The Secrets of Old Philadelphia
Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Recommended by GoCityKids.com

Kids and adults join forces on a fun, funny scavenger hunt in the historic heart of Old Philadelphia. You’ll follow a path of clues in the area around Independence Hall and answer tricky, entertaining questions about what you find. This game is especially well suited for school groups that want to walk—and skip and hop—in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps.

Along the way, you might uncover…

• The bygone burial ground beneath Washington Square
• Powel House, where Alexander Hamilton enjoyed music (though probably not rap)
• The streets of Society Hill, where Founding Fathers—and Mothers—lived, strolled, and gossiped
• Dolley Madison’s house on a street with blocks of stone for getting into carriages
• The site of Alexander Hamilton’s home
• The Signer’s Garden, on the site where George Washington sat for a portrait
• Carpenters’ Hall, where the Continental Congress first met
• The First and Second Banks of the United States
• Library Hall, home of a philosophical society founded by Benjamin Franklin
• The Merchant Exchange Building, where cargo, real estate, stocks and more traded hands
• Benjamin Rush Garden, site of the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence

Previous knowledge not required; new knowledge joyfully acquired

If you’ve got a group of kids itching for a hilarious, time-traveling adventure, this is the hunt for you. No previous knowledge of the neighborhood or its history is required: you just need sharp eyes and good teamwork. The questions are crafted to foster conversation and give each member of the team a chance to show off their talents.

The game is suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Each team must include at least one adult.  The game typically lasts 90 minutes.

Share with your students an experience they will remember and talk about long after their field trip to the heart of historic Philly.

Contact us to learn more about this historical scavenger hunt—and find more fun for kids in Philadelphia!