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National Park Service No. 62 - January/February 2012 U.S. Department of the Interior HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS JANUARY Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 1 p.m. Once Upon A Nation Storytellers as Black History The & 3 p.m. (also 1/15): The Legacy of Benjamin Month gets underway. JANUARY 4 Historic Philadelphia Gazette Franklin – Despite his 305 years, Benjamin Franklin Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Christ Church Burial Ground, 11-11:30 a.m.: is always FREE remains ageless in many portraits. Join a Park FEBRUARY 4 & 5 Benjamin Rush Birthday Celebration – Event to Ranger for a tour of the Portrait Gallery. Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 2 p.m.: commemorate the 267th anniversary of the birth Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Happy Birthday Thaddeus Kosciuszko – of Dr. Benjamin Rush, one of 18th-century America’s JANUARY 16 Celebrate the Polish general’s birthday with a special most prominent physicians and patriots. A remem- National Constitution Center, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: tour featuring him and other notable foreign brance and prayer service will be held at his grave. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – A day of generals who helped America win independence. Free. (215) 922-1695; www.christchurchphila.org IN THIS ISSUE musical and dramatic performances and special Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde JANUARY 14 craft activities. Participate in a quilting and sewing FEBRUARY 9 Historic Philadelphia Center, 2-5 p.m. service project for the Women Against Abuse shelter. City Tavern, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.: A Cooking Page 2 (continues 1/15 & 1/16): Celebrating Dr. King At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the F.M. Kirby Auditorium, Presentation with City Tavern – Chef Walter Staib Family activities celebrate the life & legacy of the Historical Happenings visitors can take part in a sing-along concert with will provide a presentation of 18th-century cooking. Civil Rights leader. award-winning, interactive musical group “Two of a $20 Friends’ members,$30 nonmembers. Liberty 360 Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Kind.” Local college students and actors will read the (215) 861-4971, Friendsofindependence.org Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 2-3 p.m. famous “I Have a Dream” speech at 12 p.m. FEBRUARY 11 Sponsors (also 1/21): Franklin & Poe Birthday Children can make special crafts, including a “Hands Historic Philadelphia Center, daylong Celebration Philadelphia was a printing and across the World” chain and “I Have a Dream” (continues 2/12 & 2/14): Valentine’s Celebration Page 3 publishing center in the 18th & 19th centuries thanks mobiles. The International Opera Theater, in Bring your sweetheart to Historic Philadelphia for a to the contributions of two unique men born a partnership with ValueDiversity.org, will perform at uniquely patriotic date! Site Hours century apart: Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Allan 3 p.m. in the F.M. Kirby Auditorium. Volunteers can (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org for details Poe. This slide program celebrates their January register in advance at www.mlkdayofservice.org/ to FEBRUARY 17 birthdays and their contributions to American participate in service projects at the Center. National Constitution Center, regular museum Page 4 culture. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Free with admission. hours thru 9/3: From Asbury Park Map Independence Visitor Center, check at NPS desk (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org to the Promised Land: The Life & Music of for times (also 1/15 & 1/17): Benjamin Franklin JANUARY 17 Bruce Springsteen – Celebrate the right to free Film Festival – Enjoy three 30-minute films about Independence Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: expression at an exhibition that rocks! Explore Benjamin Franklin: Disney’s Ben & Me, The Disco- Armonica Demonstrations – Enjoy the sounds Springsteen’s career in the first major exhibition very Channel’s The Real Ben Franklin and the of this musical instrument invented by Franklin about the American songwriter. Created by the Rock original Franklin Court film, Portrait of and described by his wife as sounding like the and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this must-see a Family. See one or see them all! “voices of angels.” Demonstrations will be presented exhibition makes its East Coast debut, offering an Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde all day long. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde in-depth and personal look at the musician and the man. View more than 150 artifacts, including the JANUARY 19 Fender Esquire guitar from the cover of Born to Run, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, the outfit he wore on the cover of Born in the HOLIDAY HOURS 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Candlelight Tour – Celebrate Poe’s U.S.A., numerous handwritten lyric manuscripts, 203rd birthday with a special candlelight tour of his posters from all phases of his career, and various house, focusing on the famous stories he wrote here honors including his Academy Award for the song HISTORIC SITES OPEN in Philadelphia. Free; reservations required. Streets of Philadelphia. In addition, the exhibition (215) 597-8780 features Springsteen’s 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, New Year’s Day January 1, 2012 Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, which he purchased after the success of Born to Independence Visitor Center 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Edgar Allan Poe Film Festival Run. Admission is $24.50 for adults; $23 seniors & Center 11 a.m.-4 p.m. In celebration of the author’s 203rd birthday, students; $12 children 4-12. (215) 409-6700, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. see how Hollywood interpreted some of his constitutioncenter.org House 11 a.m.-5 p.m. most famous stories. FEBRUARY 17-19 Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde National Constitution Center, regular museum Historic Philadelphia Center 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 7-8 p.m.: hours: From Asbury Park to the Promised Land Franklin Square 12-5 p.m. Early American Bookstores – James Green, Opening Weekend – Celebrate the grand opening of this new exhibit with activities & programs Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Curator of The Library Company’s Benjamin Franklin exhibit, will look at what Franklin’s bookshop can celebrating the American spirit. January 16, 2012 Free with exhibit admission. Betsy Ross House 10 a.m.-5 p.m. teach us about the plight of bookstores today. $7 Friends’ members, $12 non-members. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Historic Philadelphia Center 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (215) 861-4971, friendsofindependence.org. FEBRUARY 18 Independence Visitor Center 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. JANUARY 20 Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 2 p.m. Liberty Bell Center 9 a.m.-5 p.m. American Philosophical Society & Christ (also 2/19): The Many Faces of George Church Burial Ground, 11-11:45 a.m.: Washington Celebrate Presidents’ Day weekend and The Gazette National Constitution Center 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington’s birthday with this special tour of the is available also on the Web at Independence Hall 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Birthday Celebration This procession and wreath laying culminates many portraits of Washington. Also featured, will be historicphiladelphia.org portraits of Martha Washington and many of in tributes at the grave of Benjamin Franklin. President’s Day February 20, 2012 Washingon’s comrades, including generals, Betsy Ross House 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org diplomats and congressmen. Like us on Follow us on Historic Philadelphia Center 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FEBRUARY Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Independence Visitor Center 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. FEBRUARY 18-20 Liberty Bell Center 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FEBRUARY 3 The Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Historic Philadelphia Center, 2-5 p.m. Presidents’ Day Celebration – Historic chocolate National Constitution Center 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (continues 2/4 & 2/5): Black History Month making and special Monday hours to celebrate Independence Hall 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Kick-Off – Meet important figures from history, like the holiday weekend. civil rights pioneer Octavius Catto, and hear riveting Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde stories about the African American experience from continues on page 2 2 No. 62 - January/February 2012

THE FIRST SITE TO SEE BEFORE YOU SEE THE SITES Come in from HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS

the cold for continues from page 1 by many of the Founding Fathers including multimedia exhibition from the Japanese FEBRUARY 18-20 George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and American National Museum with an original the best show Absalom Jones. The 20-minute tour features theatrical production created by the Center. The in town! Historic Philadelphia Center, 2-5 p.m.: the religious, architectural, and political groundbreaking exhibit-theater hybrid Presidents’ Day Celebration – Once Upon A significance of one of the enduring institutions illuminates the real-life experiences of a diverse Nation Storytellers will bring history to life with of Philadelphia. group of seven Americans who bravely fought exciting, interactive stories. Suggested donation $3 Ad.; $2 Stud. for equality, freedom and justice overseas and at Warm up and be wowed this winter! Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Now showing in the PECO Theater (215) 922-1695, www.christchurchphila.org home during the World War II era. Their National Constitution Center, regular museum Independence Visitor Center: Philadelphia compelling stories connect powerfully to current in the Historic Philadelphia Center hours: Presidents’ Day Celebration – During Liberty 360 History This Way – The ultimate interactive debates about immigration, citizenship and civil is , the first 360-degree, the holiday weekend, visitors will learn about the rights in America. Free with admission. role of the president and what it takes to be mobile application introduces you to all of 3D experience ever developed. Philadelphia’s historic treasures. As your own (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Don’t miss the chance to see this Commander-in-Chief. Guests will learn about the history of the executive branch as they play the personal tour guide, it will steer your steps National Constitution Center, incredible new 12-minute show that “Hail to the Chief” quiz game. At craft activity through Philadelphia’s historic mile, down the 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 2/1-2/29: Black History immerses viewers in symbols of tables, children can create campaign buttons, same streets walked by our founding fathers, Month Programming – During daily interactive freedom. Step inside the specially- design their own presidential seals, and more. showing you the rich history and details of the programs, guests can learn about the lives of designed theater, and Benjamin Guests also are invited to join in a special landmarks you pass along the way. our nation’s greatest African American leaders, Learn more and download app at the history behind the Emancipation Procla- Franklin appears in a ground- President’s Tour of the Center’s core exhibition, The Story of We the People. Presidential re-enactors philadelphiahistorythisway.com or search mation, and more. Explore the Center’s core breaking 360-degree, 3D show, will mingle with guests, pose for photos, sign “Philadelphia History” in the iTunes store or exhibition, The Story of We the People, which unlike anything that has been seen autographs, and discuss their lives and Android marketplace from your mobile device. highlights important moments in black history. before. Dr. Franklin escorts the presidencies. Free with admission. Historic Philadelphia Center, Guests can participate in an interactive program audience on a journey of discovery (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; that will explore the history of African and exploration of America’s most 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.: Liberty 360 in the PECO Americans in the U.S. Military, from the slaves who fought for their personal freedom during beloved symbols. ONGOING Theater – Experience this 12-minute 3D spectacular that immerses viewers in symbols the American Revolution, to the “Buffalo This is a one-of-a-kind experience Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m-3 p.m. of freedom. Dr. Benjamin Franklin hosts the Soldiers” of the late 19th century, and World the whole family will love! Tues.-Sun.: Meet Betsy Ross – Hear from one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets: $6 Ad.; $5 War II’s Tuskegee Airmen. Free with admission. America’s most famous flagmaker about her Chi./Sr/Stud./Mil.; Family four pack is $20. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org exciting life and fascinating times. Free with (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, admission. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org National Constitution Center, regular 1-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in February: Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.- Sun.: museum hours thru 1/8: Spies, Traitors The Underground Railroad in Philadelphia Betsy Ross House Walk of Fame – Many & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America During the 18th & 19th centuries, Philadelphia notables have visited the House over the years. As Exhibit examines the challenges of securing was an important stop on the Underground you tour the site, spot the 13 “stars” and learn Railroad. Learn more about the people and about their experience at the home of America’s the nation without compromising civil liberties. Liberty 360 runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through artifacts, multimedia elements, and places connected to this important era in Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Most Famous Flagmaker. Free with admission. history during this slide program. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org interactive exhibits, visitors will uncover stories Sun. Tickets are $6 for adults and City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: of espionage, treason, and deception from Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde $5 for children 12 and under, The Ales of the Revolution – Enjoy a sampling 1776 to today. $15 Ad; $14 Sr./Stud.; Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, seniors and active military of ale recipes by George Washington, Thomas $11 ages 4-12; FREE active military, 3 & under. 1-1:30 p.m. Sundays in February: members. A family four pack is Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org. The President’s House – Learn more about the offered for $20. For tickets & Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the National Constitution Center, regular house that stood at the corner of 6th and Market information, call (215) 629-4026 children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.com museum hours thru 1/16: Fighting for Streets and the various individuals, both free and or visit historicphiladelphia.org. Christ Church, regular site hours: Democracy: Who is the “We” in “We the enslaved, that lived there. The Patriot Church – Visit the church attended People”? – Unique offering unites a must-see, Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

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Historic Philadelphia Independence Seaport Old First Reformed Church E1 HISTORIC SITES Center 360 C5 Museum H6 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 Arch Street Friends 6th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 E3 Tours by appt. FREE Meeting House Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm. $12; Sr./Stud. $10; 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Old Pine Street Church & Independence Hall C5 Ch. $7; Under 3 FREE. Sun. 10 a.m.-12 FREE Historic Graveyard D8 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets Liberty Bell Center C4 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 The Athenaeum (800) 537-7676 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Services; Of Philadelphia C7 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Please note: security Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m.Tours by 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; No tickets required. Please screening closes 15 minutes before the building note: security screening closes 5 minutes before reservation; open to walk through FREE Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE closes for the evening FREE the building closes for the evening. FREE Old St. Augustine Church D1 Betsy Ross House F3 Independence National Constitution 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge 239 Arch Street - (215) 686-1252 Visitor Center C4 Center D3 (215) 627-1838 Tours by appt. FREE Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue.-Sun.; Closed Corner of 6th and Market Streets across 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Old St. Joseph’s Church & 1/23-1/30 for maintenance Ad. $4; from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; (open 9 a.m. National Shrine E6 Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$3; Audio Guide: Ad. $6; Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE 2/19); Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $5 Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony: Ad. $14.50; Sr. $14; Ch. 3-12 $8; Active Mil. Call for hours & tours. FREE Bishop White House E6 Sat & Sun 4 p.m. (10 min.) & Ch. under 3 FREE Old St. Mary’s Church D7 309 Walnut Street Kosciuszko Nat. Memorial E8 E5 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Open Wed.-Sun.; Sign up at the 301 Pine Street - (215) 597-9618 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Independence Visitor Center desk for tour Wed.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. FREE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. Services or by appt. FREE Carpenters’ Hall E5 Liberty 360 in the PECO Ad. $7; Sr. $6; Stud. $5; Ch. FREE SquareBurger C1 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Theater D5 National Museum Of 6th & Race Streets 6th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE American Jewish History D4 Closed Christ Church Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 101 South Independence Mall East St. George’s United Burial Ground D3 Ad. $7; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6; (215) 923-3811 Methodist Church E1 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 Family Four Pack $20 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Closed Old City Hall D5 Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ad. $12; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; City Tavern F6 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Sr./Stud. $11; Active Mil. with ID/Ch. under Sat.-Sun. Groups by appt. only. FREE 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE 12 FREE St. Peter Episcopal Church E8 Opens daily at 11:30 a.m. Physick House E8 New Hall Military Museum E5 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 Congress Hall C5 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 322 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last Closed Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4 Pemberton House Museum after services. FREE Declaration House B4 Groups over 10 $3 each; Under 6 FREE Shop & Bookstore E5 4 South 7th Street - (800) 537-7676 Portrait Gallery At the 316 Chestnut Street - (215) 597-8019 Second Bank D5 SERVICES Closed Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 15% discount for 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 teachers with ID or proof of teaching FREE Edgar Allan Poe Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Language Services National Historic Site C4 Polish American E7 Park maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 Cultural Center Museum E6 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The Elfreth’s Alley F2 Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Visitor Center concierge staff is fluent in 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Fam. $12; Under 6 FREE U.S. Mint D3 nine languages including Spanish, French, Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. The President’s House Site E8 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 408-0114 German and Italian. Information about the Museum: Ad. $5; Ch. 6-18 $1; under 6 FREE 555 Market Street Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Last visitors Liberty Bell and other park sites is available Federal Reserve Bank Daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE admitted at 4 p.m. FREE in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger or of Philadelphia C2 Todd House E6 the Visitor Center staff if you have a 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 4th & Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 OTHER SITES specific request. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Wed.-Sun.; Sign up at the Independence Christ Church Philadelphia F4 Accessibility Franklin Court E4 Visitor Center desk for tour. For the hearing impaired, a portable loop 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695 system is available inside the Visitor FREE - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; Center, compatible with all telecoil Printing Office: MUSEUMS 1-5 p.m. Sun.; Info available in 20 equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. American Philosophical languages. Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 U.S. Post Office: and induction loop receivers. A receiver Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Society (APS) Museum D6 Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 with headphones is also available if a Fragments of Franklin Court: 104 South 5th Street - (215) 440-3427 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 hearing aid is not compatible. Curb cuts Closed Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule. are at corners on perimeter sidewalks. All Franklin Square C1 Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” major sites have ramps. Photo albums with 6th & Race Streets African American Museum Church pictures of 2nd floor exhibits are available. Closed In Philadelphia B3 916 South Swanson Street - (215) 389-1513 Audio description of exhibits & AV are at 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Free Quaker Meeting House C3 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.;Closed Mon. FREE Poe and Kosciuszko Houses, NPS Rangers 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-5801 Ad. $10; Ch. (4-12 yrs.) $8; Stud. describe exhibits elsewhere. All films are (w/ I.D.) $8; Sr. $8; Free to Members Mikveh Israel Cemetery A7 823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 open captioned, with audio description and Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Chemical Heritage Found. E5 assisted listening. To arrange for American C5 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 FREE Summer Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sign Language services, please contact us 5448 Germantown Ave. - (215) 597-7130 Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. (Tues.-Fri., & Sun.) Rest of year: By appt. only. at least two weeks in advance. Use the Closed first Fri. of each month. FREE Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church C9 relay service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call Great Essentials Exhibit C5 Fireman’s Hall Museum F2 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 (215-597-7130). West Wing of Independence Hall 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Services. (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Donation suggested. Tours by appt. 4 No. 62 - January/February 2012 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 T S T T Edgar Allan Poe T

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