The Declaration of Independence was signed at the Independence Hall in 1776. One of Pennsylvania's signers was Benjamin Franklin.Historical Events
Swedish
people made the first permanent settlement
in
Pennsylvania.
In
1690 the first paper mill in America was established in
Philadelphia.
Landmarks
Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary- has a place where birds can live safely.
Pocono
Mountain- has a beautiful gorge called The Delaware Water Gap.
National Parks
Valley Forge National Park- honors Revolutionary soldiers who fought there. They were cold and hungry during the severe winter, but they did not give up hope.
Gettysburg
National Park- honors Civil War soldiers who
fought
there. President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg
Address
there after the Civil War.
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