Delaware/Pennsylvania

Sunday  July 6th we check out of the campground.

The goals for the day are to go to church and maybe meet up with David. He lives in Philadelphia, which is also where Independence Hall is which we will go to on Monday.

There is a ward that meets near our campground at 9 AM. There are other wards in the area as well. Several meet at 10 AM. The ward from the previous week meets at 12:30 and is 25 minutes south of the campground (not shown in map).

A: our campground
B: Winethur Museum
C: Longwood Gardens
D: Philadelphia


Sunday morning we will check out of the campground and go to church.

There is a church by the campground at 9 AM (recommended if we want to do anything on Sunday besides go to church!). There are other churches at 10 AM close by.

Sunday and Monday we will spend in Pennsylvania/Delaware area, sleeping wherever. Monday night we will be in Manhattan.

David lives in Philadelphia. We'll try and meet up with him Sunday if possible.

From campground in DC straight to Philadelphia is 2 hours, 129 miles.
From Philadelphia to campground in New Jersey is 1 hour 34 minutes 90 mi.

Some things in the area:

Amish Country, Lancaster PA

From DC to Lancaster is 2 hours 102 mi. From there to Philadelphia is another 64 miles (1 hour 18 min)

From Philadelphia to Lancaster is 1 hour 18 minutes 64 mi.

From DC to Winethur and Longwood on to Philadelphia is 147 mi, 2 hours 45 min.

Winethur Museum, Garden, & Library

5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE
1 hour 44 minutes 103 mi. from our campground, 41 min 35 mi. from Philadelphia

Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here. Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country’s best, and its research library serves scholars from around the world. We invite you to visit and explore this place of beauty, history, and learning.

 

 Tour the house to see exquisite spaces in which Henry Francis du Pont entertained family and friends in grand style. The 175 rooms, many of them with historical architecture, are furnished with his outstanding collection of antiques and objects added since his death. These masterfully designed spaces promise to inspire, enlighten, and delight.



In the Galleries, explore unique displays crafted by Winterthur curators with selections from the collection of nearly 90,000 objects. These spaces are devoted to themes such as the history of style and specific media, including furniture, ceramics and glass, metals, textiles, and paintings and prints.  Return often, as the displays in these spaces often are changed.

  Winterthur's 1,000 acres encompass rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests. Founder Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) developed an appreciation of nature as a boy that served as the basis for his life's work in the garden. He selected the choicest plants from around the world to enhance the natural setting, arranging them in lyrical color combinations and carefully orchestrating a succession of bloom from late January to November. Du Pont translated his love of the land into a unified work of art that embodies a romantic vision of nature's beauty.

General admission tickets are honored for two consecutive days and include access to the garden, a garden tram tour, the Galleries and special exhibitions, and an introductory house tour. The Introductory Tour is offered throughout the day and does not require reservations (last tickets sold at 3:15 pm).

Admission cost:  $135

 Longwood Gardens 

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA(1 hour 47 minutes 103 mi. from campground, 46 min 35 mi from Philadelphia, 11 min 6 mi. from Wintethur).

 See exotic plants from around the world, examine insect-catching plants up close, enjoy dancing fountains that shoot water 130 feet in the air, and be dazzled by our colorful indoor and outdoor displays every day of the year.

 

 
 East Conservatory
Offering grand views and tranquil, intimate spaces, this Garden encourages guests to linger and explore.




 Oak and Conifer Knoll
A glorious vista in all seasons, this area is particularly stunning in the early spring.

 

Orangery
One of our most iconic spaces, this stately greenhouse is a symphony of highly choreographed color and plant combinations.

Indoor Children's Garden The Indoor Children’s Garden inspires wide-eyed wonderment, infectious laughter and smiles from ear to ear – oh, and the kids like it too.

Green Wall Visit the Green Wall and guess how many plants are there!

 Admissions $92

 Independence Hall

520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
 2 hours 8 minutes from campground, 129 mi. (straight there)


"We hold these truths to be self evident" Independence Hall echoes these words. Nearby the old cracked Bell proclaims liberty. The spirit of Franklin is alive in his adopted city. Become part of America's journey in discovering its past.


Tickets are required for tours of Independence Hall, except in January and February.

From March through December, visitors must obtain free timed entry tickets to see Independence Hall. Tickets can be obtained on the morning of your visit at the Independence Visitor Center, or reserved in advance by phone or online ($1.50 charge per ticket). Please see Tickets & Reservations Information.



Walk-up tickets are available for free on the morning of your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Street starting at 8:30AM. The first tour starts at 9:00AM. You may request tickets for any available time, on the day of the visit. You have the greatest choice of times if you arrive between 8:30AM and 10:30 AM. During the busy season, tickets are often gone by 1:00PM.

Hours of Operation for the three main buildings

Independence Hall	Daily	9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (security gates close at 4:45 p.m.)
Liberty Bell Center	Daily	9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (security gates close at 4:55 p.m.)
Independence Visitor Center	Daily	8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

Benjamin Franklin Museum

Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays. The exhibits are geared toward visitors of all ages, with displays that are educational, challenging, and fun.





Location

The Benjamin Franklin Museum is located in Franklin Court. Entrance to the courtyard is from Market or Chestnut Streets, between 3rd and 4th Streets.


Hours

Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Museum will be closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Fees

$5.00 for adults
$2.00 for children, ages 4 through 16
Children ages 3 and under are FREE

See the animation of Franklin writing his autobiography.

NPS photo

 

Ticketing

Tickets are available at the door and must be purchased on the day of your visit. There are a limited number of tickets available each day. Plan to allow at least one hour for your visit. Last entrance to the museum will be at 4:15 p.m. The America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Senior Pass and Access Pass do not apply at the Benjamin Franklin Museum.
Family guide

Families will find an able guide to the museum in Skuggs the Squirrel. Franklin delighted in pet squirrels, or skuggs as they were known in his day. Skuggs will provide clues for families exploring the museum on the path of curiosity, the path of a hard worker, or the path of a team player. Make sure you bring your camera for this family adventure.


Benjamin Franklin Museum Store

The Benjamin Franklin Museum Store, operated by Eastern National, is located on the courtyard level of the museum. The store offers a wide variety of commemorative items, apparel, books, and other merchandise related to Franklin and colonial Philadelphia.

















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