🇬🇧 Brits Learn REAL AMERICAN HISTORY at Independence Hall & The Liberty Bell 🇺🇸

🇬🇧 Brits Learn REAL AMERICAN HISTORY at Independence Hall & The Liberty Bell 🇺🇸 | PHILLY Series!

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We went for a tour around Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell! Brits learning some American history (at last!!)
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@ThoseTwoBrits1 2 жыл бұрын

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@markchristensen23 2 жыл бұрын

Just in case they didn't tell you, that was where the Capitol was, until 1790, when it was changed to be in Washington, D.C.

@j.j.upright4010 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the United States ie: at least in Philadelphia they're called Cobblestone streets not Cobble streets...And if they happen to be on the sidewalks(pavements) then they're called Cobblestone Sidewalks(Pavements)!✌️

@miawinter8142 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@billmason2785 Жыл бұрын

Love you two.... visited all over London and up to Scotland.... We share history..... God bless our friends in England

@billmason2785 Жыл бұрын

Looks like London in winter 😂 Did you see Elfreth's Alley.... very British architecture

@fredt5526 2 жыл бұрын

The new bell that replaced the Liberty bell in 1876 was the Centennial Bell, I learned that from National Treasure movie.

@rksnj6797 2 жыл бұрын

When I was in school we had a field trip to Independence Hall. Back then the Liberty Bell was still inside the Hall and they even allowed us to touch it. Many of us who grew up in Philadelphia took the history for granted.

@mikemclaughlin3306 2 жыл бұрын

Not even kidding..... I did them as a child on school trips, but never went back till I got married to a non philly native, lol, she was appalled

@rksnj6797 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikemclaughlin3306, oh yeah. If it wasn't for the class trip, I probably would have never gone there.

@ericsierra-franco7802 2 жыл бұрын

As a Philly area native I would say that the vast majority of locals take it for granted. That's not unusual. And I don't think it's relegated to just the Philadelphia area. I think people in general take for granted the things that others may find fascinating about the places they live.

@claregale9011 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericsierra-franco7802 that is very true , its the same here in the u.k. I live near Hever Castle built in the 1400s , my local pub is from the 1500s

@crinkle2649 2 жыл бұрын

The snow coming down was snow flurries, if it's a blizzard it's coming down fast, hard and thick. You can barely see in a blizzard.

@katiel.3417 2 жыл бұрын

Independence Hall and the area with the liberty bell and such are part of a National Park which is why they’re free to visit during their open hours! The one at the 76ers game was definitely fake/a replica 😂

@Camie.in.Philly 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I cracked up when I heard them ask the question🤣🤣🤣

@buckstraw925 2 жыл бұрын

You've discovered the English part of America. Outside Philly you have rolling hills that look like they are in England and there is steeplechasing and fox hunting and all sorts of English things. The towns are called things like Reading, Lancaster, Oxford, Chester, and Devon.

@buckstraw925 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 Yep, same in other parts as well and I'm specifically thinking Chester County.

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

Go North and you'll find 6 states called "New England" with all of that and more.

@buckstraw925 2 жыл бұрын

@@kenb3552 Yep, you can find it all there too and also down in Virginia.

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 LOL - America started in Boston. Philadelphia was just a convenient meeting place.

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 Showing off your stupidity again? The UNITED STATES started in 1787 with the adoption of the US Constitution - not 1776 - duh! Talk about needing to read a history book. Boston was were the philosophy of the American Revolution was formed with people like James Otis and John and Samuel Adams. Boston is where the Committees of Safety and the Sons of Liberty were formed and from where these organizations spread to the other colonies. It was the Massachusetts delegation to the Continental Congress that pushed for and convinced the other colonies to declare their independence from Great Britain. In addition to the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, Boston is where the Revolutionary War started with the Battles of Lexington & Concord followed by the siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill. It was Massachusetts that sent by far the most soldiers to the fight in the Revolution - 1 out of every 4 of Washington's men was from Massachusetts. Washington took command of the Army in Cambridge right across the river form Boston. Of the 13 colonies, New York, New Jersey and PENNSYLVANIA were three colonies with the most Tories (loyalists to the Crown). Philadelphia was just a meeting place - the midpoint for the delegations from the northern and southern states to meet. Nothing more.

@kenyonmoon3272 2 жыл бұрын

Independence Hall is under management of the National Parks, a federal agency that manages sites of natural or historical significance. This one is a fairly small site obviously, but others can range up to areas that rival a small state in dimension. Many of the "park" parks have an entrance fee, but most of the smaller ones are free (even if ticket controlled), though they may have a gift shop or donation thing. Hard to say whether the guide was a ranger or park staff, or a contractor, but either way-- those jobs are insanely competitive and people who get them often keep them for a long time for the love of it. The parks are a public service rather than a commercial enterprise and I, for one, am grateful for that.

@eileenmcgroarty9757 2 жыл бұрын

As an American and a Philadelphian I still get the chills when i see the signing room.

@shigemorif1066 2 жыл бұрын

If you’re basic go to Washington if you’re real come to Pennsylvania, lol. That is hilarious. That should be Pennsylvania’s next ad campaign!

@newsguy5241 2 жыл бұрын

The reason they couldn't meet in Washington is because it wasn't even built yet. It was just a swamp. (Some folks say it still is!)

@jaytee777 2 жыл бұрын

I am so loving this Philadelphia series! I live here so the streets are very familiar to me, but I love seeing them through your eyes. The city looks so beautiful and I think you're really enjoying all the cultural attractions here. I really hope you consider Philadelphia one of your favorite US cities! And Philadelphians love you back!

@daveoliver8308 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a Brit who also loves to visit America but I haven't been to Philadelphia yet. But Joel and Lia's videos are making your city look great and it's making me want to visit soon. They are doing a great job of promoting your city. Excuse my ignorance but I also had no idea how important Philadelphia is. The Declaration of Independence being signed there is obviously a huge deal. I really want to visit now🙂

@tejida815 2 жыл бұрын

I was out shopping one Saturday. When I got home and turned on the 📺. There was a bike race being televised. I noticed how pretty the city was. Moments later, the commentator identified the city as Philadelphia. 😀💁‍♀️

@JohnSmith-ct5jd Жыл бұрын

Be careful of the crime though. Avoid certain neighborhoods.

@panchodelaverga8929 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting fact: The Liberty Bell and the bell in the Elizabeth Tower in London (Big Ben) were cast at the same foundry, Whitechapel Bell Foundry in Tower Hamlets.

@babyfry4775 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from Pennsylvania and it always makes me proud. I live in Colorado now but PA will always be home. Good reaction guys. Thanks for the tour. 😀

@stephenpeters8971 2 жыл бұрын

If you do get to DC, unless it has changed, all of the museums are free of charge.

@Suzibird307 2 жыл бұрын

Now, THAT"S what a "normal tour" looks like. You are teaching some of us, J&L.

@lioninwinter9316 2 жыл бұрын

The "staircase" is a big deal because the style, materials, and colors have been exactly preserved. In Europe, I've found that the "close enough is good enough" attitude prevails when it comes to restoration. That's NOT the case in The USA.

@tejida815 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that adage: Brits think 100 miles is a long way, Americans think 100 years is a long time.😉

@lioninwinter9316 2 жыл бұрын

@@tejida815 Yes except in this case the building is about 300 years old. Not an inconsiderable time for a wood framed building, even in Europe.

@tejida815 2 жыл бұрын

@@lioninwinter9316 💯

@lilac4297 2 жыл бұрын

You also have to consider the companies that do the historical restoration have to have a lot of certification to be able to qualify for those jobs.

@Saboteur709 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when the Liberty Bell was located at the bottom of the staircase.

@joannegoebel4642 2 жыл бұрын

I was born in Philadelphia and raised in south Jersey, now live in VA.If you want to see more US history consider Williamsburg. Lots of history here.

@ryanblack2986 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else a Pennsylvanian?Great video! I'd like to drive down for the day soon for the tours. My ex lives in Philly but he never took me to see any of the historical stuff.

@yugioht42 2 жыл бұрын

The tour guide didn't tell you was it was pouring rain when the debate over the declaration happened one delegate Caesar Rodney was sick but made the bold saying that he supported independence in the hall while riding in from delaware on horseback. it was a sight but it proved whatever it took to do the job they will do it.

@gokaury 2 жыл бұрын

One of my great grandfathers was present at the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Hall. He was a military man that was posted as a guard during the event. I even descend from several of the Pilgrims that first came over on the Mayflower to the New World in 1620, so I'm sure at least a few other ancestors were there at the signing too. Pretty cool.

@passingthroughtime3033 2 жыл бұрын

Wow

@charleykim5215 2 жыл бұрын

The national park system is free. That includes the White House Tour (if you can manage a reservation spot), the Capitol tour, library of congress, and national archives

@electronics-girl 2 жыл бұрын

The Smithsonian Institution and the National Zoo are also free.

@Billnail 2 жыл бұрын

I grew from Philadelphia, and in grade school we visited Independence Hall. This was in the mid 1960's, and back then the bell was in the bell stairway first floor. On the tour, the class surrounded it as the guide spoke. At that time, you were allowed to touch the bell.

@crinkle2649 2 жыл бұрын

You two really need to go to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. You can stay at the same hotel Queen Elizabeth and Phillip stayed twice. Colonial Williamsburg is amazing. Just don't go in the summer, everyone is there and the heat and humidity is sky high, it makes everyone really cranky and you won't enjoy it.

@sassycatz4470 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see these guys at Colonial Williamsburg. LOL! It's more history than shopping, so not sure it's their thing.

@TinyDancer250 2 жыл бұрын

@@sassycatz4470 Sassy AND catty....

@ericsierra-franco7802 2 жыл бұрын

Virgina is incredibly historical!

@crinkle2649 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericsierra-franco7802 yes it is, and almost everyone is incredibly nice

@MineChat101 2 жыл бұрын

i love Pennsylvania getting the historical clout it deserves. i’m from the philly mainline and been waiting for y’all to come to philly 4everr

@bryanrosselli8920 2 жыл бұрын

Guys! Every since the North won the civil war, they rewrote the importance of what and where the founding of America. Within a 12 mile width of the Virginia peninsula, you will find three most important sites of America’s birth place. 1. Founding of British colonies in America - Jamestowne Virginia, the founding of a representative government - Williamsburg. Va (also the Capital of Britain’s interests in the New World) and the surrender of Britain, ending the Revolutionary War at Yorktown, Va. 2. In addition, the very first landing of British forces in America was the establishment of a fort at the what is now Ft Monroe, Va to watch out for Spanish fleet. 3. Also, Spain landed near Yorktown long before the British and traded with the Powhatan Indian Empire. They decided not to create a settlement. Also, the Indian tribe that met the British settlers are still around and have their Reservation in near by West Point, Va. MATTAPONI INDIANS Reservation, home of descendants of the great chief Powhatan, father of Pocahontas. The reservation is situated on the Mattaponi River and is one of the oldest Indian reservations in the United States, existing since 1658 (when they were pushed into the area by English Settlers). The Mattaponi tribe is governed by its chief and council and continues to exercise its laws and traditional customs.

@spclanghorne4494 2 жыл бұрын

The Liberty bell used to be in Independence Hall, but it was moved out in 1976.

@seizod 2 жыл бұрын

When I visited Philly in the late 80's, I remember being able to touch the Liberty Bell. I ran my fingers down the crack. Times are different now.

@julieb3996 2 жыл бұрын

I live in California and as a kid we would have school field trips, that were supposed to be educational. The local amusement park- (alternative to Disney,) Knott's Berry Farm, had a recreation of Independance Hall, Liberty Bell, a tour, etc. so we would spend 1 hour doing a history tour, and the rest of the day riding roller coasters! That's my memory of Independence Hall.

@k4949 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. But I'm a little jealous. I'm American and I love early American history and I haven't been to Philadelphia. Joel and Lia have seen more of America than I have. :P

@kmcheesehead7953 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been to Independence Hall and I'm an American. So jealous!

@3DJapan 2 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad I live here and I've never been inside. LOL

@melissaspotts2313 2 жыл бұрын

I used to walk by there all the time when I lived in center city but I never went in. I don’t know why but it seems when you live close to something like that you take it for granted.

@phoenixfox2697 2 жыл бұрын

We used to go quite often on school trips when I was a kid but I haven’t been to the new Constitution Center yet.

@KelseyPruett 2 жыл бұрын

Me and my Dad we’re watching and said the same thing haha.

@yvonneplant9434 2 жыл бұрын

Most of the people who claim to be American " patriots" have never been to Philadelphia.

@matthewhall1062 2 жыл бұрын

The Revolution began in Massachusetts. The meetings of representatives who supported the Revolution from the different colonies was in Philly. But Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey had the largest share of loyalists of any colonies.

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

Very true - ALSO, the only reason that Philly was selected as the site to hold the Continental Congress was its geographic location - being centrally located among the 13 colonies.

@deborahryan8452 2 жыл бұрын

Right next to Liberty Square is an old cemetery. There is an “open” area in the wall so you can see the graves of Benjamin Franklin and his wife Deborah. It seemed to make them feel more real.

@junebrown5113 2 жыл бұрын

I’m always surprised at how little most Brits know about American history. In America we are taught a good bit about British history in school, and it’s a subject I loved learning about.

@Bonviewkellee 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. How could they not know? I understand they can stop history at grade 6

@johnbaird4912 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 I guarantee we don’t really care to be honest . But if that’s what makes you feel better , Then ok then 🤪

@junebrown5113 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 I honestly don’t believe that to be true. I think they just don’t care. They know that we fought a war to be free from British rule, and that’s pretty much all they care to know. As for it still be painful, that’s just laughable.

@simonpowell2559 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 It is taught in school in England. The British colonists refused to pay tax so we left. In fact they were so cowardly they dressed as red Indians to pass the buck.

@simonpowell2559 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bonviewkellee History is taught until you choose your subjects for exams, about 15. No idea what grade that is. We are taught the important points but don't forget most of American history is irrelevant to Europe. It is a specialised subject and you can take "American studies" at university.

@jande9969 2 жыл бұрын

Lol STILL not a blizzard! I remember being happy when I visited there about all the free education, as well :)

@taracrosby504 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you Joel and Lia!

@ThoseTwoBrits1 2 жыл бұрын

Love ya Tara!

@bradtomlin7387 2 жыл бұрын

On the 4th of July every year they have young children tap on the Liberty Bell at same time they ask bells to be rang all over America to ring in place of the Liberty Bell to proclaim freedom. It's sweet!! Hope you enjoyed your visit to Philadelphia.

@AndrewJDuddy 2 жыл бұрын

As a suburban philadelphian I appreciate you shedding light on our great city. Also the bell at the basketball game is definitely not the real bell.

@charlesstuart7290 2 жыл бұрын

When my Brit cousin came to Boston (at the time I was at school in London) my brother took him to a Patriots' Day celebration, with a reenactment of Paul Revere's ride to rouse the militia against the British regulars. Traditionally someone rides a horse yelling "The British are coming; the British are coming'. Me cousin exclaimed over the din in his best received accent, "The British are Here!"

@jshous 2 жыл бұрын

Revere, Dawes & Co did not yell "the British are coming" they shouted the "regulars are coming" which meant the Redcoats. We all considered ourselves British back then....british subjects living in America. The primary mistake the British made back that was assuming they were dealing with reasonable people. They weren't. They were dealing with Bostonians.

@brealistic3542 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they also called them "lobster backs" You don't mess with New Englanders or people from the Southern USA. Both places the lobster backs tried tell what to do. ☺

@charlesstuart7290 2 жыл бұрын

@@jshous Was well aware of this -everyone was British in the colony. Much of the real history of the events was skewered by the Longfellow poem written about eighty five years later. Dawes rode longer but his name wasn't as easily rhymed as Revere's name in its anglicized version. Samuel Prescott met up with Revere and Dawes near Lexington. When stopped by British patrols, Revere was the only one who didn't escape. Dawes was thrown by his mount and had to walk home. Prescott made it to Concord.

@tejida815 2 жыл бұрын

@@jshous 💯

@jshous 2 жыл бұрын

@@brealistic3542 I'm a New Englander myself, but a Yankees fan.

@Allaiya. 2 жыл бұрын

I think Philadelphia is an underrated city.

@steverennie5787 2 жыл бұрын

Its very quaint when its barely even snowing, and Joel says "oh, proper blizzard" 🤣🤣 Great video!

@rileyreed2230 2 жыл бұрын

So much fun, glad you guys enjoy learning about our history as much as I do! 🙌 I was really excited for this video because Independence Hall is one of the things I am most looking forward to whenever I eventually go to Philly. These videos always give me good ideas of things to do too especially if I haven’t been there before, so far the Philly videos have been really historical and I can’t wait to go there; I think they’ve made me even more excited to go! 😁💓👏❤️

@SouthernArtist77 2 жыл бұрын

I got all emotional watching this one.

@akoilady9097 2 жыл бұрын

Have you done Washington DC ever? Loads of free and interesting things there!

@iretb73 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, the memories this video brought back! I grew up about an hour from Philadelphia, and as a kid did so many school field trips to Independence Hall and Liberty Bell. Love seeing them through your eyes!

@clemdane 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you have HAVE to go to Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA!! It's an entire town preserved in the style of the 1770s and the whole town is populated by actors dressed as 18th century Colonists! There's also a major amusement park next door called Busch Gardens - you would love it!

@barbbraun543 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Being born and raised in Philly, it was so nice to see you enjoying the sites and information. You are correct when you say most people think of Washinton DC first. You're also correct that Pennsylvania has been an important state. That is why it has been called the Keystone State; it was in the center of holding all the other states together. I am sure you have gotten tons of advice as to what to see in the city, but, I would like to add my two pence by suggesting the Reading Terminal.. You are within walking distance from Independence Hall. I hope you are also going to visit small communities anywhere in the US. You will find it so different than the big cities and buildings. Cheers from Ocean City, New Jersey.

@ridesharegold6659 2 жыл бұрын

Until September 11th 2001 there was no security Independence Hall. You could walk through the plaza at will and underneath the porticos. You only need a tickets to go inside the building. It's actually been very controversial the relationship between the National Park Service and the City. The city wants all the public space open, obviously so it's basically been ongoing negotiations for 20 years.

@bagelj 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you two are across the river from me. At least you got to visit I-Hall and Liberty Bell at a time tourist season is low. I use is be volunteer there in the 90s. The bell in I-Hall is the Centennial Bell, which has been ringing since 1876. A third bell was made, The Bicentennial Bell was a gift to the people of the United States from the people of Great Britain in 1976. That bell is currently in storage.

@lawriefoster5587 2 жыл бұрын

I am a new subscriber and am so enjoying seeing Philadelphia through your eyes. Have lived in the city for 39 years in Mt Airy in N W Philadelphia below Chestnut Hill. There is so much history here and beautiful architecture. Wonderful seeing it in the snow. Covid did a number on Center City and is just now coming back. Glad you enjoyed it.. toodle pip!!

@monicacastillo8204 2 жыл бұрын

Will you be visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art? I also love the Barnes Foundation!

@gdhaney136 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this series! There are actually a TON of free historical sites and tours throughout the country. I've been to many in DC, Philly, Virginia, Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry...it's a wonderful perk that people care so much about history to preserve and share it.

@TinyDancer250 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! So glad you went to see stuff that can only be seen in Philly.

@michelegillespie1971 2 жыл бұрын

I remember going on a field trip in 2nd to see the liberty bell. Afterwards all the children bought a soft pretzel for our snacks, for $0.10, (10 cents) it was a fun day. At that time, the pretzel was the main attraction to the kids. 😆 🤣 😂

@Stacyr4567 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you! Definitely a bench, for sure. :)

@janelledowney 2 жыл бұрын

New subscriber! I'm a Pennsylvania native and I live in South Philadelphia. I'm within walking distance and I'm embarrassed to admit I haven't been to Independence Square for about a year. Just a warning; during the peak periods you'll need a timed ticket to see Independence Hall. About 9 years ago I took some friends from Stoke on Trent down there. Needless to say there were many lighthearted jokes about the losers and winners of the Revolution.

@morganparker5324 2 жыл бұрын

If you like history, you can come to the Historic Triangle in Virginia. It consists of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Busch Gardens is also in Williamsburg if you want to go to an amusement park! From there you can go south to Virginia Beach, VA or north to Washington D.C.

@yugioht42 2 жыл бұрын

The real Liberty bell stays in that spot forever. Usually anytime a “Liberty bell” outside there it’s a complete reproduction. The true liberty bell hasn’t been rung since Martha Washington did it before the war of independence. The true liberty bell was described as melodic and sounded like angels descending from heaven. Most if not all reproductions are made of steel with brassed clappers basically metal with a thin layer of brass on top which looks ok but doesn’t sound the same. The true liberty bell is pure brass all the way through with hand engraving which took forever to do. It’s the reason why it will sound so good but it will never ring again due to that giant crack in it as the sound is ruined. This is the reason why it’s set so far back and why there is no string to pull as everyone wants to hear it but they won’t.

@Jeff_Lichtman 2 жыл бұрын

The Liberty Bell is made of bronze, not brass. Bronze is a more common material for bells because it's easy to cast.

@HomoErectusSum 2 жыл бұрын

the liberty bell was 'run' (tapped by a mallet) for a radio broadcast at the beginning of world war 2

@andreadeamon6419 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been there. Thank you for the tour. Now i actually would love to go ❤

@andreadeamon6419 2 жыл бұрын

@Irene Wills I'm a Cleveland girl that's only been south. Would love to see more of the country than what i have

@barbarakiewe4917 2 жыл бұрын

Historical *AND* hysterical. 😃

@ThoseTwoBrits1 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@passingthroughtime3033 2 жыл бұрын

America started in Philadelphia! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@nikolatesla5553 2 жыл бұрын

The Bell that now hangs in Independence Hall is the Centennial Bell which was made to commemorate the Centennial in 1876.

@jillkoop5682 Жыл бұрын

I love you guys and appreciate you wanting to learn the history of America's independence. I find it a fascinating story!

@doctorj6030 2 жыл бұрын

Went to see Independence Hall on a school field trip & Valley Forge where the Continental Army spent the winter. Love the history

@slouise5141 2 жыл бұрын

The Joel and Lia bench--so funny! Great vlog ❤❤❤❤❤

@pauld6967 2 жыл бұрын

For the Centennial in 1876 and a Savings Bond campaign in the 1950s, dozens of replica Liberty Bells were made and some replicas were taken on tour around the nation for the Bicentennial in 1976 to make it easier for people who couldn't make the trip to Philadelphia. Those replicas are now located in various locations, one of them is outside the headquarters building where I used to work. I would walk right by it on the days I felt like using the side entrance.

@haruruben 2 жыл бұрын

I went to Philadelphia on a class trip when I was a kid but haven’t been back since. I remember seeing the Liberty bell 🔔

@fernkitty 2 жыл бұрын

Apologizing for the sirens. 😂 Welcome to Philly!

@kellieroth1710 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got to see it! It is very historic!

@davidneel8327 2 жыл бұрын

The two of you should watch the movie "1776" about the writing and signing of the Declaration of Independence. It is a musical.

@rev.paull.vasquez4001 2 жыл бұрын

Not just that. The set is a marvelous recreation of Liberty Hall. Great group number with Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, Livingston, and one other delegate on that staircase. Looks exactly the same.

@GoUMBuckeyeater 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the Philly series!

@evilvet 2 жыл бұрын

philly has such great museums. you'd think all cities had as many, but nope. hope you got to some great ones.

@hannah3250 2 жыл бұрын

Lol y’all are great! Love the video! 💕

@canoerepairshop 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said Philly where America was born. I lived in Philly for the 1990's. It's gritty but sooo historic. I would never trade my days in Philly for NYC. YOU made a great choice to see the birthplace of America. Sorry about Geno's. There should have been cheese on that cheese steak. The chef was probably the new day shift guy 😂😂

@ericsierra-franco7802 2 жыл бұрын

Inspite of all the problems that beset the city of Philadelphia, I still love the place! ♥️. I'm glad you guys got to experience Philadelphia. The city oozes character! Incidentally, Philadelphia is the only US city designated a "World Heritage City" by UNESCO(United Nations Education Scientific Cultural Organization).

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

That's really interesting - Also NOT TRUE. UNESCO only designates World Heritage SITES - not cities. There is a private organization called the Organization of World Heritage Cities founded in the 1990's. Any city that contains a UNESCO designated World Heritage SITE can be a member of this group. Philadelphia has Independence Hall, so it is eligible to be a member of this private group - as is New York City because it has the Statue of Liberty although NYC has never bothered to join.

@oaktree1628 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should have announced you’re British and that you love visiting the colonies. Would have been interesting

@Suzibird307 2 жыл бұрын

Ha LOL

@jackmessick2869 2 жыл бұрын

Not just the Declaration was signed in Independence Hall. The Constitution of the United States was written and debated in that Hall. Truly the birthplace of America. Washington, DC was not the seat of national government until 1800, with first New York and then Philadelphia being the national capital until then.

@davidherzog58 2 жыл бұрын

The Bell that is in the Tower of Independence Hall, is the Centennial Bell. After the Liberty Bell was Cracked, a Replica of it was made, and dubbed "the Centennial Bell" , created to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1876, and was later Placed in the tower of Independence Hall.

@jshous 2 жыл бұрын

The Declaration was 'adopted' 4 July 76, not signed... some signatures were not affixed til August.

@Pimp88081 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Philly. Me and my son was just up there last night. Check out Penn's landing

@miawinter8142 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Lia and Joel are so funny 😂😂

@JohnLee-mk1tj 2 жыл бұрын

Love the philly stuff and you guys are brilliant 😃👍👏

@juliaroldan2850 2 жыл бұрын

The Centennial Bell, made for the nation's 100th birthday in 1876, still rings every hour in the tower of Independence Hall. It weighs 13,000 lbs.

@gaetanoruberto1513 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are great.....Always look forward to catching up with your vlogs and LS's......Love from New York.... ❤️❤️

@scottberry4181 2 жыл бұрын

If you all come back to the Philadelphia area go see Valley Forge

@MsTrain69 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’ve never been to those places, but I feel like I’ve been there now. 😀 🔔

@chaost4544 2 жыл бұрын

When visiting here I found the experience inspirational for some reason.

@Jen-zz7nv 2 жыл бұрын

Loved!!

@alfredsantella6477 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful city loved Independence Mall! 🇺🇸

@jimmythetout109 2 жыл бұрын

Philly is a very historic city .....Independence Hall , Liberty Bell , Betsy Ross House , OLd Christ Church and Cemetary , USS Olympia , .....north of the city we find , Wahingtons Crossing State Park , and Valley Forge , south of Philly we find the site of the Battle of Brandywine State Park ....

@Chris-kk6cw 2 жыл бұрын

Feels like Philly’s been their favorite American city they’ve been to so far

@Chris-kk6cw 2 жыл бұрын

@Spring Is Coming 🇺🇸 definitely

@cm.charron 2 жыл бұрын

REAL legends!!! I love it !, my home state lol wish I could meet you one day! ❤

@jjoyce46 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you decided to tour my city!! There's so much more history to see in Philly! There's a list of firsts in the city also.

@erinlevere6881 2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy you two spent so much time in my city.

@wolver73 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that Philly was the second largest English-speaking city in the world at the time.

@donnanadlesneu4808 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard that too! Pennsylvania is called the Keystone state because there were 6 colonies about Pa and 6 below Pa, it was in the middle of things

@ericsierra-franco7802 2 жыл бұрын

It was, right after London.

@kenb3552 2 жыл бұрын

@@ericsierra-franco7802 Again - NOT TRUE. In 1776, Philadelphia had about 40,000 people. Cities in England other than London had more. In 1662, Norwich had 60,000. In 1750 Bristol had 45,000 and Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham were all considered larger than Bristol at the time.

@spirituallyyoujustbeenx185 Жыл бұрын

😆 "If you're basic you go to Washington. But If you're Real you'll come ti Pennsylvania" Joe n Lia trying to piss some people off. 😆 and lm loving it

@jimgreen5788 2 жыл бұрын

Joel & Lia, I didn't know that the tours at Independence Hall are free. Do you know that we also have free refills? What a country!! LOL

@greendragonpublishing 2 жыл бұрын

I love the 'basic' comparison. You two are legendary :)

@stephaniegonsalves2810 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy, u guys are absolutely awesome. I love ur videos. Keep it up guys don't worry about the "haters". Any negative vibes anyone is throwing ur way are irrelevant because it's completely unnecessary, truly...lv from America

@arthurstrathern7069 2 жыл бұрын

I would watch you two do anything, but I really enjoyed this video. You make me laugh every time!

@Shadowfax-1980 2 жыл бұрын

The reason Pennsylvania is considered the Keystone State is because it was in essentially in the middle of the colonies. It was considered a "northern' state but was on the border of where the southern states began.