National Park Service No. 112 - November - December 2017 U.S. Department of the Interior Franklin Square Holiday Festival Highlights the Season Independence Electrical Spectacle lights up the night starting November 9 National Historical Park Franklin Square celebrates the magic of the visitors by the fountain holiday season Nov. 9-Dec. 31 with the return of from 5:30-7:30 p.m. e Franklin Square Holiday Festival featuring and enjoy Seasonal PRESENTED BY The Historic Gazette Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO. More Sounds on Sundays, is always FREE than 50,000 lights shimmer, dance, and illumi- with local talent sing- nate the Square to a soundtrack of holiday ing holiday favorites. Visit classics, during two shows alternating shows every historicphiladelphia.org for IN THIS ISSUE 30 minutes, 4:30-8 p.m. a complete schedule. Plan to spend New Year’s Between shows, warm up around the re pits or Eve in Historic Philadelphia. Celebrate Betsy inside Ben’s Sweets & Treats, which oers Ross’ 266th birthday at the House comfort foods and warm beverages. Kids of all from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with entertainment, Page 2 ages will love the fresh donuts, cookie decorating crafts and, of course, cake! en, head over to and other holiday favorites and for grown-ups, the Franklin Square to ring in 2018. Join the Winter Beer Garden serves local beers nightly. annual countdown to 6 p.m., complete with Historic District Don’t miss weekly events like #FranklinSquare- “Square Drop” and stick around for a great Happenings Fridays, special family-friendly celebrations of the view of the Penn’s Landing reworks and a Grinch, Hanukkah, movies like Star Wars and dance party. Santa National Constitution Frozen and more. Jingle and mingle on For more information, visit historicphiladelphia.org Saturdays, when the big guy will be greeting or call (215) 629-4026. Center City Tavern Start Your Holiday Season at the Independence Visitor Center Page 3 When holiday shopping or sightseeing brings you • Colonial Carolers, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Historic Site & Map to Historic Philadelphia, start at the Indepedence Nov. 24 & 25; Dec. 21-23 and 28-30. Location Visitor Center! Warm up and enjoy holiday décor Sing along to your holiday favorites and and seasonal programming, including: pose with the carolers for a perfect holiday • Extended Hours, 8:30 a.m-7 p.m., Nov. card photo. Page 4 24-25 and Dec. 26-30. e Independence • Holiday History Makers, 11 a.m-3 p.m., Visitor Center will extend its hours of opera- Nov. 24 & 25; Dec. 26-30. Meet Philadel- Map tion until 7 p.m. to welcome visitors. phia’s colonial townsfolk who oer tales, • Winter Storytelling, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 24 anecdotes and good cheer about living in & 25; Dec. 21-23 and 28-30. Huddle around 18th-century Philadelphia. the Storytelling Bench and listen to tales about the cold winter of 1776, like Washington’s For more information, please call epic journey across the Delaware River. (800) 537-7676 or visit PHLvisitorcenter.com.

Celebrate Historic Holiday Nights in Old City Special Holiday Hours ursdays at the and local businesses for Philly PHLASH Old City District and the Betsy Ross House are season. In addition, get all of your holiday shopping e Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop is the most The Gazette teaming up to present Historic Holiday Nights in done in one place, and enjoy some seasonal dishes convenient and aordable way to get is available also on the Web at Old City, 5-8 p.m. ursdays starting November and sips in Old City! Participating businesses in the around Philadelphia this holiday historicphiladelphia.org 30. Enjoy holiday-themed entertainment, snacks, neighborhood will treat visitors to special sales, season. With service to 22 stops and more in the Betsy Ross House courtyard, which promotions and menu items. For more information, between Penn’s Landing and the Like us on will feature a specially-designed holiday tree for the visit historicphiladelphia.org. , the PHLASH provides access to the city’s must-see holiday attractions and shopping districts. facebook.com/historicphilly e PHLASH runs every 15 minutes from 10 It’s the most wonderful time... for a beer! a.m.-6 p.m., every Fri.-Sun., through November Follow us on 19. Daily service for the holiday season runs Fri., Raise a glass of cheer on Yuletide Cheers & Beers, 16 through Dec. 28 with cider from Austin East Nov. 24 – Sun., Dec. 31 (No service on anks- Once Upon A Nation’s Colonial pub crawl through Ciders and snacks from Fezziwig’s (no tour on giving or Christmas Day). Passes are just $2 per twitter.com/historicphilly Historic Philadelphia. It is 1777 and the British are anksgiving). Tickets go quickly for this popular, ride or $5 for an all-day pass. Purchase onboard occupying Philadelphia... will there be holiday holiday event, so reserve a spot by visiting with cash & exact change; at any Visitor Center; or celebrations during this tumultuous time? Step with online. Seniors, children 4 and under, and SEPTA Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa, us into the holiday season in charming Old City, historicphiladelphia.org or calling (215) 629-4026. D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, Departs from the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street; Pass and Key holders ride free! M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, circa 1777, while enjoying winter brews and delicious For more information, please call (800) 537-7676 or Michael Parker, E. Savaria, snacks at four local taverns. e two-hour tour begins Ad. $50; Sr./Mil/Stud.$45; (tastings & gratuity visit PhillyPHLASH.com. G. Widman at the Betsy Ross House 5:30 p.m. ursdays Nov. included, 21 and over with valid ID only). Snowflakes background: freepik.com 2 No. 112 November - December 2017 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park NOVEMBER Second Bank Portrait Gallery, 3-3:30 p.m.: Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. ur.-Sun.: NOVEMBER 4 e First Americans – See Nov. 4 for details. Meet Phillis the Laundress – - Meet Phillis, Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial NOVEMBER 25 a free woman of color, who lived in a growing and active community of free blacks Chocolate Making – Learn how women Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial Chocolate Making – See Nov. 4 for details. in 18th century Philadelphia. played an active role during the Revolution – Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org from making military supplies to choosing DECEMBER Independence Visitor Center, 4-4:15 p.m. “patriotic” beverages like chocolate and co ee, daily: – Junior Ranger Induction rather than tea. Sponsored by AMERICAN DECEMBER 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 30, 31 Second Bank Portrait Gallery, 3-3:30 p.m.: Ceremony – After completing the Junior HERITAGE® Chocolate. Free. Ranger Booklet, children can meet a park (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Washington Crossing the Delaware Revisit the events surrounding the famous ranger at the information desk at the visitor Museum of the , Christmas night journey as Washington a center to receive their badge and be “sworn 12-4 p.m.: Holiday Kick-O featuring nd his troops crossed the icy river into New in” as National Park Service junior rangers. Nutcracker 1776 – Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Enjoy a mini-perfor- Jersey to confront the British forces. mance of this historically-inspired spin o of Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde the classic ballet. Free with admission. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/event NOVEMBER 4, 5, 18, 19 Second Bank Portrait Gallery, SPECIAL EVENTS 3-3:30 p.m.: e First Americans Veterans Day with Free Admission - Nov. 11 Meet a Park Ranger for a program to Recognize the dedication and sacrices of commemorate Native American the brave men and women who have History Month. answered the Constitution’s call to Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde “provide for the common defense” with NOVEMBER 10-12 special events, including a wreath laying Museum of the American Revolution, ceremony, patriotic concerts, engaging 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Veterans Day Week- Washington Crossing the Delaware - Emanuel Leutze civic education programs, and more. end – Free admission to veterans and active Free admission courtesy of Macy’s. DECEMBER 26-31 military, plus special programs and activities Bill of Right’s Day - Dec. 15 - Celebrate the Museum of the American Revolution, celebrating early American soldiers. Free with anniversary of the Bill of Rights, which 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Winter Break – admission. Explore gave us many of the rights and freedoms (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events the stories of the people who lived in the we enjoy today. View a rare, original copy neighborhood in the 18th century with a of the historic Bill of Rights, learn about NOVEMBER 11 & 12 variety of activities Free with admission. the rst ten amendments during interac- Second Bank Portrait Gallery, 3-3:30 p.m.: (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events tive games and shows, enjoy a special tour Remembering our Early Veterans – Learn DECEMBER 31 of Signers’ Hall, and more. more about the Continental Army and Navy Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Betsy’s $5 admission in this program highlighting the struggles of Birthday Bash – the newly created Armed Forces during the Popular, annual event SPECIAL EXHIBITS American Revolution. celebrates the January 1, 1752 birth of John Marshall: Patriot, Statesman, Chief Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde America’s most famous ag maker. Choco- Justice - Now open - Get to know Chief late making demonstrations sponsored by Second Bank Portrait Gallery, 4-4:30 p.m.: Justice John Marshall, a hero of the U.S. AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolates and, Constitution. Explore Marshall's charac- Small but Feisty: e Birth of the United of course, birthday cake provided by City States Marine Corps – Learn more about ter, constitutional legacy, and the inuen- Tavern at 1 p.m. FREE with admission. tial roles he played in the early Republic. the founding of the United States Marine (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Corps here in Philadelphia. Included with admission. Franklin Square, 3-8 p.m.: Kid’s New Year’s Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde American Treasures: Documenting the Eve Celebration & Square Drop Ring in Nation’s Founding - Now open - Explore NOVEMBER 24 2018 a little early at this family friendly American Treasures, an intimate look at Franklin Square, 5 p.m.: Santa Arrives in the event complete with a “Square Drop” at 6 the rarest early drafts of the U.S. Constitu- Square – e holiday season truly gets under- p.m. followed by a dance party in the tion and the Bill of Rights. Included with way with the arrival of the man of the hour. pavilion. Bring a blanket to enjoy a great admission. Courtesy National Constitution Center Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org view of the Penn’s Landing 6 p.m. reworks. 525 Arch Street (One block past the NOVEMBER 24-26 Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Independence Visitor Center and one block Museum of the American Revolution, before Franklin Square) See p. 3 for hours 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Black Friday & ONGOING of operation. For more information, please HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE anksgiving Weekend – Learn about the Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily in visit constitutioncenter.org surprising history of shopping, uncover the Nov.; Tues.-Sun. in Dec.: Meet Betsy Ross The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of unexpected connections between the Pil- Meet American’s most famous agmaker and Show your Historic Philadelphia Gazette Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the rims, Plymouth Rock and the Revolutionary ask her about her life as a business owner, Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the War and see the museum’s colorful holiday single mother and upholsterer, and, of course, at the National Constitution Center National Constitution Center. window illuminations and make one to take about the day she welcomed a famous visitor Box Office to Receive $2 OFF Admission! home. Free with admission. to her shop. Free with admission. If you have questions, comments or need more (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org information about National Park Service sites or other historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call (800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde. Savor specialties including pepperpot it takes two Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our soup, ’s chocolate Two entrées for the price of one!* nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, mousse cake, General Washington & Valid Sunday - Friday with the use of a major credit card. interaction and education, strengthening Greater omas Jeerson’s recipes for ale. Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends. Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience Open seven days a week. *Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée. American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends. Children’s entrées will Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House, Daily from 11:30am be considered entrées at the time of discount. and Franklin Square. Located at the corner of Not valid :Nov. 10-12, 22-25, 2017; For more information about HPI, or to make a 2nd & Walnut Streets. Dec. 1-4, 2017. O er expires Dec.15, 2017 tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit (215) 413-1443 Coupon must be presented at time of order. historicphiladelphia.org. No. 112 - November - December 2017 3 HISTORIC SITE & MAP LOCATION HOLIDAY HOURS NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER D3 anksgiving Day, 11/23/17 Christmas Eve, 12/24/17 Christmas Day, 12/25/17 New Year’s Day, 1/1/18 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Independence Closed: Betsy Ross House, Open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Mon. through Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Center & Visitor Center Franklin Square, Museum of the Independence Visitor Center Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+); , Closing at 3 p.m.: National Park American Revolution, National Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Liberty Bell Closed: Betsy Ross House, Service Sites, Betsy Ross House Constitution Center, Center, Independence Hall Col. Stud. (w/ID) $13; Youth (6-18) $11; Child. under 6 FREE ஘ Franklin Square, Independence Closed: National Constitution Independence National Historical Closed: Betsy Ross House, Visitor Center, Museum of the Center Park, Independence Visitor Center Museum of the American E5 American Revolution, National Revolution, National 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Constitution Center, other Constitution Center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. National Park Service Sites Ad. $7; Sr. (65+) & Coll. Stud. (w/I.D.) $6; Youth (6-18) $2; Free Ch. (under6) ஘ HISTORIC SITES GREAT ESSENTIALS EXHIBIT C5 ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E8 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCH STREET FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE E3 West Wing of Independence Hall 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY D4 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 101 South Independence Mall East Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. (215) 923-3811 Chestnut, through security FREE after services FREE THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA C7 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 INDEPENDENCE HALL C5 THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SITE E8 Sat. & Sun.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets 555 Market Street Ad. $15; Sr., Youth 13-21 or coll. ID $13 BETSY ROSS HOUSE F3 (800) 537-7676 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE Members, Act. Mil. with ID FREE 239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; TTours oered every 20 NEW HALL MILITARY MUSEUM E5 Daily 10 a.m-5 p.m. in Nov.; closed Mondays in minutes; tickets are required. Pick up free tickets MUSEUMS 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 965-2305 December; extended hours until 8:30 p.m. at the Independence Visitor Center. Please note: AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Veterans’ Day, ursdays Nov. 30-Dec. 28 Security screening closes 15 minutes before the SOCIETY (APS) MUSEUM D6 November 11, ONLY Audio Guide (includes admission): Ad. $7; building closes for the evening. FREE 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442 PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM B5 Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6 MIKVEH ISRAEL CEMETERY A7 urs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 15 S. 7th Street - (215) 685-4830 CARPENTERS’ HALL E5 823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Ad. $10; 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 By appt. only IN PHILADELPHIA B3 Sr. $8; Stud. & 13-18 $6; Ch. 12 & under & Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH C9 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 active military FREE; Family Pack $20 CHRIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA F4 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ur.-Sat.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.; POLISH AMERICAN 2nd Street above Market Street Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services. Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM E6 (215) 922-1695 Donation suggested. Tours by appt. Sr. $10; Members FREE 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; OLD CITY HALL D5 CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION E5 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Info available in 20 languages. 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE OTHER SITES CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND D3 OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH E1 FEDERAL RESERVE BANK INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER C4 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 OF PHILADELPHIA C2 Corner of 6th and Market Streets across Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun.12-4 p.m. Tours by appt. FREE 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 CITY TAVERN F6 & Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 HISTORIC GRAVEYARD D8 FIREMAN’S HALL MUSEUM F2 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 24 & 25 and Lunch from 11:30 a.m. daily; Dinner from 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Dec. 26 -30 FREE ஘ 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. & 3 p.m. Sun. ஘ Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE SQUAREBURGER C1 CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL D4 Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM H6 6th & Race Streets 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 Tours by reservation; Open to walk through 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Mon.-urs. 3-8 p.m.; Fri. 3- 9 p.m.; mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule FREE Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $16; Sat. 12-9 p.m.; Sun. 11/19-12/31 12-8 p.m. FREE OLD S T. AUGUSTINE CHURCH D1 Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; Child. 2 and under & 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. 12/26 -12/30 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge CONGRESS HALL C5 members FREE Olympia & Becuna U.S. MINT D2 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 (215) 627-1838 historic ships open until 8 p.m. urs.-Sat.; 151 N. Independence Mall East Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and Tours by appt. FREE Ad. $8 after 5 p.m.; board by 7:30 p.m. (215) 408-0114, Chestnut, through security FREE OLD ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH & LIBERTY BELL CENTER C4 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ATIONAL HRINE EDGAR ALLAN POE N S E6 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE C4 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Please note: security 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Call for hours & tours. FREE screening closes 5 minutes before the building SERVICES Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-5 p.m. OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH D7 closes for the evening. FREE 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Language Services Park maps are available in ELFRETH’S ALLEY F2 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION E5 Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or 101 S. 3rd Street - (215) 253-6731 Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. by appt. FREE Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; extended hours until 7 Spanish. The Visitor Center concierge staff is HYSICK OUSE FRANKLIN COURT E4 P H E8 p.m. Nov. 25-25; Dec. 26-30; closes at 3 p.m. fluent in nine languages including Spanish, 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 Dec. 31; Ad. $19; Stud. $17; Ch. 6-18 $12; French, German and Italian. Information about Courtyard 9 a.m.-Dusk; Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; under 6 FREE the Liberty Bell and other park sites is available Mon. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20 in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger or the U.S. Post O ce: Visitor Center staff if you have a specific request. Museum: PORTRAIT GALLERY AT THE SECOND BANK D5 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Accessibility For the hearing impaired, (fee); 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m. a portable loop system is available inside the Printing O ce: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil OWEL OUSE FRANKLIN SQUARE C1 P H E7 equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, and 6th & Race Streets 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 induction loop receivers. A receiver with Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through 11/8; Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; headphones is also available if a hearing aid is 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.- urs. & 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20 not compatible. Curb cuts are at corners on Fri. & Sat. from 11/9 ஘ ST. GEORGE’S UNITED perimeter sidewalks. All major sites have ramps. ETHODIST HURCH Photo albums with pictures of 2nd floor exhibits FREE QUAKER MEETING H OUSE C3 M C E1 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 are available. Audio description of exhibits & AV 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026 are at Poe and Kosciuszko Houses, NPS Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Closed in Dec. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Rangers describe exhibits elsewhere. All films Groups by appt. only FREE GLORIA DEI “OLD SWEDES” CHURCH are open captioned, with audio description and 916 South Swanson Street (215) 389-1513 assisted listening. To arrange for American Sign Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE Language services, please contact us at least Museum of the American Revolution two weeks in advance. Use the relay service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call (215-597-7130). 4 No. 112 - November - December 2017 A B C D E F G H I Germantown Old St. Old St. George’s Church White House VINE ST Augustine’s BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE 676 Church 676 T

Edgar Allan Poe T S T T T Festival

S S S S

National Historic site

T

T Pier 1 S

532 N. 7th Street H D

D H (seven blocks north) N T R T N H O 4 3 6TH ST 5 2 Tunnel 7TH ST T R 9 RACE ST RACE ST F Race Street Pier CHINATOWN Old First Fireman’s Reformed Church Hall Museum National 2 Federal Constitution Convention Reserve Center U.S. Mint Center Bank ELFRETH’S ALLEY African Betsy Ross Museum American House D

House V Museum L B

Free Quaker Meeting House ARCH ST ARCH ST OLD CITY S U 3 Reading P Christ Church Burial Arch Street 95 B Terminal Market Ground/Benjamin Meeting House CUTHBERT ST M

U Adventure Franklin’s Grave FILBERT ST Congregation L Aquarium Independence Mikveh Israel Christ Church O C Visitor Center $ CHURCH ST National Museum of MARKET ST President’s American Jewish History MARKET ST 4 House Site T Chief Declaration House S

T

S

P Franklin Court K Philadelphia Tamanend PENN’S

e Bourse N Liberty A I History A Statue LANDING B $ T Museum Bell ¢ P I Free Library Center National T E

of Philadelphia ¢ Liberty Museum L Second Bank $ Chemical Heritage $ CHESTNUT ST Old City Hall of the U.S. CHESTNUT ST 5 Signers’ New Museum of the Garden DELAWARE RIVER Congress Hall Independence Hall Harmony American Revolution P Hall Lane omas Bond House SANSOM ST Carpenters’ Philadelphia Jewelers’ American Library Hall Exchange Welcome Park Row Philosophical Hall Bishop City Society Todd House White House Tavern P Independence WALNUT ST FOOTBRIDGE Seaport Museum 18th-Century Garden Polish 6

Washington D D Old St. Joseph’s Church American Center O Square WILLINGS CHANCELLOR ST C V ALLEY K L

Rose B S Athenaeum T Tomb of the Unknown Garden 95 S LOCUST ST Soldier of the U

LOCUST ST B American Revolution Old St. T DOCK ST M S

Magnolia

Mary’s T U

Garden S D

LOCUST ST L Church 7 Mikveh Israel T T T T T T N S T S O

S S S

Cemetery S

2

C P N D H H H H H O R T T T T

T SPRUCE ST

SPRUCE ST R 3 9 4 7 6 5 F T S

Physick House

H DELANCEY ST

T

8 addeus Kosciuszko Pennsylvania National Memorial 8 Hospital Old Pine Street PINE ST Mother Bethel Church PINE ST Church St. Peter’s Church Headhouse/ Shambles Independence National Historical Park (INHP) LOMBARD ST Sports 9 P Stadiums Places to visit Parking Restrooms ATM SOUTH STREET Franklin Square Parking Currency exchange P SOUTH ST FOOTBRIDGE

KEY PHLASH Stop Gloria Dei 10 Walkways (Old Swedes’) Church

A B C D E F G H I