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Historic Philadelphia Gazette HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE National Park Service No. 102 - August 2016 U.S. Department of the Interior Independence National Historical Park Experience History! The Historic Philadelphia Gazette Once Upon A Nation Free Programming & Tours is always FREE History comes to life in fascinating stories at the Once Upon • Join the Continental Army and drill with Washington’s IN THIS ISSUE A Nation Storytelling Benches and in one-of-a-kind living troops in the Signers’ Garden. 2 & 3 p.m. Tues.-Sat. history programs and tours that let visitors live history as it through 8/13; Fri.-Sat. from 8/19. happened, where it happened. Visit historicphiladelphia.org for • Hear the stirring words of the document that changed more information on these great adventures: the world during a dramatic reading of the Declaration Page 2 • Start the day by raising the ag with Betsy Ross and of Independence behind Independence Hall. 3:45 p.m. her Colonial friends at 10 a.m. at the Betsy Ross House. Tues.-Sat. through 8/13; Fri. and Sat. from 8/19. Tour the House, making sure to meet Betsy in her • Independence After Hours oers a unique opportunity See Philly in a PHLASH upholstery shop daily and Phillis the laundress in the to visit Independence Hall at night to eavesdrop on the Women at Work in Revolutionary America exhibit, debates of the summer of 1776. Start with a delicious, Historic Philadelphia Pass 12-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. meal at City Tavern then head over to see the Founding • Hear the stories that didn’t make it into the history books Independence After Hours Fathers deep in discussion about the Declaration of at Once Upon A Nation’s award-winning storytelling Independence. Presented in cooperation with Independence benches at 13 locations throughout the historic district National Constitution National Historical Park. 5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. thru 8/13; Center (see map on p.4). 11a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. thru 8/13; Fri. and Sat. from 8/19. Fri. & Sat. from 8/19. Tickets are: Ad. $85; Chil. 12 & • Meet History Makers including Ben Franklin under $55; Sr./Stud./Mil. $80. City Tavern 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Franklin Court, omas • Drink, sing and be merry on the Tippler’s Tour: Ben’s Jeerson 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays (except 8/19) at the Kites & Flights, a tavern tour led by everyone’s favorite American Philosophical Society and others. See founder, Ben Franklin, himself. Enjoy cocktails and Page 3 historicphiladelphia.org for the complete schedule. snacks at four stops. 5:30 p.m. ursdays thru 8/11. Tickets are: Ad. $45; Historic Site & Map • Visit Colonial Stations to learn Colonial crafts and games and meet Founding Fathers (and Mothers). Sr./Stud./Mil. $40; must be 21 with valid ID. Location 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues.-Fri. thru 8/12 and Fridays from 8/19. For tickets and details about Once Upon A Nation programs, Visit historicphiladelphia.org for locations. Tippler’s Tour: Ben’s Kites & Flights visit historicphiladelphia.org or call (215) 629-4026. Page 4 Map HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS AUGUST ratification of the 19th amendment. Hear how AUGUST 25 Independence National Historical Park, daylong: AUGUST 5 the steps to this momentous change in American Centennial Founders’ Day – Help celebrate the Betsy Ross House, 5:30-10 p.m.: First Friday politics were inspired by the events which took place National Park Service’s 100th birthday with fun and Movie Night Under the Stars & Stripes – BYOB in Independence Hall. To commemorate educational activities throughout the park all day and snacks and enjoy after hours tours of the House, the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to long. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde followed by an outdoor showing of the campy the Constitution, join park rangers for special classic, The Monster that Challenged the World. programs highlighting the continuing contributions of ONGOING women to the growth of this nation. $5 at the door or at historicphiladelpia.org; Independence Mall Café, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; (215) 629-4026 Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs: Enjoy al fresco dining as you AUGUST 6 • Liberty Bell Center, 11 a.m.: Forging Justice: take in spectacular views of America’s Most Historic Congress Hall, 1-2 p.m.: We Differ as Rational the Women’s Liberty Bell – Find out how Square Mile. The Café is the first stop on the Tippler’s Tour on Thursdays. Charge your smartphone for free The Gazette Friends: A Debate Between John Adams & women in Pennsylvania forged a new symbol for while you dine, courtesy of , or use free is available also on the Web at Thomas Jefferson – the women’s suffrage movement using their own ChargeItSpot A rousing debate between two Wi-Fi. (215)965-2302, indemallcafe.com historicphiladelphia.org famous Founders. Recommended for ages 14 and up. “Liberty Bell” in this 10-minute ranger talk. Independence Seaport Museum, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org • Independence Visitor Center, 12-12:30 p.m.: Thurs.-Sat.: Summer Hours Aboard the Olympia Like us on Franklin Square, 7-11 p.m.: Saturday Night at the Ladies of Liberty, Justice, and Equality – Slide and Becuna – Experience these National Historic Movies – May the Force be with you during this free program highlights the many women whose Landmark ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens facebook.com/historicphilly contributions helped to further the cause of Becuna after hours throughout the summer. on the Great Lawn. Be sure to bring a blanket liberty, justice, and equality for all Americans. Free with museum admission. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org and come early to enjoy the Parx Liberty Carousel • Signers’ Garden, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Follow us on Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily: and Philly Mini Golf. The Women’s American Revolution – During Meet the History Makers – Don’t forget your camera Free; (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org this walking tour, follow in the footsteps of the twitter.com/historicphilly and questions for Philadelphia’s colonial townsfolk! AUGUST 18, 20 & 21 women who used Independence Square to fight Learn about and watch these Colonial-era re-enactors Photos by: Independence National Historical Park, times their own revolution and discover the women’s as they practice their crafts, including quill pen D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, vary: Votes for Women – Half the population of the suffrage campaigns that took place in the shadow calligraphy, “sawdust dolls,” watercolor art and more. M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, U.S. could not vote until after the August 18, 1920 of Independence Hall. Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com E. Savaria, G. Widman. 2 No. 102 - August 2016 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park See Philly in a PHLASH Sightseeing in Philadelphia couldn’t be easier FEATURE EXHIBIT aboard the Philly PHLASH Down- Headed to the White House - Through Election Day town Bus Loop. e most Go from campaign trail to the Oval Office in Headed convenient and aordable to the White House, the multimedia, hands on way for visitors to travel to exhibit that engages visitors of all ages with the election season. Admission is $17.50 for adults, 22 key destinations, $11 Children (4-12); constitutioncenter.org/whitehouse including Independence Constituting Liberty: From the Declaration to the National Historical Park, the PHLASH Bill of Rights - Through 2017 - A unique opportunity to oers daily service every 15 minutes, see one of just 12 surviving copies of the Bill of Rights. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Passes are only $2 per ride or Powers of the President - Explore the nature of $5 per day. Kids four and under and seniors executive power under the Constitution, and how ride free! www.PhillyPHLASH.com. various presidents have exercised it in Powers of the President. Historic documents, media, and interpre- tive graphics showcase how presidents have been defining and redefining the office while testing the Get Your Historic Philadelphia Pass boundaries of presidential power over time. MAIN EXHIBIT at the Independence Visitor Center Start your visit with the Freedom Rising, now open after a multimillion dollar renovation and upgrade of e Historic Philadelphia the Sidney Kimmel Theater, then head to the iconic Pass is a great way to begin Signers’ Hall for a photo opportunity with 42 exploring the nation’s life-sized, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. birthplace. 525 Arch Street (One block past the Independence Visitor Center For one low price, the Historic and one block before Franklin Square) Philadelphia Pass includes two See p. 3 for hours of operation.@ConstitutionCtr days of unlimited on-o access For more information about the National Constitution Center or any of its programs, call (215) 409-6700 or visit to ride the Philly PHLASH constitutioncenter.org. Downtown Loop, and admis- sion to three key historic sites: Show your Historic Philadelphia Gazette the National Constitution at the National Constitution Center Center, the Betsy Ross House, and Christ and $13 for children, 4-12. It is available Box Office to receive free admission to Church Burial Ground. exclusively at the Independence Visitor e Historic Philadelphia Pass is being Center, but pre-purchase is available Headed to the White House oered for the low price of $18 for adults, online at www.HistoricPhillyPass.com. with general admission purchase! Savor specialties including pepperpot soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate it takes two Two entrées for the price of one!* mousse cake, General Washington & Valid Sunday through Friday for lunch & dinner! Thomas Jefferson’s recipes for ale.
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