Beyond the Liberty Bell: 6 American Revolution Sites Near Philly to Visit Instead

Declare independence from the crowds and check out these Revolutionary sites.

You could fight the crowds at the Liberty Bell — or you could declare independence and check out these American Revolution sites and events instead.

Indian King Tavern Museum

During the American Revolution, Haddonfield residents and overnighters traveling from New York to Philadelphia gathered frequently at this tavern to prepare, debate, rest, and, yes, quaff some ale. There’s no quaffing now — damn that town and its convoluted liquor laws — but head to the museum on June 6th for the Haddonfield Skirmish, a reenactment of the day in June 1778 when British troops took over the town. Muskets will be fired, prisoners will be captured, and something called a “yelling contest” will take place. Sounds like a typical morning getting the kids to school! Haddonfield.

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