justin10 By balboa2 Jan 1, 1638 THe fist Europeans settle in the area which is now Pennsylvania Period: Apr 12, 1638 to Jul 23, 1790 Colonial Pennsylvania Jul 23, 1655 England takes over Pennsylvania May 21, 1681 William Penn recieves the area of Pennsylvania Jun 4, 1701 William Penn recieves The Charter of Priveledges It established religous freedom and tolerance. Jun 4, 1752 Liberty Bell arives in Philadelphia Jun 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence is signed in Philedelphia. Jun 7, 1780 Pennsylvenia is the first state to get rid of slavery