Ride the Philly PHLASH® Start Exploring Philadelphia's Historic District Live History on Independence After Hours Tour
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National Park Service No. 119 - September-October 2018 U.S. Department of the Interior Ride the Start exploring Live History Independence National Philly Philadelphia’s On Independence Historical Park PHLASH® Historic District After Hours Tour e Philly PHLASH® Philadelphia’s Historic District is the Birthplace Experience this one-of-a-kind adventure The Historic Philadelphia Gazette Downtown Loop is the of the Nation, America’s First World Heritage through October 20 is always FREE most convenient and City, and home to iconic landmarks, cultural Independence After Hours oers a aordable way for visitors institutions, diverse museums, outdoor attrac- one-of-a-kind chance to “sneak” into Indepen- IN THIS ISSUE to get around Philadelphia. tions, and restaurants. e 2018 Historic dence Hall at night! Join your colonial guide e PHLASH route provides access District Pass provides an aordable way to visit on Friday and Saturday evenings through to stops located near must-see attractions must-see sites for one low price. It includes October for a delicious, three-course meal one-time admission to the National Constitu- throughout the city and at historic City Tavern before heading out on Page 2 tion Center, Betsy Ross House, and Christ in the Historic District daily through Septem- an evening of adventure where you’ll eavesdrop Church Burial Ground; and a One-Day Pass on ber 3, with weekend service (Friday-Sunday) on the conversations of the Founding Fathers Historic District Philly PHLASH. beginning September 7-November 18. as they debate the Declaration of Indepen- Happenings (cont.) e PHLASH provides service to each stop Learn more and purchase your 2018 Historic dence in the summer of 1776. District Pass, available for pick up exclusively at every 15 minutes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for just Independence After Hours is presented in National Constitution $2 per ride, or $5 for an all-day pass. Passes the Independence Visitor Center. (800) 537-7676, HistoricPhillyPass.com cooperation with Independence National Center are available for purchase onboard vehicles Historical Park. e tours begin at the Museum with exact change and cash only; online; or at of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd Street City Tavern any Visitor Center location. Senior citizens, and run 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; children 4 and under, and SEPTA Key and $85 Adults; $80 Seniors/Student/Military; Pass holders ride free! Page 3 $55 Kids 12 & under. Advance reservations For more information, call (800) 537-7676 or are strongly suggested. For tickets, call Historic Site & Map visit PhillyPHLASH.com. 215 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org. Location Page 4 HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Map SEPTEMBER bestselling book and what life was like for real SEPTEMBER 15-16 children on and o the battleeld during the Signers’ Garden, 2-3 p.m., also 9/22-23; SEPTEMBER 1-3 American Revolution. Free with admission. 9/29-30: American Revolutions: How Spain Historic Philadelphia, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Once and Her Colonies Saved the United States Upon A Nation – Final weekend to immerse (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org SEPTEMBER 7 Ranger-led walking tour through historic yourself in history with activities all over the Society Hill explores the vital contributions Historic District, including a morning ag Betsy Ross House, 5:30-10 p.m.: First Friday to the American Revolution of the Hispanic raising at the Betsy Ross House, storytelling Movie Night Under the Stars & Stripes diplomats who lived there. Free. at 13 benches, a military muster for kids and e popular event continues with after-hours (800) 537-767, nps.gov/inde a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Inde- tours and a fun lm! BYOB and snacks and camp pendence to end the day. out in the courtyard for Revenge of the Creature Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Free. For complete schedule of events, visit starting at 7:30 p.m. $5 at the door or in advance. Our Constitution – Illustrated program high- historicphiladelphia.org (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org lights the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Museum of the American Revolution, SEPTEMBER 8-9 The Gazette 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.: SEPTEMBER 16 is available also on the Web at Franklin Court Courtyard, 3-4 p.m., also Back to School – Find out how children in the 9/15-16; 9/29-30: e British Occupation of Congress Hall, 1-2 p.m.: e Baneful Eects historicphiladelphia.org of the Spirit of Party – Why did political parties 1700s learned their ABCs, apprenticed for trades, Philadelphia – Join a Park Ranger for a walking and grew up to be revolutionaries in Revolution emerge while Philadelphia was the capital of the tour and hear stories from the British Army’s Like us on Place, the Museum’s discovery center. United States? Join a Park Ranger to nd out in Free admission for kids 12 and under. occupation of Philadelphia from September 1777 this special program celebrating the signing of the (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org to June 1778 U.S. Constitution. facebook.com/historicphilly Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m.: Labor Day Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde SEPTEMBER 14 Follow us on Weekend Celebration – Enjoy one last blast of SEPTEMBER 18 summer fun with the Lightning Bolt Express Betsy Ross House, 5-10 p.m.: Little Rebel Beer Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: Train, plus carousel rides, Philly Mini Golf and Garden presented by Devil’s Den – Friday History After Hours: Independent Labels Learn twitter.com/historicphilly more. Attractions ticketed. edition of the popular series which features craft about revolutionary fashion with the Museum’s (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org beers from local brewers, tasty treats from some costumed educators and try (revolutionary) Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa, of the city’s most popular food trucks and jazz by D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, J. Holder, SEPTEMBER 2 things on for size. Happy hour in the Cross Keys M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, Museum of the American Revolution, the Melange Jazz Collective. cafe will feature drink specials. Michael Parker, E. Savaria, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: “I Survived the American Food and drink are pay-as-you-go; Houst tours $5. $10. (215) 253-6731, amrevmueum.org G. Widman Revolution, 1776” – Author discusses and signs (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org continues on page 2 2 No. 119 - September-October 2018 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park continues from page 1JANUARY OCTOBER 11 along the trail. Plus, enjoy rides around the Betsy Ross House, 5-10 p.m.: Little Rebel Square on the Lightning Bolt Express train. SEPTEMBER Beer Garden presented by Devil’s Den Free for children 10 and under while supplies SEPTEMBER 22-23 e nal event of the series features craft beers last; tickets required for train. (215) 629-4026, Signers’ Garden, 3-4 p.m.: American from local brewers and tasty treats from some historicphiladelphia.org Prisoners of War in Philadelphia of the city’s most popular food trucks. Walking tour focuses on the more than 700 Food and drink are pay-as-you-go; ONGOING (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia. Continental Soldiers who were held in the Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily: Walnut Street Jail during the nine months the OCTOBER 20 British Army occupied Philadelphia. Franklin Square, 12-2 p.m.: Pumpkin Patch Meet Betsy – Meet America’s most famous Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Pick a pumpkin and decorate to take home. agmaker as she plies her trade in the Free for children 10 and under; while supplies country’s only working 18th-century OCTOBER last. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org upholstery shop. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org OCTOBER 5-28 OCTOBER 20-21 Franklin Square, 6-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. in Museum of the American Revolution, Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. urs.-Sun.: October: Spooky Mini Golf – Philly Mini 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Occupied Philadelphia Meet Phillis – Meet an African American Golf is transformed into spooky fun for the Tour the city as it was in the fall of 1777, laundress, born into slavery, educated and season with fog, lights, music and surprises. when British redcoats occupied it. Visit a later freed. Tickets required. bustling marketplace, a military encamp- Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org ment, and the yard of Carpenters’ Hall, and historicphiladelphia.org OCTOBER 6 meet soldiers, civilians, and spies. See website City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: Betsy Ross House, 5:30-10:30 p.m.: First for pricing. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org e Ales of the Revolution – Sample ale Friday Movie Night Under the Stars & Edgar Allan Poe NHS, 10:30 a.m. & recipes by George Washington, omas Stripes – Celebrate the spooky season with 2:30 p.m.: Just the Facts, please! – To com- Jeerson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander evening tours of the House, followed by a memorate the 169th anniversary of Poe’s Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the special double feature in the courtyard with the death on October 7, 1849, storytellers will children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.com original Bucket of Blood and Night of the Living present theories about the cause of Poe’s Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dead on the bill. $5 at the door or in advance. mysterious death. Fri.-Sat.