15 Reflective Captions for Every Photo From Your Visit to Pennsylvania

If you're a traveler who's interested in American history, one of the most important states you can visit is Pennsylvania. It was one of the original 13 colonies, and where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, announcing the U.S.'s separation from Great Britain. There's a good reason that Philadelphia, where it was signed, has earned the nickname of the birthplace of America.

Nearly 250 years later, Pennsylvania remains a cultural landmark and historical site where you can still visit the places these unforgettable events took pace. While you're at it, you can also enjoy the state's natural beauty, check out its amusement parks and eat its famous foods. For all of your photo captioning needs, we've collected some of the best quotes and lyrics about the state and put them in one place below.

For learning about how our country got started:

"Pennsylvania is a crucible of American history."

-William Penn

 

For that cross-state road trip:

"Pennsylvania towns sort of slip right by in a soft line south, under purple skies."

-"Driving Home," Cheryl Wheeler

 

For soaking in the beauty of nature:

"Nowhere in this country, from sea to sea, does nature comfort us with such assurance of plenty, such rich and tranquil beauty as in those unsung, unpainted hills of Pennsylvania."

-Rebecca Harding Davis

 

For that aerial shot from the flight home:

"But I, I was high in the sky, with Pennsylvania under me."

-"seven," Taylor Swift

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For learning about the state's history:

"The Liberty Bell is a symbol of hope, reminding us that freedom will always prevail."

-Barack Obama

 

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For celebrating freedom with the state motto:

"Virtue, liberty and independence."

 

For believing that anything can happen:

"Pennsylvania is a state of independence, history, and boundless potential."

-Tom Wolf

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For when you can't make it to Europe, but you have taken in the sights in Philadelphia:

"I'd like to see Paris before I die… Philadelphia will do."

-W. C. Fields

 

For your journey of self-discovery in Philly:

"New York is a place where people go to reinvent themselves; Philadelphia is a place where people discover who they are."

-Peter McAndrews

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For letting loose in the birthplace of America:

"Oh, Philadelphia freedom, shine on me, an' I love ya."

-"Philadelphia Freedom," Elton John

 

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For falling in love with a new city:

"I just feel like when I'm in Pittsburgh, every little square inch of it and every person that I meet just matters to me."

-David Conrad

 

For your visit to Hershey Park:

"Caramels are only a fad. Chocolate is a permanent thing."

-Milton S. Hershey

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For strolling through a town with rich history:

"Pennsylvania is a place where history and innovation dance hand in hand."

-Tom Ridge

 

For discovering your favorite new convenient store:

"Gottahava Wawa."

 

For chowing down on your first authentic cheesesteak:

"I'm interested in genius the way a hungry man is interested in Philadelphia cheesesteaks. I want something. I want a piece of it."

-Eric Weiner

 

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