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Look out Philly - the British are coming, but in peace this time

Philadelphia is celebrating its Semiquincentennial throughout 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in this city.
Within Independence National Historical Park, Congress met to sign the Declaration and Constitution, defining the traumatic years of the War of Independence.
Iconic landmarks include the cracked Liberty Bell, a symbol of American defiance, and City Hall topped by a 37 ft statue of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn.
Tourists explore the Reading Terminal Market, featured in the 1976 Rocky film, and Philadelphia's 'Mural Capital of the World' designation, home to over 4,000 murals.
British visitors to Philadelphia frequently hear locals joke, "The British are coming," reflecting good-natured ribbing about their nationality during this Semiquincentennial year.

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