Historic squares, sports grounds, theaters, parks, planned communities, prisons, and early settlements highlight the landmarks that shaped civic life across Philadelphia and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

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

Society Hill & New Market

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

Eastern State Penitentiary Plan

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

“Mr. Baseball,” Connie Mack

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

Independence Square & Hall

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

Swede’s First Fort Christina

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

Worth A Stroll: Brandywine Park

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

King of Prussia, PA

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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.

Highest Point in Delaware

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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.

Community of Dunleith

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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.

Logan Square Once a Pasture

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

1st Racially Integrated Housing

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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.

Historic Walnut Street Theatre

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

Landmark Hale-Byrnes House

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

First Interacial Baseball Game

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Come visit &#34;America&#39;s most historic square mile&#34;! Narrated by Craig Patterson.

Preserving America's Treasures

Historic squares, sports grounds, theaters, parks, planned communities, prisons, and early settlements highlight the landmarks that shaped civic life across Philadelphia and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.