Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 5: William Penn & Early Philadelphia

Episode synopsis

We examine the life and vision of the enterprising William Penn. At his home, Pennsbury Manor, we learn about Penn’s philosophy of representative government and how it influenced future American government and the U.S. Constitution. We visit Christ Church in Philadelphia, the parish of many Founding Fathers, and we investigate the truth behind the first American flag at the Betsy Ross House.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Discovery
• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E4Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E7Fighters of the Revolution
• E8Early Colonial Virginia
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E11New York and the First President
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue