Historic Philadelphia, Inc. 2014 Season Fact Sheet

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HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC. 2014 SEASON FACT SHEET

DESCRIPTION: Historic Philadelphia, Inc. makes our nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction, and education, strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience American history. In partnership with the National Park Service, Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation brings history to life, featuring immersive walking tours, History Makers, Storytelling Benches throughout the Historic District and at Valley Forge, and the Benstitute to specially train all staff. Franklin Square is a family-friendly play place with Philadelphia-themed Mini Golf, the Parx Liberty Carousel, and SquareBurger, hosting parties and special events in the Pavilion in Franklin Square, culminating the year with the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show. Liberty 360 3D Show, an inspiring journey led by Benjamin Franklin, is a year-round indoor attraction shown in the PECO Theater at the Historic Philadelphia Center. The Betsy Ross House takes visitors into the life and stories of America’s most famous flagmaker, with interactive and changing exhibitions. HPI’s highly educational Full Day Field Trip Experience, now in its second season, once again sold out and will reach an audience of more than 6,500 elementary students in 2013-2014 school year. HPI is especially proud to have provided educational history programs for more than 2,700 students in underserved school communities at no cost to those students or their schools. For information on school field trips or other education programming, call 215- 629-5801 x240.

TOURS: FOR ALL TOURS: recommended to arrive 30 minutes in advance to pick up tickets and see the Liberty 360 3D Show for only $5. Independence After Hours Independence After Hours is an evening walking tour visiting some of the landmarks of Philadelphia’s Historic District and immersing the visitor with Colonial characters who bring history to life right in the place where it happened. In this exclusive opportunity to visit inside Independence Hall at night after public hours, tour-takers experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople entertain guests. The Colonial host then “sneaks” everyone into the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall), once he talks his way past the vigilant night watchman. Inside the Hall, visitors witness several Founding Fathers deep in discussion over the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Add on Liberty 360 3D Show to complete your night for only $5. May 23 – June 7: 5:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays June 10 – August 16: 5:30 pm, Tuesdays - Saturdays August 22 – October 25: 5:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays – more –

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Departs from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets $85 adults, $55 children 12 & under, $80 senior/military/student (dining gratuity included) Duration: 2 ½ hours. Wear comfortable shoes. Recommended for children 10 and older.

Tippler’s Tour Past and present meet on Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s weekly authentic Colonial pub crawl, featuring four different seasonal offerings. Visitors join a Colonial host to hear stories and drinking traditions with fun and lighthearted songs and toasts of the era. With drinks and snacks at each of three modern day watering holes –Salon 401 at Omni Hotel, National Mechanics, Victoria Freehouse, plus the historical City Tavern – the “tippler” guide shares some of Benjamin Franklin’s most fun phrases for someone who is drunk, including “nimptopsical” and “tipsicum grave.” Hear tales about how taverns were used as recruiting stations (getting people inebriated sometimes helped convince them) and how news of the day was discussed in the taverns. May 22 – December 18: 5:30 pm, Thursdays (except November 27) May 22 – July 3: Tippler’s Tour: Ben’s Kites & Flights: 5:30 pm, Thursdays Toast with Dr. Benjamin Franklin as he joins part of the tour and guests hear stories and talk with the Founding Father. July 10 – September 18: Tippler’s Tour: Colonial Tales & Ales: 5:30 pm, Thursdays Wind through the streets of Old City, imbibing drinks and a little sip of history at Colonial and modern-day watering holes. September 25 – November 6: Tippler’s Tour: Ghosts & Toasts: 5:30 pm, Thursdays Historic Philadelphia’s Colonial pub crawl gets spiked with seasonal beers and tales that will give you goosebumps! Cheers to the spirits of ‘76! NOTE this tour departs from the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street. November 13 – December 18: Tippler’s Tour: Yuletide Cheers & Beers: 5:30 pm, Thursdays (except November 27) It’s the most wonderful time… for a beer! Raise a glass of cheer on Once Upon A Nation’s Colonial pub crawl through Historic Philadelphia. It is 1777 and the British are occupying Philadelphia…will there be holiday celebrations during this tumultuous time? Step with us into the holiday season in charming Old City, circa 1777, whilst enjoying winter brews and festive libations. Departs from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets $40 adults, $35 senior/military/student. (tastings & gratuity included, 21 and over with valid I.D.) Duration: 2 hours

ONCE UPON A Ten one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are NATION scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s STORYTELLING history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed BENCHES: storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from every storyteller on their journey. Flags with all the stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and a free carousel ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel. May 24 – 26, Memorial Day Weekend: 11 am - 4 pm May 30 – June 7, Fridays and Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm June 10 – August 16, Tuesdays - Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm August 22 – 30, Fridays and Saturdays: 11 am - 4 pm August 31 & September 1: 11 am - 4 pm Throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, FREE The free storytelling benches will be at these 10 locations in the Historic District: 1. Independence Visitor Center

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2. Historic Philadelphia Center 3. Independence Square, behind Independence Hall 4. Signers’ Garden 5. The ACE Charitable Foundation Storytelling Bench at Carpenters’ Hall 6. Franklin Court 7. Christ Church 8. Betsy Ross House 9. The Lincoln Financial Storytelling Bench at the National Constitution Center 10. Wawa Storytelling Bench in Franklin Square

VALLEY FORGE: Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Guaranteed to educate and entertain, these one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are in two locations around Valley Forge National Historical Park. Storytellers, trained at the unique Benstitute, share riveting stories of the encampment, and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Short, five-minute stories are told for free at one of the signature 13-foot curved benches. Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 – 26: 11 am - 4 pm May 31 – June 8: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm June 9 – August 17, daily: 11 am - 4 pm August 23 – 31: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm September 1: 11 am - 4 pm September 6 - October 26: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm TWO locations: Visitor Center and General Washington’s Headquarters, FREE Valley Forge programs are supported by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Friends of Valley Forge, the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Valley Forge Secrets & Spies – NEW FOR 2014! George Washington needs help! There’s rumor of a plot to have him kidnapped at Valley Forge. Be the first to enlist and join a spy network to uncover the traitors involved. Learn 18th-century spy techniques including invisible ink, counterespionage, and looking for secret messages as young guests work with operatives to foil the plot. FREE! June 14 – August 16: 1 pm, Saturdays Tour departs from the Train Station at General Washington’s Headquarters. FRANKLIN SQUARE: Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares, and the only one dedicated to fun. Award-winning Franklin Square is a family-friendly play place located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, featuring Philly Mini Golf, a renovated vintage marble fountain, playgrounds, the Parx Liberty Carousel, and the acclaimed SquareBurger, with offerings from STARR Restaurants. After a day of experiencing the treasures of Philadelphia’s history, putt through some of the city’s most famous icons, take a ride on hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex or Smarty Jones aboard the carousel, enjoy a rest next to the refreshing fountain, and dine on the finest burgers and shakes in town. All summer long, enjoy stories about our nation’s history from the Once Upon A Nation storyteller. Awarded Best of Philly® two times by Philadelphia Magazine and one of the Five Coolest Playgrounds in the United States by Yahoo! Franklin Square: 6th & Race Streets. Franklin Square opens daily, 7 days a week, at 10 am. SquareBurger is open 7 days a week through October 31, opening at 11:30 am Mondays - Thursdays, 11 am on Fridays - Sundays. Closing hours vary by season. All hours are weather permitting.

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2014 Franklin Square Season Operating Hours: March 1 – March 21: 10 am - 5 pm, daily March 22 – May 22: 10 am - 7 pm, daily May 23 – September 1: 10 am - 9 pm, daily; until 10 pm, Fri & Sat September 2 – 30: 10 am - 7 pm, daily Oct. 1 – 31: 10 am - 7 pm, daily; until 9 pm, Fri, Sat, & Sun November 1 – November 12: 10 am - 5 pm, daily November 13 – December 31: 10 am - 8 pm daily (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) SquareBurger Season Operation Hours: March 29 – May 22: 11:30 am - 6 pm, Mon - Thurs; 11 am - 7 pm, Fri & Sat; 11 am - 6 pm, Sun May 23 – September 1: 11:30 am - 7 pm, Mon - Thurs; 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat; 11 am - 8 pm, Sun September 2 – September 30: 11:30 am - 6 pm, Mon - Thurs; 11 am - 6 pm, Fri - Sun October 1 – October 31: 11:30 am - 6 pm, Mon - Thurs; 11 am - 7 pm, Fri - Sun

• Philly Mini Golf: Putt around the city on this Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course! $9 adults/$7 children (3-12), FREE for children under 2 • Parx Liberty Carousel: A zebra, a lion, an eagle, horses and more! Hop on this spectacular all-American style carousel with hometown racehorse heroes Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones. $3 per person (adult or child), FREE for children under 2 • Playgrounds: Slides, swings, and spinners…bring the kids and enjoy two playgrounds! Open year-round and free. • SquareBurger: STARR Restaurants presents a delicious menu featuring burgers, hot dogs, french fries, and delectable frozen treats such as The Cake Shake with Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet© and a Shake-of-the-Month! • The Pavilion in Franklin Square – Host a birthday party, family reunion, and corporate or special event in this charming space adjacent to the carousel and fountain. Enjoy the Pavilion heated, air-conditioned, or open-air all year long. Made possible by the William Penn Foundation. 2014 Special Events at Franklin Square [12 - 3 pm, except where noted] All free activities are available during stated times or while supplies last May 11, 11 am - 1 pm – Mother’s Day Brunch in the Square – Treat mom to a delicious breakfast, followed by a round of Philly Mini Golf and ride on the carousel. Kids can also make a flower craft for mom ($25 advance ticket purchase required). May 15, 6 pm – An Evening in Franklin Square presented by Parx Casino – A magic night of fun, dancing, and fundraising in Philadelphia’s prettiest setting (tickets required). May 24 – 26 – Memorial Day Celebration – Kick off the summer season with fun featuring carnival games ($.25 per play) and the Lightning Bolt Express Train ($5 adults, $4 children). June 14 & 15 – Father’s Day in Franklin Square! – A special dad/child combo: a round of mini golf followed by a SquareBurger, fries, and a soft drink (2 for $30!). July 4 – 6, 12 pm - 3 pm – Independence Day Family Fun – Celebrate America’s birthday with fun featuring carnival games ($.25 per play) and the Lightning Bolt Express Train ($5 adults, $4 children). July 31, 11 am – Franklin Square’s 8th Birthday Party – Wish the Square happy birthday with cake, cut by Ben Franklin himself. FREE! August 30 – September 1 – Labor Day Celebration – Celebrate the end of summer with fun featuring carnival games ($.25 per play) and the Lightning Bolt Express Train ($5 adults, $4 children). October 3 – 31, 6 - 9 pm – Spooky Mini Golf – Philly Mini Golf is transformed into

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spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises (Fri., Sat., and Sun. evenings) (tickets required). October 18 – Pumpkin Patch – Pick a pumpkin out of our Pumpkin Patch and decorate it to take home, FREE for children 10 and under. October 25 – Trick-or-Treat Trail – Make your very own Trick-or-Treat bag and follow the Trick-or-Treat Trail map throughout Franklin Square. FREE for children 10 and under. The Lightning Bolt Express Train takes visitors on a fall train ride around the Square ($5 adults, $4 children). November 13 – December 31, 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm – Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle – Sparked by Benjamin Franklin’s imagination, Electrical Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show is the key to holiday fun in Franklin Square! More than 50,000 lights create two alternating shows every 30 minutes. December 31, 3 - 8 pm – Kids’ New Year’s Eve Countdown – Enjoy music, crafts, and dancing in The Pavilion with a free countdown and Square Drop at 6 pm, with a view of the 6 pm fireworks over the Delaware River, followed by showings of Franklin Square’s Electrical Spectacle until 8 pm. HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA The Historic Philadelphia Center, across the street from Independence Hall and the CENTER: Liberty Bell, is the gateway to an authentic Historic Philadelphia experience, including attraction tickets, immersive walking tours, historic-themed gifts, and the one-of-a-kind Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater. The Center is the headquarters for all of Historic Philadelphia’s programs, and serves as the departure point for the organization’s walking tours, provides guest services such as restrooms, and offers expanded retail operations by Aramark. 6th & Chestnut Streets April 1 – May 23: 10 am - 6 pm, Mon – Sat; 11 am - 5 pm, Sun May 24 – 26, 10 am - 8 pm, extended hours May 27 – June 22: 10 am - 6 pm, daily June 23 – August 10: 10 am - 8 pm, Mon – Sat; 10 am - 6 pm, Sun August 11 – August 29: 10 am - 6 pm, daily August 30 – September 1, 10 am - 8 pm, extended hours September 2 – March 31, 2015: 10 am - 6 pm, Mon – Sat; 11 am - 5 pm, Sun (Christmas Eve: open 10 am – 3 pm) Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Colonial For A Day – New for 2014, Historic Philadelphia, Inc. debuts a program where children (ages 4-12, sizes 5-14) can don Colonial-period attire and immerse themselves in their Historic Philadelphia visit. Rental provides dresses and colorful sashes for girls, and shirts and haversacks for boys. Families can rent these costumes at the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th and Chestnut Streets, and receive a Colonial Map to guide them on their travels. Created by artisans from the Philadelphia region, the outfits reflect traditional children’s clothing from 18th-century Philadelphia. The rented attire can be enhanced with a variety of accessories for purchase at the Historic Philadelphia Center gift shop, including mob caps, bonnets, bows, tri-corner hats, and wooden muskets. While at the Historic Philadelphia Center, visitors can picture themselves in 1776 at the green screen photo booth and purchase tickets for various Historic Philadelphia attractions. Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets $24.95 per person for full day rental April 5 – 30, Saturdays and Sundays (see hours of Historic Philadelphia Center, above) May 1 – August 30, daily (see hours of Historic Philadelphia Center, above) September 1 – November 30, Saturdays and Sundays (see hours of Historic Philadelphia Center, above) – more – Historic Philadelphia, Inc. 2014 Fact Sheet * Page 6 of 8

LIBERTY 360: Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater takes visitors on a patriotic adventure led by Benjamin Franklin in 3D. From the bald eagle to the Statue of Liberty, discover the stories behind some of America’s most beloved symbols of freedom. The 15-minute film surrounds the audience in the customized wraparound PECO Theater. Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets Open daily, year-round, 363 days a year Shows every 20 minutes April 1 – May 23: 10 am - 6 pm, Mon – Sat; 11 am - 5 pm, Sun May 24 – 26, 10 am - 8 pm, extended hours May 27 – June 22: 10 am - 6 pm, daily June 23 – August 10: 10 am - 8 pm, Mon – Sat; 10 am - 6 pm, Sun August 11 – August 29: 10 am - 6 pm, daily August 30 – September 1, 10 am - 8 pm, extended hours September 2 – March 31, 2015: 10 am - 6 pm, Mon – Sat; 11 am - 5 pm, Sun (Christmas Eve: open 10 am – 3 pm) Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day $6 adults, $5 senior/military/student and children 12 & under, $20 family four-pack Duration: 15 minutes BETSY ROSS HOUSE: The Betsy Ross House is dedicated to preserving the story of Betsy Ross, her life as an upholsterer and flagmaker, and the experiences of Colonial working-class women during America’s Revolutionary era. The House, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, is one of Philadelphia’s most popular historic attractions with nearly 200,000 visitors annually. The House is two and a half stories with eight rooms and was originally built in 1740. The House is restored to the period from 1776-1779, when Betsy Ross, as the story tells it, created the first American flag. The House is furnished with period antiques and some reproduction furniture. Highlights include several objects known to have belonged to Betsy Ross. Visit Betsy Ross in the country’s only interactive colonial upholstery shop and get an up close look at the parlor, where she famously received the Flag Committee, and her bedroom where the first flag was secretly stitched. Kids will love the interactive exhibits in the House’s basement. See changing exhibits in the gallery and meet Betsy Ross, in person. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, begin the day at the Flag Raising with Betsy Ross and one of Colonial friends at 10 am! March 1 – November 30: 10 am - 5 pm, daily December 1 – February 28: 10 am - 5 pm, Tuesdays – Sundays, closed at 3 pm on December 24 (Open holiday Mondays, including December 29, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day) 239 Arch Street Admission is $5 adults, $4 children/students/seniors/military. Audio tour available for$7/adult, $6/senior/student/military/child starting, includes admission. Duration: 25 minutes. 2014 Exhibition This spring, visitors to the Betsy Ross House can see the brand new exhibit, Navigating Night: Life After Dark in Colonial Philadelphia which examines nighttime rituals in the 18th century. Find out how the colonists prepared for bed, slept, and other interesting facts about life after dark. 2014 Special Events at the Betsy Ross House May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, and October 3, 5 pm – First Friday Movies Under the Stars and Stripes and Extended Hours at the Betsy Ross House – $5 admission includes a tour of the Betsy Ross House and a movie in the courtyard. Visitors are encouraged to bring food and a bottle of wine to watch the movie. – more – Historic Philadelphia, Inc. 2014 Fact Sheet * Page 7 of 8

May 2: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959) June 6: Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) August 1: The Brain That Wouldn’t Die (1959) September 5: Little Shop of Horrors (1960) October 3: Double feature – A Bucket of Blood (1959)/Night of the Living Dead (1968) May 10, 4 - 5:30 pm – Mother’s Day Tea with Betsy – $25 per ticket. Dine on an elegant array of tea sandwiches and pastry and sip on fine teas in a beautiful, historic setting. New this year, guests will have the unique opportunity to view artifacts not normally displayed. Guests will take home a keepsake special gift. Children 2 and under free with adult admission. Price includes audio tour. Food courtesy of City Tavern. June 8-14 – Betsy Ross House Flag Day Festival – Celebrate Flag Day in the birthplace of Old Glory with a week of fun festivities for the whole family at the Betsy Ross House this June. Flag Festival 2014 kicks-off at the start of National Flag Week on June 8 and continues through Stars & Stripes Saturday on June 14. Festivities begin with Betsy raising the flag over the House, continues with a daylong scavenger hunt for kids, and concludes with a flag retirement ceremony. Other highlights of the week include visits from Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, crafts for kids, a flag retirement ceremony, and the chance for young visitors to drill with the Continental Army. The celebration culminates on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14 with a day full of family-friendly entertainment and activity in the House’s courtyard. The seventh annual Stars & Stripes Saturday is the highlight of the new Stripes & Stars Festival, a celebration of both Flag Day and the birthday of the U.S. Army, which features events on Independence Mall, at the National Constitution Center, and the Betsy Ross House. July 4, 11 am - 3 pm – Betsy’s Independence Day Bash – Activities for kids, a children’s naturalization ceremony at 1:30 pm, ceremonial bell ringing at 2 pm. FREE! July 5 & 6 (July 7 is National Chocolate Day), 11 am – 4 pm – Colonial Chocolate Making – Demonstrations (and tastings!) of the tasty treat that’s more American than apple pie. Representatives from American Heritage Chocolate, the Historic Division of Mars, will provide demonstrations. FREE! October 11-12, 11 am – 4 pm – Colonial Chocolate Making – Demonstrations (and tastings!) of the tasty treat that’s more American than apple pie. FREE! December 31, 11 am - 4 pm – Betsy’s Birthday Bash – Birthday cake and crafts for kids. FREE! FREE PROGRAMS: Flag-Raising at the Betsy Ross House Start your day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard with Betsy Ross and one of her Colonial friends, raising the thirteen-star flag with pomp and circumstance. FREE. May 24 – September 1, 10 am, daily Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street

Smell the History at the Betsy Ross House Visit the House’s medicinal herb garden and learn to identify healing (and dangerous) plants by their smells. Sponsored by Teva Pharmaceuticals. May 4 – August 29, Sundays, 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

Military Muster The marching drum is a sure sign: the Continental Army is looking for a few good kids, for drills in the art of marching and musket etiquette. FREE. May 24 – 26, Memorial Day Weekend: 2 and 3 pm, twice daily May 30 – June 7, Fridays and Saturdays: 2 and 3 pm, twice daily June 10 – August 16, Tuesdays - Saturdays: 2 and 3 pm, twice daily August 22 – 30, Fridays and Saturdays: 2 and 3 pm, twice daily

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August 31 - September 1: 2 and 3 pm, twice daily Signers’ Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets

Declaration Reading Greet the History Makers, favorite characters from the Once Upon A Nation stories come to life, and hear moving readings from the Declaration of Independence. FREE. May 24 – 26, Memorial Day Weekend: 3:45 pm May 30 – June 7, Fridays and Saturdays: 3:45 pm June 10 – August 16, Tuesdays - Saturdays: 3:45 pm August 22 – 30, Fridays and Saturdays: 3:45 pm August 31 - September 1: 3:45 pm Behind Independence Hall

PARTNERS: Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is led by President and CEO Amy Needle and Board Chair William H. Haines, IV, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Independence National Historical Park, Visit Philadelphia™, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

FUNDERS: The Lenfest Foundation and H.F. Lenfest, PECO, Parx Casino, William Penn Foundation, The ACE Group, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation, ARAMARK, Board of Directors of City Trusts, William J. Avery, Brett’s Pony, Cash Is King Racing Stable, Team Smarty and the Chapman Family, Kathy and Peter Linneman, PNC Bank, Commonwealth Financing Authority: Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program, Wawa, The McLean Contributionship, Google, Juhi and Neil Shah, The Coby Foundation, Ltd., Mathew Kraut, Connelly Foundation, Teva Pharmaceuticals, The HBE Foundation, Wells Fargo, Blank Rome LLP, The Philadelphia Activities Fund, City Tavern, Religious Society of Free Quakers, Jolley Bruce Christman, William H. Haines, IV, Edward G. Rendell, Econsult Solutions, Inc., The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, Valley Forge Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Friends of Valley Forge, and DNB First. MORE INFORMATION: Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s programs include the Betsy Ross House, Once Upon A Nation storytelling and immersive walking tours, Franklin Square, and Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater. For all Historic Philadelphia, Inc. event information, call 215-629-4026, 877-462-1776, or visit www.historicphiladelphia.org to buy tickets online. Tickets available in person at the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets. Follow HPI at twitter.com/HistoricPhilly and twitter.com/FranklinSqr, on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/HistoricPhila or http://on.fb.me/FranklinSquare, or on Instagram instagram.com/historicphilly.

All events, prices, and dates are subject to change. ### EDITOR’S NOTE: High-resolution photographs are available for media usage at: http://tinyurl.com/HPIphoto. Email [email protected] for login information.

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