Independence Mobile App
I am fortunate to live near, arguably the most historical
place in the United States of America. Growing
up in the footsteps of the birth place of America has fueled my desire to learn
all there is to learn about the history of this great nation.
When you visit Independence Mall those who work for the National Park Service
do a wonderful job educating the public on the many historical sites in and
around area. They can answer most questions
asked, providing you are willing to ask the question. Nowadays we live in a society that does not always
ask questions. We would rather look it
up on our smart phone or tablet. The
National Park Service created an app for these people. The Independence Mobile App, available for
Apple and Google play. The Independence
Mobile App is an interactive guide to the sites, activities and events that
happen in the Independence Mall area of Philadelphia.
Some of the things you can do on the app are:
- Tours- You can follow in the footsteps of the founding fathers. These tours, broken down by theme, are guided audio tours. They take you to places other than the well-known attractions.
- Sites- Site information is available for those who do not want to follow a tour. Tap the "Sites" button to learn more about a particular point of interest. You can use the Map option on the app to create your own tour.
- Special Events and Programs- The special events and programs section is possible the best option on this app. The Park Service does not advertise their kids program. It is almost like a secret available to those who know the password. They tell you the secrets so you can get involved on the app. They also include upcoming events and an after dark tour that includes dinner and “tasting” at City Tavern.
- Postcard- The postcard option allows you to share your trip with a postcard framed picture that you can send to others. You can take a selfie or not with the Liberty Bell or the other places you visited.
I found
this site because I am interested in learning history and visit the area often
but it can also be used to teach history.
Students and teachers who will never get the chance to tour Independence
Mall can use it to learn about the area.
They can take a virtual tour. For
those lucky enough to visit the area they can plan their day and see the sites
they are most interested in learning more about before they go.
