As we celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence this weekend, BUILDER takes us on a fascinating tour of five of the most iconic homes of our nation’s Founding Fathers, which are all still standing today. Check out the article and pay a virtual visit to the homes of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton and Franklin.
As Independence Day approaches, Americans prepare to celebrate the freedom won by the country’s founding fathers during the Revolutionary War and with documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
When these men weren’t out fighting wars or helping to found a country, they enjoyed time at home with their families, according to www.constitutionfacts.com. In fact, many of them designed and ran their family’s estates, where they could retreat from the chaos of Colonial times.
Today, these homes are popular tourist destinations, drawing crowds from all over the world interested in learning how America’s original leaders lived. In fact, many of these homes would not be the living history symbols they are today without extensive restoration work.
