April 2021 | Issue 17 Page | 1 – A publication of the Global Philadelphia Association and the World Heritage City Project – Signer’s Garden, Independence National Historical Park Educating amazing episodes with presented in partnership with Global Kids with different stories to tell in each. History Hunters. Global Citizen was also an episode partner. Roots The second Heritage Storytime Heritage Storytime has been a episode aired on January 13th The third Heritage Storytime large part of the education and was centered around Dr. episode aired on February initiatives that the Global Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have 11th. In this extra special Philadelphia Association has a Dream Speech” as illustrated addition, GPA had an formed. Heritage Storytime has by Caldecott Honor-winning interactive storytelling been a valuable asset to our artist, Kadir Nelson. The adventure, featuring GPA’s Philadelphia World Heritage community in educating episode aired the week before Coloring Book. The book comes children about other MLK Day, allowing for a perfect in three different languages - languages, cultures, our educational opportunity for the English, Spanish and Japanese. history, and more. Due to the local schools in Philadelphia. Marilyn Russell of WOGL FM pandemic, Heritage Storytime Dr. King’s message of freedom read the coloring book, which is presented virtually through and equality for everyone was features main characters Caleb Zoom. Since November of explored further with a virtual and Olivia visiting important 2020, we have aired five tour of the Johnson House, cultural and historic sites all www.globalphiladelphia.org @GlobalPhila Global Philadelphia Association April 2021 | Issue 17 Page | 2 over Philadelphia. Students Building WHC as the diverse foods that also participated in drawing Awareness & Philadelphia has to offer. We and dance activities. hope that in our efforts, not Ownership only do we connect with Episode four was a special Philadelphia is known to have Philadelphians who are excited bilingual episode, presented in some of America’s most to get back into the restaurant both English and Spanish. Tania diverse restaurants. Local scene, but with tourists as well. Ramos Otón from Esperanza events like Philadelphia’s With conditions steadily Academy read the book ‘Slide! Restaurant Week attempt to improving, tourists visiting the ¡Deslízate!,’ written and highlight these unique area are coming back in waves. published by Morning Circle restaurants and cultures, This summer we will continue Media. Otón was able to however, in light of the to write articles on the variety interact with her audience with pandemic, these events have of restaurants to draw in some fun movement activities. not built up the business they business. This episode also included a usually do. Since the beginning visit to Smith Memorial of quarantine and shutdowns, Playground, a historic and fun local restaurants have been playground here in suffering in the realm of Philadelphia. From here we clientele. As an organization taught children how other kids dedicated to the showcasing of have played (or continue to cultural diversity and ethnic play) throughout history, and heritage within Philadelphia, all around the world. Partners Global Philadelphia Association for this episode included Smith (GPA) has organized a food- Memorial Playground, Morning centered article series, the Circle Media, and the World Heritage Food Project, Esperanza Arts Center. to garner support and generate GPA has also made it a point to In the fifth episode presented business for these local gems. feature foods and culture from April 15th, Basma Jaber from The World Heritage Food our team. We have always Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Project allowed members of valued the differences among presented Morning Circle the GPA team to explore new our members and have Media's book, ‘Let’s Cook for restaurants around the city therefore decided to make the Ramadan!’ This episode was with unique heritages. Trying World Heritage Food Project another bilingual special and the food and experiencing the more personal to the GPA was presented in both Arabic atmosphere in these local family. We asked our team of and English. Ramadan is an spots gave writers the tools writers to not only find important celebration, and this and experience to write restaurants in Philadelphia but episode highlighted that. We beautiful articles, featured on to write from their own discussed the importance of both the GPA website as well experiences as well. We have both fasting and food for as social media outlets. taken the initiative to have Muslims in Philadelphia, as well writers describe their favorite as the world. Episode partners These articles range from local meals and recipes from their were Al-Bustan Seeds of German breweries in South families and culture. By doing Culture, Penn Middle East Philadelphia to restaurants in so, we are showing others the Center, & Morning Circle Chinatown and more. This diversity and inclusion within Media. series will boost people’s our organization and awareness of these highlighting our team. restaurants’ existence, as well (continued on page 5) www.globalphiladelphia.org @GlobalPhila Global Philadelphia Association April 2021 | Issue 17 Page | 3 events to reunite the Philly community. These Preserving & sites represented Philadelphia’s most historical places, events, and people and can be found in Celebrating Historical neighborhoods & Cultural Assets throughout the city. Participating NHLs offered visitors a variety Philadelphia celebrated of opportunities to the International Day for explore and learn about Monuments and Sites their site’s historical on April 18th by significance. You can welcoming visitors back purchase a beautifully illustrated map of the to the region’s National Landmarks by visiting Historic Landmarks globalphiladelphia.org/heritage-map. (NHL). Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) partnered with 22 historic sites and museums to present “Reopen Participating Sites: House Day” to encourage in-person and virtual Stenton exploration of the region’s history and heritage. The Woodlands Participating sites Eastern State offered tours for Penitentiary Historic visitors, virtual Site programs, special Mother Bethel AME events, and much Church more. This day is Carpenters' Hall organized annually by Arch Street Meeting the International House Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia raise awareness of cultural heritage and promote Founder's Hall at Girard College efforts for heritage conservation. Wagner Free Institute of Science Beth Sholom Synagogue According to Beth Hessel, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, “Participating Hill-Physick House staff and volunteers felt the excitement of Academy of Music interacting with members and guests who came Colonial Germantown Historic District to tour the building and explore our exhibits. The Cliveden 56 guests really engaged with every aspect of the Fort Mifflin open house. We were able to provide welcome to new members who had not yet been into our Christ Church Burial Ground building and to sign up several new members Historic Rittenhouse Town enthused by what they experienced. We look Woodford Mansion forward to making this an annual tradition!” Johnson House Historic Site Second Bank of the United States (Independence Twenty-two of Philadelphia’s 67 national NHP) historical sites held either in-person or virtual Elfreth's Alley www.globalphiladelphia.org @GlobalPhila Global Philadelphia Association April 2021 | Issue 17 Page | 4 #11 Sustainable Cities and #4 Quality Education - This Highlighting our Communities- TD Bank project is sponsored by St. Global Efforts: The Foundation is the sponsor of Joseph's University. Two this project. Ellen Tiberino has murals will be painted – on the Sustainable been selected as the artist for SJU campus and Samuel this project! Tiberino is a Gompers School walls. Artist Development Philadelphia native and known Isabella Akhtarshenas has Goals Campaign throughout the city for her been commissioned. The non- amazing artistic talent and we profit donation will go to The SDG team at GPA has been are excited to work with her. Samuel Gompers School. working tirelessly to advance We will have an update on #16 Peace, Justice, and Strong all of our SDG projects these projects soon! Institutions – The Harry and throughout the City of Katherine Halloran Family Philadelphia. From zoom #1 No Poverty - This project is Foundation is the sponsor for meetings with artists and being sponsored John and this project. Harry Halloran is a sponsors to site visits and video Susan Smith. John Smith, a well-known business executive tapings, we are moving former partner at Reed Smith and philanthropist. The forward with all the essential LLP, and former GPA Board Hallorans have specified details to ensure 17 public Chair, currently serves as GPA Project Home for the non- works of art appear on walls in Board Emeritus. A Philadelphia profit donation. neighborhoods across our artist, Gabe Tiberino, has been great World Heritage City. commissioned to create the For more information on work of art reflecting the No Global Philadelphia’s SDG Here’s what new! Poverty Goal. When projects, as well as a map on #7 Affordable and Clean Energy completed, the work will be the location of current and This project is sponsored by sited in West Philadelphia. The upcoming SDG murals, please the Kleinman Center for Energy