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HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE the Historic Philadelphia Gazette Is Always FREE No HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE the historic philadelphia gazette is always FREE no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 1 Welcome to National Park Service Autumn Historic Philadelphia! Experiences The Fun Continues elcome to Independence National National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior WHistorical Park! I hope you have the opportunity to visit the park’s into Fall! most recent exhibit at the President’s House site at 6th and Market Streets. The President’s House got a lot of ven though summer is over, there’s Everybody knows about America’s attention this summer, as archeologists Estill lots to do in Historic Philadelphia! birthday, as marked by the symbolic made a series of unexpected findings at the site where Presidents George You’ll be too cool for school after signing of the Declaration of Indepen- Washington and John Adams lived taking Once Upon A Nation’s Fall dence on July 4, 1776. September 17, from 1790-1800, and where at least Adventure Tours. Start your evening 1787, the day the delegates to the nine enslaved Africans, kept by Wash- off with Independence After Hours Philadelphia Convention signed the ington, also lived and toiled. Artifacts The Gazette tour, a VIP night – Colonial style U.S. Constitution, is not nearly as well unearthed during this dig will be is available also on the Web at (details on page 3). known. The National Constitution analyzed and then displayed for the www.onceuponanation.org If you’ve been out of school for a couple Center provides a wealth of ideas and public in the Archeology Lab at the of years, take the Tippler’s Tour. One resources to educate Americans about Independence Living History Center part history, two parts fun, this tour the Constitution and our rights and at 3rd and Chestnut Streets. October is archeology month, so I encourage all In this Issue gives you a little sip of history (details responsibilities as citizens. The Center has an exciting calendar of events for of you to stop by the archeology lab, Page 2 on page 3). Constitution Day 2007. For more talk to an archeologist, and see our One thing you probably won’t learn in nation’s history for yourselves! Independence Hall Tickets information, turn to page 4 or go to any classroom is the uniquely spooky Lights of Liberty constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday. Franklin Square and creepy history of Philadelphia. Right across from the National During the month of October, Cobwebs Page 3 Constitution Center is the destination & Cobblestones will trick or treat you that Philadelphia Magazine calls the Programs and Tours to some spine-tingling, true tales. Stop “Best Play Space for Kids” – Franklin at various places in Historic Philadelphia Page 4 Square! There is fun for everyone in to hear some hair-raising stories that National Constitution this “amusement oasis!” Open on Center happened right where you are stand- weekends in September and October, ing! It is hard to decide which is more Betsy Ross House 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Franklin chilling: the tales themselves Square boasts a Philly-themed, Page 5 or the fact that they are Archeologist at work in the Independence 18-hole mini golf course that Historical Happenings true... You decide! (details Living History Center has been described as “nothing Page 6 on page 3). The Independence Living History short of stunning.” And take a Center is also home to the Indepen- NPS Sites spin on the Philadelphia Park dence Park Institute, where we offer Page 7 Liberty Carousel, always a learning for all ages. From our First crowd pleaser! With two Site Locator Fridays at the Galleries of Indepen- free playgrounds, a dence adult education series, to INHP Services & Education relaxing fountain and hands-on archeology programs for Page 8 hot dogs and ice cream, children throughout October, to Historic Philadelphia Map you won’t want to miss Saturday HisSTORY Time! every this Best of Philly Saturday in October, there are lots of destination. opportunities throughout INHP for parents and kids to have fun and learn! Cobwebs & Cobblestones Darla Sidles Acting Superintendent Cobwebs & Cobblestones photo: M. Kennedy for Once Upon A Nation; Independence Living History Center photo: Courtesy of National Park Services 2 no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 ONCE UPON A NATION THANKS ITS PARTNERS & SPONSORS HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE The Gazette is a joint venture of HPI The Lenfest Foundation and the National Park Service, produced with the support of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, The City of Philadelphia and other public trusts. Team Smarty The Avery Brett’s Pony Cash Is King If you have questions, comments or Foundation Racing Stables and the Chapman Family need more information about Mr. Wayne S. Otto Haas National Park Service sites or other Spilove Charitable Trust #2 To see Independence Hall historic sites in Philadelphia and its obtain your FREE, timed countryside, call (800) 537-7676 or ticket at the Indepen- go to www.nps.gov/inde. dence Visitor Center at HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC. 6th & Market Streets. is a non-profit organization Tickets are given out dedicated to promoting, marketing starting at 8:30 a.m. each and providing programming for the day; early arrivals have the Philadelphia Fountain historic district. Once Upon A Nation Society greatest choice of times. Allow about 30 minutes is an initiative of HPI. Religious Society of The Lawrence Saunders Fund Free Quakers to go through security at For more information about Once 5th & Chestnut Streets. Upon A Nation, call (215) 629-4026 or log on to onceuponanation.org. Note: use the restrooms in the Visitor Center or A special thanks to “Franklin for the Fountain” brick donors. across the street from Old For more information about how to join this group of supporters, City Hall since there are please call (215) 629-5801 ext. 207 no restrooms inside the no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 or e-mail [email protected]. secure area. Experience The Lights of Liberty Show don’t miss Philadelphia’s Nighttime Sound & Light Spectacular! these FREEFREE “A hands-down winner!” artsarts && craftscrafts The Philadelphia Inquirer • Experience America’s makemake n’taken’take struggle for Independence. • Head-turning 3-D Best of Philly 2007 activities!activities! surround sound! Best Play Space for Kids! • 5-story illuminated projections SEPTEMBER • Listen as patriots debate BACK TO SCHOOL 8 October 13 & 20 for freedom pencil case decorating Pumpkin Patch • Dramatic celebrity narration with free pencil & eraser decorate A “The historic square sizzles!” The New York Times sugar pumpkin Presented by PECO, An Exelon Company for Halloween Also at Lights of Liberty October 27 Ben Franklin’s Ghost Trick or Treat Ask Ben about his life and times in this free interactive exhibit. see details Bag decorating Show Reservations Required 215-LIBERTY on page 5! with free candy PECO Energy Liberty Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets all activities 11 am – 2 pm (or until supplies last) Open daily from 10 a.m. • Across from the Liberty Bell Lights of Liberty photo: Chiaki Kawajiri; Independence Hall photo: K. Ciappa for GPTMC no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 3 PROGRAMS & TOURS SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2007 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 Daily in September - Tues.-Sun. in October Colonial Guide Betsy Ross House Daily in September - Tues.-Sun. in October 239 Arch Street A Soldier’s Story Joke & Dagger Tues.-Fri. in October Thurs.-Sun. Girl Wonder Thurs.-Sun. City Tavern Colonial Greeter 138 S 2nd Street Fri. & Sat. 6 - 9 p.m. Franklin’s Glass Music Sat. & Sun. Franklin Court Market Street between Franklin’s Footsteps Walking Tour Sat. & Sun. (no tour 9/22 &23) 3rd & 4th Streets Franklin’s Hands on History Sat. & Sun. Franklin Square Entertainer 6th & Race Streets Sat. & Sun. Free Quaker Meeting House Meet a Free Quaker 5th & Arch Streets Wed.-Sun. Colonial Crafters & Greeters Daily Independence Visitor Center The President’s House in 18th-Century Philadelphia 6th & Market Streets Sun. Underground Railroad in Philadelphia Sat. New Hall Military Museum Barnacles and Bullets 322 Chestnut Street Sat. & Sun. Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank Moses Williams Cutter of Profiles Chestnut between 4th & 5th Streets Wed.-Sun. EVENING ADVENTURE TOURS 2 Tippler’s Tour 2 Independence After Hours Tour 2 Cobwebs & Cobblestones Cheers to the spirits of ’76! Enjoy traditional Take a sneak peak into Independence Hall Step back in time as your spooky guide leads drinks and a sip of 18th-century history at after hours. Start with a delicious meal at you on a bone-chilling tour of the macabre Colonial and modern-day watering holes as historic City Tavern before heading over to side of Philadelphia. Tour includes stops at your Colonial guide shares tales of the taverns eavesdrop in the happenings at the Pennsylva- Christ Church Burial Ground, The Free of old. nia State House, circa 1776. Top it all off with Quaker Meeting House, and Franklin Square. Thursdays 5:30 p.m. thru 10/25. the spectacular Lights of Liberty Show. Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 & 7:30 p.m., Tickets are $30 adults; Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. thru 10/27. Tickets are $25 for adults; $25 seniors/students/military Tickets are $76 for adults; $23 seniors/students/military; Must be 21 with valid ID. $70 seniors/students military; $20 children under 12. Tour departs from the Independence Living $50 children 12 and under. Tour departs from the Free Quaker History Center. Departs from the Independence Living Meeting House. History Center. 4 no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 National Constitution Center Celebrates Constitution Day and America’s First Ladies hough the National Con- Though the men who signed Tstitution Center encour- the Constitution impacted our SEPTEMBER 17 ages active citizenship year- nation in countless ways, round, our efforts multiply as women have also been instru- 10 a.m.
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