MAP INSIDE EVERY corner of HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA has a story to tell.
AND ON practically every CORNER we’re telling them. HISTORY THAT SPEAKS TO YOU.
You’ll find fun at practically every START WITH OUR STORYTELLING BENCHES turn. History-makers, ready to tell Getting the real story doesn’t take a lot of legwork. their side of the Revolutionary story, Our 13 benches are all an easy stroll from Independence in settings that are just as historic. Ordinary folks Hall, and can be enjoyed in any combination and in going about their daily lives any order. Visit all 13 and get a special treat! (circa 1776) on beautiful See inside map for details. Harmony Lane. Did you know Betsy Ross made ammunition, A living archaeology lab as well as the flag, and shocked her family where you can watch history by eloping with her sweetheart? Discover being uncovered. all her secrets at the THEY SAY STORYTELLING And when evening falls, BETSY ROSS HOUSE, Bench 5. IS A LOST ART. the excitement continues with a WELL, THIS YEAR, IT’S BEENFOUND ... behind-the-scenes Adventure Tour, Enjoy some tasty historical tidbits at INHISTORIC PHILADELPHIA. UNDER “1776” The Movie-Musical you can really get into, CITY TAVERN, an establishment frequented by THE BANNER (OR SHOULD WE SAY ROUND and so much more. the Founders, and proclaimed “the most Genteel SIGNS) OF ONCE UPON A NATION. OUR Open up this brochure to the full Tavern in America” by John Adams, Bench 8. CENTERPIECE IS 13 STORYTELLING breadth of our new attractions, Listen hard at WASHINGTON SQUARE, BENCHES, SCATTERED AROUND THE both day and evening. you might hear the roar of the first American hot-air HISTORIC DISTRICT, WHERE, WHENOUR And open up your mind to balloon, the drumbeat of Africa, BELLS RING, YOU’LL HEAR RIVETING the full breadth and richness and the cries for unknown soldiers STORIES WE GUARANTEE YOU HAVEN’T of the American story. buried underfoot, Bench 12. HEARD BEFORE.
BUT IS THAT ALL? STORYTELLING BENCHES ARE FREE. FIND ALL 13 ON THE MAP INSIDE. HARDLY.
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HARMONY LANE BETSY ROSS HOUSE MILITARY MUSTER Step back in time to one of Philadelphia’s first neighbor- There’s more to Betsy’s story than Sign the kids up for the Continental hoods as Colonial characters make history come alive. just the flag, and her guests are Army. We’ll drill them in the art of Kids will love games from yesteryear and pretty interesting, too. Don’t miss marching and musket etiquette, rare crafting demonstrations. a Colonial conjuror who does 12:30 pm, 5th and Chestnut Streets; 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, 4th and Walnut Streets. magic and tells jokes, then keep 1:30 pm, 2nd and Market Streets. the humor going with Joke & TIMOTHY MATLACK, Dagger, a fun swordplay demonstration that really GLASS ARMONICA FREE QUAKER involves the kids. It was never as big a hit as, say, the Jefferson may have penned the Declaration 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, 239 Arch Street. electric guitar, but it was the of Independence, but Timothy Matlack is favorite invention of Mr. MEET BEN FRANKLIN the man who hand wrote it. Meet him 9 am - 5 pm at Electricity himself, Ben Franklin. See it and Hear stories from the man himself, under the the Free Quaker Meeting House, 5th and Arch Streets. hear it played, 12:30 - 2 pm, Carpenters’ Hall, Mulberry Tree. 11 am - Noon, Franklin 320 Chestnut Street. Court (where else?), 314 Market Street. INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER COLONIAL CRAFTERS Piece together the stories of the past with the tools Everyone knows they don’t make things like they of the future. Archaeologists, storytellers and crafters used to, but how did they make them, anyway? will be your guides, making history come alive in Find out from 11 am - 3 pm at Independence Visitor a brand new way. Archaeology Monday - Friday, Center, 6th and Market Streets. 9 am - 5 pm; storytelling daily 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, 3rd and Chestnut Streets.
EVERY DAY & TOTALLY FREE
TWILIGHT TO-DOS ~ $10 AND UNDER
HISTORICAL HEROES “1776” THE MOVIE-MUSICAL SUMMER OF TREASON Get your history in the first person, by candlelight, Some movies, it’s hard to stay in your seat the What do you really know about the summer of from the likes of George Washington and Thomas whole time. But this one, you don’t have to! 1776? Other than the fact that it was hot — and the Jefferson. And if literary history is more your style, That’s because, at our showing of “1776” you really politics were sticky? This riveting feature-length story we’ve scared up Edgar Allan Poe as well. ARE a part of the show. For those who feel moved to focuses on how the writing and signing of The join in, we’re throwing in some props and song lyrics, Declaration of Independence affected the lives of GEORGE WASHINGTON too. A hysterically historical treat for the whole family. eight very different people living in Philadelphia. Wednesdays, 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 7 pm Thursdays, 7 pm THOMAS JEFFERSON
June 26 & 27, July 18, August 22 only, 7 pm INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE 3RD AND CHESTNUT STREETS 5TH AND ARCH STREETS EDGAR ALLAN POE Duration: Approximately 1 hour Tuesdays, 7 pm Price includes Colonial Goody Bag of props FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE 5TH AND ARCH STREETS Duration: Approximately 1 hour
General George Washington ~ Saturdays, 2 pm. TWILIGHT TO-DO “1776” The Movie-Musical ~ Sundays, 2 pm. TICKETS MATINEE INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER $10 adults, $7 children (6-12), IDOLS 3RD AND CHESTNUT STREETS $8 senior/student/military* $7 adults, $5 children (6-12), $6 senior/student/military*
*Children 5 and under, free at all events. Senior qualifies as 62 and over. Senior/student/military must show valid I.D. All events, prices and dates are subject to change.
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MORNINGS: “HUNT FOR DEMOCRACY” EVENINGS: “INDEPENDENCE AFTER HOURS” TIPPLER’S TOUR Whose side are YOU on? Join gossipy host Archie Plummer Join daring host, Isaac Walterson, for a V.I.P. night - Colonial One part history, two parts on a trek through time, as he introduces you to both sides style. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal at historic City fun. On Thursday nights, this of the heated argument over Independence. Make sure you Tavern, where you will dine with your host and Colonial 18-century pub-crawl will wind are on the right side, or you might be accused of being a friends. After dinner, Isaac leads the way to Independence through the streets of Old City. British spy! Archie introduces you to Colonial characters Hall, where it’s all about who you know. If you can get past Enjoy drinks and a sip of at Ben Franklin’s Print Shop, Carpenters’ Caleb, the vigilant night watchman, you will see a private history at Colonial and Hall, the Second Bank, and other treasured behind-the-scenes glimpse of Independence Hall after hours. modern-day watering holes locations, as they share with you their Encounter delegates who explore the events leading up to while your guide shares tales beliefs about the debate over Independence. the Declaration of Independence. And top off the evening of the taverns of old. End your journey with a secret meeting at with the exciting Lights of Liberty Show, an evening out- TOUR DEPARTS FROM City Tavern where Thomas Paine leads a door sound and light spectacular. INDEPENDENCE LIVING toast to Independence. TOUR DEPARTS FROM INDEPENDENCE LIVING HISTORY CENTER TOUR DEPARTS FROM THE INDEPENDENCE HISTORY CENTER, 3RD AND CHESTNUT STREETS 3RD AND CHESTNUT STREETS VISITOR CENTER, 6TH AND MARKET STREETS 5:30 pm 10 am Fridays and Saturdays until June 11th Daily after June 17th Thursdays, 5:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays until June 17th $25 adults, $23 senior/student/military* Daily after June 17th $65 adults, $40 children (6-12), $55 senior/student/military* 21 and over with valid I.D. $25 adults, $15 children (6-12), Price includes 3-course dinner at City Tavern, exclusive nighttime Tastings included. $21 senior/student/military* tour of Independence Hall & ticket to Lights of Liberty Show Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes Duration: 3 hours Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
*Children 5 and under, free at all events. Senior qualifies as 62 and over. Senior/student/military must show valid I.D. All events, prices and dates are subject to change.
For ticket reservations or more information, call 800.537.7676 or log onto www.onceuponanation.org. B OOK YOUR HOTEL PACKAGE AT WWW. GOPHILA. COM. FOR GROUP RATES CALL 215.629.5801 (X 200).
All Once Upon A Nation activities take place in Philadelphia’s Historic District. Some performances Franklin and times are weather dependent, and may change Square 676 to Ben Franklin Bridge without notice. For up to the minute information,
Franklin Street Franklin call 800.537.7676 or visit www.onceuponanation.org. Storytelling bench locations: Race Street 1 Independence Visitor Center ¼5th Street entrance area Once Upon a Nation ELFRETH'S 2nd Street ALLEY stories are magical, but there’s 2 The Lincoln Storytelling Bench 3rd Street 3rd no magic to the way our benches at the National Constitution Center NATIONAL ¼Same as regular location are numbered. So if you want to CONSTITUTION 7th Street 4th Street
CENTER MallIndependence East start at, say, bench 10, feel free. BETSY ROSS 3 National Museum of American Visit them in any order, and often, MallIndependence West2 6th Street HOUSE 5 Jewish History as the stories change. Any time ¼Under entrance overhang between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, daily. Arch Street FREE QUAKER 4 4 Arch Street Meeting House MEETING HOUSE CHRIST ARCH STREET CHURCH MEETING HOUSE ¼Inside the Meeting House BURIAL GROUND 5 Betsy Ross House 5th Street ¼Inside the Betsy Ross House INDEPENDENCE CHRIST 6 VISITOR 3 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CENTER AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY CHURCH 6 Christ Church VISIT ALL 13 1 ¼Inside Christ Church BENCHES & GET Market Street 7 Franklin Court A SURPRISE! DECLARATION ¼Under canopy by museum entrance HOUSE 7 8 City Tavern Pick up your storytelling LIBERTY FRANKLIN ¼Back porch of City Tavern BELL COURT flag at the Independence CENTER 9 Independence Living History Center Living History Center or ¼Under the Bell Tower the Free Quaker Meeting Chestnut Street LIGHTS OF INDEPENDENCE 10 Carpenters’ Hall House and receive a star at LIVING HISTORY LIBERTY SHOW SECOND BANK CENTER ¼Inside Carpenters’ Hall each bench. After you get INDEPENDENCE 9 all 13, redeem your com- HALL 11 10 11 Second Bank of the United States 2nd Street 3rd Street 3rd 4th Street ¼Under the north portico pleted flag at these same INDEPENDENCE CARPENTERS’ HALL SQUARE ★ Harmony Lane 8 WELCOME locations for a special prize. 13 CITY PARK 12 Washington Square TAVERN ¼Inside the PECO Energy Liberty Center, Walnut Street 6th & Chestnut Streets 12 Dock St 13 Independence Square, behind
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5th Street ¼Inside the PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets SCALE Harmony Lane ¼Independence Living History Center 0' 50' 100' 500' ¼Rain location THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION PATRIOTS FUND Book a Once Upon A Nation hotel package at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park. Call 215.925.0000 or visit www.gophila.com for special rates. THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS* Adventure Aquarium African American Museum in Philadelphia Arch Street Meeting House Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia Barnes & Noble Booksellers Betsy Ross House The Big Bus Company The Bourse Camden Riversharks Carpenters’ Hall Center City District Christ Church City Tavern The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia Elfreth’s Alley First Person Arts The Food Trust The Franklin Institute The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Independence Visitor Center Lights of Liberty Show Mercer Museum-Fonthill National Constitution Center National Museum of American Jewish History Old City District Omni Hotel at Independence Park Penn’s Landing Corporation Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Philadelphia Trolley Works Reading Terminal Market Ride the Ducks Ritz Theatre Group RiverLink Ferry Sesame Place *As of printing FOR TICKET RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION CALL 800.537.7676 or log onto www.onceuponanation.org.
HISTORY THAT SPEAKS TO YOU. Photos courtesy of K. Ciappa, R. Kennedy, B. Krist for GPTMC and K. Oriolo for OUAN.