Nestled right here in Pike County is a powerful piece of our nation's history and a National Park. The New Philadelphia National Park is located just outside of Barry, IL and tells the story of Frank McWorter. The site of the first town established in America by a freed slave had a big impact on the CEO students. We were fortunate enough to be able to meet the great-great-grandson of Frank McWorter and hear about the history of New Philadelphia from New Philadelphia Association. It was an eye opening experience for our CEO students and one that will not be forgotten. Pike CEO