New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Illinois
Free entry
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed a unique and racially diverse community. New Philadelphia was the first US town platted and registered by an African American. A formerly enslaved man, Free Frank McWorter, founded New Philadelphia in 1836 and purchased freedom for himself and 15 family members.
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No entrance fee.
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The site is open to the public with no scheduled operating hours.
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Things to do
Find Flowers and Butterflies in Lucy's Garden
Go Birding at New Philadelphia
Take a Self-Guided Augmented Reality Tour!
Visit the New Philadelphia Information Kiosk
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