What is Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is a big city where lots of important things happened and still happen today.

Imagine you have a toy box full of different toys, some are from when your parents were kids, and others are brand new. Philadelphia is like that toy box, but for the whole country! It’s a city, which means it has buildings, streets, parks, and people living in houses and apartments.

Like a Storybook

Philadelphia is also like a storybook, it has many chapters. Long ago, people from far away came to live there, and they made rules and built homes. Later on, some of the most important moments in American history happened there, like when people signed papers that started the country we know today.

A Place That Grows

Today, Philadelphia is still growing, just like your toy box gets more toys as you grow up. People come to live there from all over the world, and they bring their food, music, and traditions with them. It’s a living city, always changing but still full of history.

Philadelphia is a special place, it's not only where big things happened, but also where everyday life happens for millions of people.

Take the quiz →

Examples

  1. A child learning about the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
  2. A student exploring how Philadelphia became a major city.
  3. A tourist visiting the Liberty Bell and thinking about its importance.

Ask a question

See also

Discussion

Recent activity