The Crucible: Philadelphia, Summer 1776

King Solomon's Passport · May 28, 2026 · 27m

This is Part 1 of a special six-part Independence Day series from King Solomon’s Passport, building toward the finale on July 2nd.

In the weeks leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a group of men gathered in Philadelphia under crushing pressure. They were tired, divided, and acutely aware that every decision they made could cost them their lives, their fortunes, and their families.

This episode takes you inside Carpenters’ Hall during the brutal summer of 1776, where the air was thick with heat, flies, and rising tension. Tempers flared as delegates argued over how…