National Park Service No. 125 - July 2019 U.S. Department of the Interior
NPS NEWS
Independence Welcome to National Historical Park Welcome to Independence Historic National Historical Park The Historic Philadelphia Gazette is always FREE Philadelphia! You’re visiting at one of the most exciting times of the Declaration of Independence. Come of the year, so be sure to take advantage of our participate! many special events and programs available only Some stories may be well known to you and You are in the heart of history and we have so IN THIS ISSUE in the summer. some may be new. I hope your visit to the park many stories to tell you! You’ll meet History Summer means celebration! will enlighten you with new stories of the people Makers in person, hear from storytellers at Page 2 We remember the great events of 1776 and and places of our revolutionary era. A visit to Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, 1787 and the people whose wisdom and any national park brings opportunities for drill with the Continental Army and more. Once Upon A Nation foresight established the principles of govern- adventure with family and friends. We’re Whether you have a couple of hours or a couple Storytelling Benches ment for this great nation before the federal gearing up for our nation’s 250th birthday in of days to spend, check out the helpful informa- 2026 and that means a bigger than ever celebra- National Constitution Center government moved to Washington D.C. We tion in the Gazette to help you make the most remember people whose stories are lesser known tion of Independence. of your visit. Begin your day at the Indepen- City Tavern Coupon but still vital to understanding the United States Details about programs, events and tours are dence Visitor Center, where you can pick up of America. We tell stories of revolution, stories available at the Independence Visitor Center, your free, timed Independence Hall tickets. Page 3 of individuals who struggled and fought for on our website at www.nps.gov/inde or in our Seeing the room where our Declaration of human rights, and stories of many people mobile app – just search for NPS Independence Independence was debated and adopted is a Historic District uniting behind their common values and beliefs. in your mobile app store. I encourage you must... especially during the month where we Happenings Of course, we also mark the 243rd anniversary to start your visit at our Independence celebrate our freedom! of Independence Day with pomp and dignity. Visitor Center. Page 4 Speaking of celebrating Independence, there July 8th is also a unique day on Independence Cynthia MacLeod are plenty of ways to do it all over the Historic Superintendent Programs & Tours Square when we re-enact the rst public reading District in July. Check out the National Constitution Center’s All-American Celebra- Page 5 tion (see p. 2) and the special events at the Museum of the American Revolution, which Fourth of July Activities Historic Highlights Museum Highlights tell the story of American ght for indepen- Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House Museum of the American Revolution, National Page 6 dence in an interactive and dynamic way. Constitution Center ere’s no bigger celebration of America’s National Park Service Birthday than Wawa Welcome America! With special events throughout Historic Philadelphia Page 7 (and beyond), there’s something for everyone. See the details on p. 5. Site Hours Inside, nd everything else you need to know Page 8 to have a great visit. ere’s information about Once Upon A Nation’s amazing Independence Map After Hours, a one-of-a-kind experience that gives you the inside story of the writing of the Declaration (and sneaks you into Independence Hall at night!) and free programs that bring the past to life for the whole family (p. 4 ), a map Liberty Bell Museum of the American Revolution (on the back) and lots more valuable informa- tion to help make your visit a memorable one. Some of the most unique and rewarding The Gazette is available Attraction Highlights Tours Highlights also on the Web at experiences you’ll have in Historic Philadelphia historicphiladelphia.org Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, Independence After Hours, Twilight Tour will be meeting Once Upon A Nation’s History History Maker Meet & Greets Makers – people from the past who will share Like us on their uniquely interesting stories – and at the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, where you’ll hear little known tales from facebook.com/historicphilly our nation’s early years. See the map for locations, and plan to visit some or all of the Follow us on 13 benches during the day to hear stories that history class missed. From meeting Betsy Ross in her upholstery twitter.com/historicphilly shop, to marching with the Continental Army in a military muster, to hearing the stirring Photos by: words of the Declaration read in the shadow Acroterion, K. Ciappa, M. Edlow,D. Cruz, M. Fischetti, J. Fusco, R. Kennedy, of Independence Hall, you’re sure to make memories that last a lifetime and become part J. Holder, M. Kennedy, C. Smyth, Independence Visitor Center Independence After Hours G. Widman, M. Parker, B. Krist, E. Savaria, of your story! A. Sinagoga, Tianyu, G. Widman 2 No. 125 - July 2019 Independence National Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches... Historical Park Telling the Stories You Haven’t Heard
As you wander the streets of Historic Phila- who join to create a revolutionary organiza- delphia, you may be wondering, what’s the tion devoted to ending the practice of slavery. story with the benches? Well, stop and listen All the tales are family-friendly, and many are and you will discover that visits to the Once interactive. Children can pick up a Story Flag Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches will be among the at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from every most unique and memorable experiences you will have storyteller on their journey. Flags with all the stars can be during your trip. redeemed for a History Hero Scattered at 13 locations Certi cate and a free carousel throughout Historic Philadel- ride on the Parx Liberty phia (see the map on the back Carousel in Franklin Square, for locations), the benches are 6th and Race streets. home to specially-trained ere are nearly 90 stories storytellers who will delight being told in all. You’ll hear of you with FREE, short stories, slavery and su rage, doctors sharing the secrets of Philadel- and disease, patriots and pirates phia’s and America’s history. and everything in between. You You will nd the past and present intertwined in will be amazed at what you didn’t know about tales like Dinner Table Diplomacy: Martha Washing- American history and we hope you’ll take our ton rows a Party, the story of dinner parties stories back home with you and make them part thrown by the Washingtons to encourage connec- of your story. tions among political foes and Speaking Up: e For more information about Historic Philadelphia, Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, a tale of Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation Storytelling program, ardent female abolitionists, both white and of color, visit historicphiladelphia.org.
FEATURED EVENTS All-American Celebration 2019 freedom through the lens of the American Independence Week Concert July 1-4 Revolution. e program will provide an July 3, 2 p.m. Celebrate with historic character meet and expanded understanding of Independence Enjoy a festive, free, outdoor concert greets, where visitors can interact with Day–one that sees the holiday performed by the USAF Heritage of America famous gures from history such as Founding as both a celebration and an acknowledgment Concert Band, a group of over 40 profes- Father John Adams. Join the sta each of America’s ongoing struggle to achieve the sional Airman-musicians who captivate morning for a spirited ag raising ceremony, ideals expressed in the nation’s founding audiences on regular tours throughout the and then again in the evenings as they lower documents. East Coast with a variety of renditions of the ag. Visit constitutioncenter.org for great orchestral classics, marches, Broadway Free with admission. the schedule of programs, topics, and meeting hits, jazz standards, movie music, and points. Free. patriotic favorites. Finding the Founders Scholarly Presented in partnership with the U.S. Air Talks and Walking Tours Revolutionary War Encampment Force Heritage of America Band. Free. July 2, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 2-4 e National Constitution Center is At the recreated military encampment at the $5 After 5 p.m. Trivia Night partnering with sites throughout Historic National Constitution Center, visitors can July 3, 5-8 p.m. Philadelphia for this annual event. Scholars step back in time to watch a blacksmith forge Participate in an evening of trivia, based on will share their insights on equality and iron, practice being a Revolutionary-era iCivic’s popular online, educational games, soldier with a wooden musket, stop by the like “Do I Have the Right?” medical tent to visit the surgeon, and observe Free with admission, which is $5 after 5 p.m. Show Your Continental Army soldiers march and drill HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE Historic Philadelphia Gazette on the grounds. Presented in partnership with 525 Arch Street (One block past the the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment. Free. Independence Visitor Center and one block at the National Constitution Center Museum admission not included The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of before Franklin Square) See p. 3 for hours of Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the Box Office to Receive operation. For more information, please visit Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the $2 OFF Admission constitutioncenter.org National Constitution Center. If you have questions, comments or need more information about National Park Service sites or other Savor specialties including historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call pepperpot soup, Martha it takes two (800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde. Washington’s chocolate mousse Two entrées for the price of one!* Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our cake, General Washington & Valid Sun.-Fri. with the use of a major credit card. nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, Children’s entrées will be considered entrées interaction and education, strengthening Greater omas Je erson’s recipes for ale. Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience Open seven days a week. at the time of discount. American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the Daily from 11:30am Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends and Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House, Located at the corner of July 1-8, 2019; Expires July 31, 2019. and Franklin Square. 2nd & Walnut Streets. Coupon must be presented at time of order. For more information about HPI, or to make a (215) 413-1443 *Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée. tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org. No. 125 - July 2019 3 HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS
JULY 7-13 Nearly 30 larger-than-life illuminated displays are on Ride the Philly PHLASH® Museum of the American Revolution, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: display. Plus, enjoy traditional Chinese performances, Meet the Revolution – is summer, explore the voices, handicrafts, food and more. Weekday tickets Ad. $18; e Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop is viewpoints, and experiences of the diverse people of Sr./Stud./Mil.$16; Child. 3-12 $12. Weekends, Ad.$20; a visitor-friendly public transit service that the Revolutionary era. Inside the Museum and on the provides access to 20 stops located near Sr./Stud./Mil. $18; Child. 3-12 $12. must-see attractions, museums, and outdoor plaza, costumed historical interpreters will Timed tickets required Fri.-Sat. Tickets (215) 629-4026, historic sites throughout Philadelphia. make history come alive through theatrical performances, historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestival e PHLASH is now running daily for the dynamic storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations. Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily: summer season, through September 2, with service to is week focuses on African American culture in early Meet the History Makers – Don’t forget your camera each stop every 15 minutes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. America. Free with admission. and questions for Philadelphia’s colonial townsfolk! At just $2 per ride or $5 per day, PHLASH is the most (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events e History Makers inside the Visitor Center o er tales, a ordable way to get around. Children four and under, JULY 8 anecdotes and good cheer about living in 18th-century senior citizens, and SEPTA Key, TrailPass, and TransPass Independence Square, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Philadelphia. Learn about and watch them in their holders always ride free. Passes are available for purchase Re-enactment of the First Public Reading of the crafts, including quill pen calligraphy, “sawdust dolls,” onboard with exact cash only; online, or at any Visitor Declaration of Independence – On July 8, 1776 Colonel Center location. watercolor art, and much more. John Nixon strode to a platform in the State House yard Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLVisitorCenter.com On July 4, the PHLASH will operate a detoured route (now Independence Square) and shared the stunning news Independence Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and schedule. of the Declaration of Independence with the crowd. Help For more information, visit RidePhillyPhlash.com or call urs.-Sun.: Dulcimer Player Performance – Enjoy (800) 537-7676. Text PHLASH to 333-111 to receive text celebrate this historic occasion and join the crowd to hear music played by award-winning hammered dulcimer alerts about service updates. a commemorative reading of the document by a park player, John Lionarons. is music was popular in ranger portraying Colonel Nixon. Free copies will be colonial Philadelphia. Free. (800) 537-7676, given out so that you can follow along and cheer or jeer. PHLVisitorCenter.com JULY Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde JULY 13 Museum of the American Revolution, regular site hours JULY 1-7 American Philosophical Society Museum, 12-3 p.m.: through 7/14: A New Constellation: A Collection of Historic 13-Star Flags – Museum of the American Revolution, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Second Saturday – Free, hands-on activities for families. See 40 rare historic ags which Independence Day Celebration – How will you Free. (215) 440-3440, amphilsoc.org feature 32 di erent arrangements of 13 stars, representing #Be eRevolution? Add a personalized ribbon to a the 13 original colonies. Plus, try on Revolutiona- JULY 19-21 ag-shaped “Declarations Wall” on the outdoor plaza ry-inspired clothing, handle replica objects, and Signers’ Garden, 3-4 p.m.: From Philadelphia to Seneca from Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, July 7. Other events participate in activities like designing your own ag. Falls: Lucretia Mott’s Fight for Equality – include a ag making workshop, Independence Day crafts Join a park Free with admission. and more. In the Museum’s discovery center, Revolution ranger for a walking tour through Historic Philadelphia (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events and hear about what led Lucretia Mott and other local Place, the whole family can explore 18th-century Signers’ Garden, 10-11 a.m. daily (no tour 7/1-7/4): Philadelphia through immersive environments, interactive Quakers to propose and attend the Women’s Rights touchscreens, reproduction objects, and special programs Convention in Seneca Falls, NY in 1848. In the Paths of the Founders – Ranger-led orientation from 12-4 p.m. Free with admission. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde tour of Independence National Historical Park. Explore (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events JULY 23 the world-changing events that happened right here, from Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: History the Declaration of Independence to the creation of a new JULY 4 government. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Independence Visitor Center, 9:45 a.m.& 1:30 p.m.: After Hours: Bros & Foes – Where did Hamilton and Declaration Readings – A fe & drum procession leads Burr go wrong in love and war? Learn how to be o ensive Benjamin Franklin Museum, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. daily: omas Je erson, himself, to proclaim his newly penned but avoid a duel in ten easy steps. Select your second, Dr. Franklin’s Philadelphia walking tour – Printer, Declaration of Independency from Great Britain. bolster your spirits, and see if you can survive a politician, diplomat, inventor - get to know the real Ben Free. (800) 537 – 7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com competitive gallery game night that puts your friendship Franklin as you explore the streets and sites of his beloved National Museum of American Jewish History, to the test. Enjoy happy hour food and drink specials and city. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Independence Day Celebration full access to the exhibits. Second Bank of the U.S., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & See an original letter written by George Washington to the $10. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org/events 3:30 p.m. daily (no tour 7/1-4): Bank Orientation Jewish Community of Newport, Rhode Island, and enjoy Tour Learn about the notable people in the gallery. interactive gallery talks, story time, and Independence ONGOING Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Day arts and crafts projects. Free with admission. (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Second Bank of the U.S., 2:30 p.m. daily: Alexander Hamilton Gallery Tour – While not from Philadelphia, Independence Visitor Center, 1 p.m.: America’s urs.: Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous agmaker as she practices her trade in the country’s only Alexander Hamilton spent time here, and made his mark Birthday Party with Betsy Ross & Termini Brothers in American history here. Learn more during this gallery Bakery – Celebrate America’s birthday where it all began! working 18th-century upholstery shop. is is the only tour. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Watch as the iconic Termini Brothers Bakery sta site in Historic Philadelphia to meet an historical decorate a spectacular ve-tier cake live onsite beginning interpreter daily! Free with admission. Independence Visitor Center, 4-4:10 p.m. daily: Junior at 9 a.m., while arranging 2,500 red, white, and blue (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Ranger Induction Ceremony – After completing the cupcakes into the shape of an American ag. At 1 p.m., Betsy Ross House, 6-8 p.m. ursdays: Rebel ursdays Junior Ranger Booklet, children can meet a park ranger at Betsy Ross arrives with a fe-and-drum procession to lead Meet Betsy in the House’s basement where she will tell the information desk to receive their badge and be “sworn the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to America, before you about the risks she took by agreeing to take on ag in” as National Park Service junior rangers. distributing the cake and cupcakes for FREE! and cartridge-making commissions during the Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Free. PHLvisitorcenter.com, (800) 537–7676 Revolution, and violating her Quaker faith by eloping Independence Seaport Museum, 3 p.m. – dusk Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Betsy’s Independence with a man of a di erent religion and joining the Mon.-Fri.; 12 p.m. to dusk Sat. -Sun.: Paddle Penn’s Day Bash – A daylong celebration highlighted by a “Fighting Quakers.” Free with admission. Landing – Paddle your way around the Penn's Landing naturalization ceremony for 13 children who will take (215) 529-4026, historicphiladelphia.org basin in a kayak, rowboat, swan or dragon for the perfect the oath of citizenship at 1:30 p.m. outdoor recreational activity. $8 per person for a half-hour Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. urs.-Sun.: Meet Phillis Learn the fascinating story of this free African American rental. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org/paddle JULY 5 woman who was born into slavery in colonial Betsy Ross House, 5-9 p.m.: Movie Night Under the Independence Visitor Center, 6-7:15 p.m. daily Philadelphia. Free with admission. Stars & Stripes – Celebrate First Friday with after-hours (no tour 7/3): Twilight Tour – Enjoy an introduction to tours of the House followed by an alfresco showing of (215) 529-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Independence National Historical Park so you are ready to War of the Colossal Beast. Guests are invited to BYOB Franklin Square, 6-11 p.m. daily thru 7/14: explore it the next day. Presented by the Independence and snacks and make an evening of it. Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival – Final days to Historical Trust Volunteer Guides. $5. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org visit this one-of-a-kind celebration of light and culture! Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/indetour 4 No. 125 - July 2019 Hear e Story of Independence Where It Happened, as It Happened Independence After Hours dence After Hours. Make the experience part of your story. Prepare to get goosebumps! e one-of-a-kind Independence After Hours tour sneaks you into Call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphilade- Independence Hall at night to eavesdrop on the phia.org to make your reservation today. Founding Fathers as they debate the Declaration of Independence After Hours is presented in partner- Independence in the summer of 1776. ship with Independence National Historical Park. Start your adventure with a delicious, three-course Tour runs Tues.-Sat. in July (no tour 7/3) and meal at historic City Tavern and then follow your lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. colonial guide on an evening of adventure. He’ll Departs from the Museum of the American Revolu- talk his way past the vigilant night watchman and tion, 101 S. 3rd Street. Reservations are highly lead you into the Pennsylvania State House, now recommended. Tickets are $85 for adults; $55 Independence Hall, where omas Je erson, Ben children 12 and under; $80 senior/student/mili- Franklin and others are deep in discussion over the tary; dining gratuity included. Declaration. ere is nothing quite like Indepen- Recommended for ages 10 and up.
PROGRAMS & TOURS • JULY 2019
Historic Philadelphia is proud to bring visitors FREE, interactive programming all summer long. Check out the following pages for daily programming and make sure your itinerary includes time to experience Once Upon A Nation. Location 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Meet Betsy Ross 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on ursdays Betsy Ross House Flag Raising 239 Arch Street Daily Meet Phillis the Laundress urs.-Sun.
Independence Hall (behind the Hall) Reading of the Declaration of Independence 500 Chestnut Street Tues.-Sat.
Meet the History Makers Independence Visitor Center Daily 6th & Market Streets Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony Twilight Tour Daily Daily 6 p.m.
13 Locations in the Historic District Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Tues.-Sat. - 1-5p.m. 7/4
Signers’ Garden Military Muster 5th Street 2-2:30 p.m.; 3-3:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat.
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Daily Valley Forge National Historical Park Secrets & Spies Sat.
Program Meet a History Maker Tour Performance National Park Service Program No. 125 - July 2019 5 Celebrate America’s Birthday with Free Events in Historic Philadelphia and Beyond Paint the town red, white & blue with fun, free events July 1-4
Celebrate independence in Philadelphia with the • Independence Day, ursday, July 4 kicks o with Wawa Welcome America! festival, the Celebration of Freedom ceremony on Indepen- which features a full schedule of dence Hall at 10 a.m., followed by the Salute to FREE special events and America Independence Day Parade present- activities that the whole family ed by Philadelphia International Airport will love. Historic Philadelphia at 11 a.m. plays host to some • Also on July 4, inside Independence of the festival’s best events. Visitor Center at 1 p.m., join Betsy Ross Some highlights... and Termini Brothers Bakery to sing Happy Birthday to America and enjoy • Visit Historic Philadelphia’s free patriotic cake and cupcakes, with the favorite museums at no charge presentation of an American ag made during Free Museum Days at entirely of cupcakes! the Museum of the American Revolution, the National Constitu- • e Betsy Ross House hosts Betsy’s Indepen- dence Day Bash tion Center, African American Museum , a daylong celebration highlighted by a naturalization ceremony for 13 children who in Philadelphia and others. will take the oath of citizenship at 1:30 p.m. Wawa Hoagie Day • Celebrate the 27th annual is is just a sampling of the great, free events Wawa honoring our troops at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2. Welcome America! is bringing to the Historic • Enjoy the crowd favorite, POPS on Independence District and throughout the city during Indepen- concert in the shadow of Independence Hall at dence Week. For a complete list of programs and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. events, visit welcomeamerica.com Independence National Historical Park Celebrates Freedom Week July 1-4 With Free Activities Celebrate Independence with a variety of free events throughout Independence National Historical Park.
WALKING TOURS: TOURS & TALKS: SLIDE PROGRAMS: 1 p.m., Second Bank of the U.S. 3 p.m., Second Bank of the U.S. • Signers’ Garden, 10-11 a.m. July 2 & 4: omas Je erson Walking Tour - Follow the main author of • July 1: George Washington’s Band of Brothers • July 1: Why the Declaration of Independence the Declaration of Independence through the places Tour introduces George Washington and his Generals. Matters – Why is this document held in such high where he worked on the creation of the new nation. • July 2: Writing the Declaration of Independence - esteem throughout history? • Signers’ Garden, 10-11 a.m. July 1 & 3: John Adams Understand the purpose and language of an • July 2: Loyalists and the 4th of July – How did Walking Tour - Follow one of the key gures in the 18th-century piece of writing. the Declaration of Independence a ect people living Continental Congress through the early • July 3: Charles omson: the most important in Philadelphia in 1776 who were loyal to King war up to the writing of the Declaration founding father you never heard of - Learn more George III? of Independence. about this fascinating man who was involved in • July 3: Arsenal of Liberty - Learn how Pennsylva- SLIDE PROGRAMS: every major event in Congress from Philadelphia to New York. nians produced the goods and weapons needed to 12 p.m., Second Bank of the U.S.: ght for freedom. Young Patriots of the American Revolution • July 1: e Articles of Confederation: • July 4: – Meet some of the “twenty somethings” who sought • July 4: How we Celebrate - Fourth of July through America's Forgotten Constitution - Learn the years. the story of this important step in our history. glory, some of whom gave their lives for the cause. End each day on the front steps of the Second Bank • July 2: King George III; America’s Royal Enemy – of the U.S. at 4 p.m. with is Day in History, a Park Hear the English side of the Revolution. Ranger-led discussion about the events of “this day” in • July 3: e History of the Continental Navy – 1776, from the writing of the Declaration to ghting a Many members of the Continental Congress did not war for a new nation. want a Navy. Discover why and learn its unusual FPO For more information and details about Independence origins and early triumphs and set-backs. National Historic Park’s Freedom Week programming, • July 4: How we Celebrate - See the evolution of visit the Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market Fourth of July through the years. streets, call (800) 537-7676 or go to nps.gov/inde. 6 No. 125 - July 2019 National Park Service ALL PROGRAMS AND TOURS ARE FREE
JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMS Independence National Historical Park - Junior Ranger programs o er a fun way for kids to learn about American History. rough Junior Ranger activities, games and puzzles, participants from 6-14 years of age learn all about the park and can earn Junior Ranger badges. Pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Booklet and then return it to the Independence Trading Cards: Come Face to Face with Visitor Center to receive your award when Independence Mobile App you’ve completed the activities. e Independence History! - Ask a Park Ranger how you can earn Visitor Center, 6th & Market Streets, opens daily free trading cards during your visit. Collecting Explore Independence National Historical Park - home at 8:30 a.m. trading cards is a fun way to learn more about the of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Ben- people, places and things that tell the story of jamin Franklin Museum - with this o cial National Philadelphia and the early years of our nation. Park Service app. Use it to discover the sites and people of the American Revolution, and the founding of the nation. Tap the Sites button Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site to learn more Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at about points of 532 North 7th Street. interest with e site is open Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. professional and 1-5 p.m. photographs and addeus Kosciuszko National Memorial engaging text. Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at Discover the Road to Revolution or follow in 301 Pine Street. Benjamin Franklin’s footsteps on guided audio tours e site is open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. throughout the park. e Postcard feature allows you Germantown White House to share a digital postcard with friends and family from (Deshler-Morris House) Independence National Historical Park. e app is Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at available for iOS and Android devices. Search for “NPS 5442 Germantown Avenue. Independence” in your app store. e site is open Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. e app is FREE.
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INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK BOOKSTORES AND MUSEUM SHOPS e Old City Hall shop has books, toys, puzzles, souvenirs and postcards. Get a key to Independence Hall, miniature Liberty Bells and more. Located on the SW corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. e Franklin Court shop features all things Benjamin Franklin. Browse through dozens of biogra- phies and other writings about Philadelphia’s favorite found- ing father, or pick up one of the many items featuring an image of Franklin. Located between ird and Fourth Streets and Market and Chestnut Streets.
ese stores are operated by Eastern National, a not-for-pro t partner of the National Park Service. Proceeds from your purchase help support Independence NHP.
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HISTORIC SITES ELFRETH’S ALLEY F2 PHYSICK HOUSE E8 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY D4 ARCH STREET FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE E3 Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. urs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12-3 p.m.; 101 South Independence Mall East 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FRANKLIN COURT E4 Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20 (215) 923-3811 PORTRAIT GALLERY AT THE SECOND BANK D5 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA C7 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Fragments of Franklin Court 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. $12; Sr./Stud. $11; Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Closed U.S. Post O ce: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. POWEL HOUSE E7 Active Mil. with ID/Ch. under 12 FREE BETSY ROSS HOUSE F3 Printing O ce: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 NEW HALL MILITARY MUSEUM E5 239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026 Benjamin Franklin Museum: urs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12-3 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 965-2305 Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; urs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (fee); 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m. Ad. $8; Sr./Stud. $6; Family $20 Closed Ad. $5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$4; Audio Guide FRANKLIN SQUARE C1 T EORGE S NITED OLISH MERICAN (incl. admission): Ad. $8; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $7 S . G ’ U P A 6th & Race Streets METHODIST CHURCH E1 CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM E6 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily thru 7/13; 10 am - 9 pm 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 daily; 10 am - 10 pm Fri. & Sat. from 7/14; Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival 6-11 p.m. Groups by appt. only FREE SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE E5 daily thru 7/13 ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E8 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE C3 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026 THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. NATIONAL MEMORIAL E8 after services FREE GLORIA DEI “OLD SWEDES” CHURCH 305 Pine St, Philadelphia - (800) 537-7676 916 South Swanson Street (215) 389-1513 THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SITE E8 Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE 555 Market Street Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE GREAT ESSENTIALS EXHIBIT C5 West Wing of Independence Hall OTHER SITES (800) 537-7676 MUSEUMS INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER C4 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL Corner of 6th and Market Streets across Chestnut, through security FREE SOCIETY (APS) MUSEUM D6 from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 Daily 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; INDEPENDENCE HALL C5 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442 Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets urs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (1-5 p.m. 7/6) 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 7/1-7/3 FREE QUARE URGER (800) 537-7676 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM S B C1 Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 7/1, 7/2 IN PHILADELPHIA B3 6th & Race Streets & 7/4; Tours o ered every 20 minutes, tickets 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Opens daily at 11:30 a.m. are required; pick up free tickets at the ur.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; U.S. MINT D2 Betsy Ross House Independence Visitor Center. Please note: Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; 151 N. Independence Mall East security screening closes 15 minutes before the Sr. $10; Members FREE (215) 408-0114, CARPENTERS’ HALL E5 building closes for the evening. No tickets FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 needed after 5 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. FREE. OF PHILADELPHIA C2 MIKVEH ISRAEL CEMETERY A7 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 CHRIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA F4 823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE SERVICES 2nd Street above Market Street By appt. only (215) 922-1695 FIREMAN’S HALL MUSEUM F2 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12:30-5 p.m.; MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH C9 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Language Services Park maps are Ad. $5; Stud. $2 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Info available in 20 languages. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services. INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM H6 German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Donation suggested. Tours by appt. CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND D3 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 OLD CITY HALL D5 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; National Landmark Visitor Center concierge staff is fluent in Sun.12:30-4 p.m.; Ad. $3; Stud. $1 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Historic ships cruiser Olympia and submarine nine languages including Spanish, French, Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Becuna: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (last boarding at CITY TAVERN F6 German and Italian. Information about the FREE 6:15 p.m.) Ad. $16; Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; Liberty Bell and other park sites is available 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Child. 2 and under & members FREE Lunch from 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sun.; Dinner OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH E1 in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger LIBERTY BELL CENTER C4 from 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. & 3 p.m. Sun.; open 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 or the Visitor Center staff if you have a holiday Mondays Tours by appt. FREE 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 specific request. Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Please note: security CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL D4 OLD PINE STREET CHURCH & screening closes 5 minutes before the building Accessibility for the hearing impaired, 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 HISTORIC GRAVEYARD D8 closes for the evening. FREE a portable loop system is available inside mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 the Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION E5 FREE 101 S. 3rd Street - (215) 253-6731 equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, CONGRESS HALL C5 Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. and induction loop receivers. Tours by reservation; Open to walk through Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 6/29-7/7; Ad. $21; Youth A receiver with headphones is also available Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and FREE (6-17) $13; Sr./Stud./Act.Mil/Teach. $18; if a hearing aid is not compatible. Curb cuts Chestnut, through security FREE OLD ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH D1 Ch. 6-18 $12; under 5 free; Members free are at corners on perimeter sidewalks. All DECLARATION HOUSE B4 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER D3 major sites have ramps. Photo albums with 599 S 7th Street - (215) 965-7676 (215) 627-1838 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 pictures of 2nd floor exhibits are available. Closed Tours by appt. FREE Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Audio description of exhibits & AV are at Poe OLD ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH & and Kosciuszko Houses, NPS Rangers DESHLER-MORRIS HOUSE CC BY-SA 3.0 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 7/2-7/3; Ad. $14.50; Sr. NATIONAL SHRINE E6 describe exhibits elsewhere. All films are (GERMANTOWN WHITE HOUSE) (OFF MAP) (65+)/Col. Stud. (w/ID) $13; 5442 Germantown Avenue - (215) 965-2305 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Youth (6-18) $11; Child. (under 6) FREE open captioned, with audio description and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for hours & tours. FREE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM E5 assisted listening. To arrange for American Sign Language services, please contact us EDGAR ALLAN POE OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH D7 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 at least two weeks in advance. Use the relay NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE C4 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) & Coll. Stud. (w/I.D.) service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-5 p.m. by appt. FREE $13; Youth (6-18) $11; Ch. (under6) (215-597-7130). FREE 8 No. 108 - MayNo. 12527 - -June July 20192017
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