Private tour in Philadelphia Mark S
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Mark S.
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I am passionate about American History, and am excited to share the large, immersive, outdoor classroom of Center City Philadelphia with you. I am a former Professor of Early American History, a docent at Carpenters Hall, a volunteer with the Independence Historic Trust, and a Research Fellow of the First Continental Congress. I have been a volunteer guide at Powel House, Washingtons Crossing, Moland House, and Laurel Hill Cemetary. I believe that the story of our country is built upon the people, the stories, and the struggles of our founders. I thrive on talking about these amazing people, and will be excited to show the specific sites that define our past. I also believe that an awesome tour stays with you forever. I promise not to download dozens of dates and facts that will be forgotten in a few days. My goal is to amaze you with the stories that teach, explain, and instill you with the same pride that I feel every time I walk through this most amazing city. PhD Early American History Professor Colonial/Revolutionary America Docent Carpenters Hall Docent Rosenbach Library and Museum Certified Guide Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides Member Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides Philadelphia Landmarks Member Member Independence Historic Trust Member Philadelphia Museum of Art Member Museum of the American Revolution Shareholder The Library Company (William Bingham original share) No Restrictions
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Welcome to Philadelphia - home to one of America's finest Art Museums. At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we are going to see all of the highlights. We'll start with Early American Art (one of the most impressive collections of18th Century Portraits, furniture, and artifacts in the country, including Period Rooms featuring the Drawing Room of colonial Philadelphia Maypr Samuel Powel). We will enjoy the world's largest collection of Thomas Eakins art, including The Gross Clinic and the Agnew Clinic. You'll also enjoy the gallery of the Centennial Exhibition from the first World's Fair in America that took place in Philadelphia in 1876. There's a lot to unpack in three hours, including the Peter Paul Rubens Constantine tapestries, the collection of Medieval Art and armor, the Hindu Temple.
Mark was an absolutely amazing guide!! He has a foundation in American History that added to the knowledge he provided us about the art in the Museum with an enthusiastic and contagious love of it. We had booked him for 3 hours and he tailored the tour to our likes while the time just flew by. I couldn’t recommend him any more strongly and hope to be able to book him for a history tour next time we are in the City.
Mark's "scene setting" throughout the museum and his enthusiasm for the art around the Founding made this additional day (after completing Mark's Philadelphia tour the day before) even more fun! We knew about Rocky, but loved seeing George Washington on his horse and Joan of Arc! Wow! Mark had our family's rapt attention for the entire museum tour. Loved, loved, loved spending time with Mark and wish we could have made it all last longer! If you are coming to the Philadelphia area for the 250th or just a few days to explore, I highly recommend Mark. He is so knowledgable of U.S. history and art, but it's his stories of the people and personalities that make it all come alive. Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed our museum tour with Mark. His enthusiasm and pride in the museum were infectious. We have walked through this museum before, but there are so many facts and details that go unnoticed until you have a tour by Mark. His knowledge and historical narrative made it exciting to see what was around each corner.
Mark was AMAZING. So patient, so kind, so funny, and such a great story teller. We had a large group and the tour was fantastic at catering to everyone. Thank you Mark!!! A highlt for sure!
Mark was a great guide. Arrived on time. Was sensitive to what we wanted to see and hear about. He expanded our knowledge and understanding. Thanks, Mark.
Over 3 hours in the Philadelphia Museum of Art with a private guide, focused on Art History. I will focus on those areas of interest to you, or we can check out the highlights!
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We will meet at the Art Museum North Stairs
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States
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