The rich history surrounding the founding of America came to life for ACS 3rd grade students over the past two weeks, first with a classroom visit from a re-enactor playing the role of Dr. Benjamin Rush, and culminating in a walking tour the historic buildings and sites in downtown Philadelphia on Thursday, May 30. Dr. Rush was a physician, educator, and politician who lived in Philadelphia and was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He described to the students what life was like during the time of the American Revolution and talked about the many people who risked their lives to secure independence and freedom. On Thursday’s walking tour of historic Philadelphia, the students saw many of the sites that Dr. Rush mentioned during his presentation, including Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Ben Franklin’s home.
