of Pennypack Park. Narrated by Tom Glynn.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Historic Walnut Street Theatre

    The story of the oldest theater in the U.S. and the oldest playhouse in continuous use in the English-speaking world. Narrated by Joy Nash.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Landmark Hale-Byrnes House

    In the Revolutionary War, George Washington and others met here to plan a defense of the city of Philadelphia. Narrated by Joy Nash.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • First Interacial Baseball Game

    This field saw baseball evolve from an amateur pastime into a competitive professional sport. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
  • Preserving America's Treasures

    Come visit "America's most historic square mile"! Narrated by Craig Patterson.

    2m - Jan 5, 2026
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