Names like Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin immediately spring to mind when we think of America’s Founding Fathers. But what about that earlier man in the black suit and funny hat—the Quaker William Penn? Drs. Peter Lillback and Steven Grant tell the story of a founder’s founder, a man whose unique idea of a city and colony where all faiths would be welcome helped lay the foundation of our American republic. Explore the fascinating story of William Penn, his utopian vision of Philadelphia, and the creation of the Pennsylvania colony.

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