HISTORIC GAZETTE the historic philadelphia gazette is always FREE no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 1 Welcome to 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 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. – 4 p.m. Constitution Birthday Party! we lead the charge for national mental in shaping U.S. history, Enjoy all the festivities from the weekend events, plus the bronze statues of constitutional education on with some great examples and George Washington will come to life right before your eyes! the anniversary of the being our first ladies. 10:30 a.m. Naturalization Ceremony Constitution’s signing, From October 5 through Join us as dozens of foreign-born people officially become citizens of the United September 17. December 31, the Center will States. Second Lady of the , Lynne Cheney, will serve as the This year’s annual “America host First Ladies: Political distinguished guest speaker with an introduction by Third Circuit Judge and First Reads the Constitution” event Role and Public Image. This Lady of , Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell. will be a theatrical recitation Smithsonian Institution Noon America Reads the Constitution from memory of the entire exhibition features more than In a new twist on this tradition, the annual public reading will feature a recitation Constitution by T.S. Grant. two centuries of inaugural and from memory of the entire U.S. Constitution and all 27 Amendments by T.S. Grant, Elizabeth Eckford of the Little evening gowns, clothing and a former Baltimore city schoolteacher. Rock Nine will also join the jewelry, White House furnish- 1:30 p.m. Induction of Elizabeth Eckford to the Center for the ceremonial ings and china, photographs American National Tree addition of her name to the and portraits, and campaign The Center, in partnership with Scholastic, will add a new name and biography to American National Tree in the and personal memorabilia. It the success of a presidential the American National Tree. Elizabeth Eckford of the Little Rock Nine will attend main exhibition. Lynne examines the demanding administration. the ceremonial addition of her name to the Tree, along with the student who Cheney will be among the duties of the presidential Admission to First Ladies costs proposed her story. honored guests at both a partner and national hostess, $15 for adults, $14 for seniors 5:30 p.m. 50th Annual Owen J. Roberts Memorial Lecture on the Constitution launch for a new web tool explores how her role has ages 65 and up, and $9 for titled ConSource, and a natu- evolved from ceremonial children ages 4-12. Admission Named in memory of the University of Pennsylvania’s former law school dean who ralization ceremony held at colleague to one of inter- to the Center’s main exhibi- served on the U.S. Supreme Court, this year’s lecture is titled The Battle Against Terror: The Judicial Role and will be given by Aharon Barak, professor of law at the the Center. national celebrity and recog- tion is included. Hebrew University of Jerusalem and former President of the Supreme Court of More information about these nized political power, and For ticket information, call Israel, in celebration of Constitution Day. and other events is available at illustrates the importance of (215) 409-6700 or visit (215) 409-6700 • www.constitutioncenter.org www.constitutioncenter.org. the first lady’s public image to www.constitutioncenter.org. All events are free Join Us for Fall Fun at the Betsy Ross House

amily fun continues through the the Pennsylvania Historic & and Tuesday through Sunday Ffall at Philadelphia’s Betsy Ross Museum Commission, in the in October to answer all your House. Be sure your plans include house’s basement. Play history questions. And, that’s not all. CITY TAVERN plenty of time to enjoy all the site detective by matching these You’ll also enjoy a hilarious has to offer. Take our tour, meet 18th-century household tools sword fight, catch a performance “Let’s do lunch” Betsy, catch some colonial-style with their modern counterparts... about colonial women and hear entertainment, shop for unique it’s harder than it sounds. the true tales of a Continental gift items and relax in our shady Army soldier and sailor. TWO ENTREES FOR courtyard before you head to your The crowds are lighter, the THE PRICE OF ONE* next stop. weather is cooler... we look Only valid with the use of a major credit card. Start your visit with our exciting forward to seeing you this fall Valid Sunday through Friday. audio tour to discover the real life at the Betsy Ross House! Not valid for special menus & restaurant holidays. Beverages, Tax & Gratuity are not included. and times of the remarkable The Betsy Ross House is woman behind the legend. Betsy located at 239 Arch Street, just Valid for Lunch only; Ross was a wife, mother, entrepre- blocks from Independence 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. seatings. neur, successful businesswoman Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Coupon must be presented at time of discount. and patriot... a true modern house is open from 10 a.m. to Expires October 31, 2007 Not Valid October 7 & 8, 2007 woman who lived more than 5 p.m. daily in September; *Discount is determined as the least expensive entrée, children’s two centuries ago. You’ll be Then, find out even more about closed Mondays beginning in meals are considered entrées. amazed by her story! Betsy from the lady herself. October. Check out the complete Don’t miss our new Name That America’s most famous flagmaker schedule on page 3 for program 215-413-1443 Tool exhibit, made possible by is in residence daily in September times and details.

NCC photo: R. Kennedy for GPTMC; Betsy Ross House photo: Betsy Ross House no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 5 HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER Second Bank of the United States, 7 – 8 p.m.: First Fridays at the OCTOBER 30 Galleries of Independence – Meet some of the Galleries’ residents. National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: The Kennedys: Portrait SEPTEMBER 5 Meriweather Lewis and William Clark are just two of the interesting of a Family – Author Shannon Thomas Perrich, associate curator in the National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Maintaining the Balance explorers and scientists who can be found in our galleries. Hear Photographic History Collection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum To help clarify the concept of executive power, as set for by Article II stories about their adventures on this exploration tour. of American History will reveal the photographs never seen outside the of the Constitution, the NCC welcomes visiting scholars Laurence Tribe, Tickets are $10; reservations recommended. Smithsonian collection and share the story of a First Family on the Theodore Olson, and University of Pennsylvania Professor of Political (215) 597-2760, www.nps.gov/inde brink of history. Free, reservations required. Science Rogers M. Smith to place recent events in the Bush administration OCTOBER 8 (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org into legal and historical context. National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Mr. Jefferson’s Women Free, reservations required. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org Author Jon Kukla will discuss Thomas Jefferson’s role in determining ONGOINGONGOING SEPTEMBER 7 the position of women in law, culture, and education during and after Atwater Kent Museum, 2 p.m. Saturdays: Quest for Freedom Second Bank of the United States, 7 – 8 p.m.: First Fridays the . Free, reservations required. Enjoy a 30-minute program featuring a special presentation of at the Galleries of Independence – How did the 18th-century (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org. AKMP artifacts related to the Underground Railroad and African Americans capture their image? Besides oil paintings, there were OCTOBER 10 American history in Philadelphia. Free with museum admission. artists who worked in pastel and in Peale’s Museum, Moses Williams, African American Museum in Philadelphia, 4 p.m.: Educators’ (215) 685-4830, www.philadelphiahistory.org an enslaved African made silhouettes, a skill that earned his freedom Night Out – Philadelphia teachers are invited to an evening of live Christ Church Burial Ground, from 10 a.m. on the hour with and a good income. Tickets are $10; reservations recommended. music, snacks, guided tours and an overview of museum programs last tour at 3 p.m.: Revolutionary Women – Learn about some (215) 597-2760, www.nps.gov/inde and events. Free. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org of the extraordinary women in Christ Church’s 312 year history, SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 13 & 20 including Deborah and Sarah Franklin, and other buried in this Franklin Square, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Back to School – Arts and crafts Franklin Square, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pumpkin Patch – Decorate historic burial ground. The 20-minute tour includes stops at the make and take. Decorate pencils cases and fill with pencils and sugar pumpkins from the fall harvest. Take a ride on the new graves of Benjamin Franklin and four other signers of the erasers Free (215) 629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org Lightening Bolt Express (ticketed). Declaration of Independence. Tickets are $2 for adults, $1 for students, $10 for groups. (215) 922-1695, www.oldchristchurch.org SEPTEMBER 10 Free. (215) 629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Voices for Liberty OCTOBER 15 Christ Church Burial Ground, from 10 a.m. on the half hour To compliment the awarding of the 2007 Liberty Medal to Bono, National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Cephalon Speaker Series with last tour at 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: Yellow U2 lead singer and activist, and DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa), for Science and the Constitution: “Regulating the Practice of Fever 1793 Tour – In the Burial Ground’s 287 year history, by far a renowned panel of experts on the plight of Africa will discuss Medicine” – The first program of this new series is a conversation its darkest days occurred in 1793. Hear the story of the plague and about those affected by this horrific epidemic. Tickets are $2 for fighting disease and poverty on the African continent. about how business and government promote, regulate, pay for and adults, $1 for students, $10 for groups. (215) 922-1695, Free, reservations required. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org prohibit products in the health care industry. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for non-members, $6 for students and teachers; www.oldchristchurch.org SEPTEMBER 15 & 16 reservations required. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org National Constitution Center, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Constitution Edgar Allan Poe Site, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sun. through 9/30: Birthday Party! – Celebrate the birthday of the Constitution with OCTOBER 20 Some words with a Mummy – View an original copy of this day-long activities for the whole family... plus cake! National Constitution Center, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bill of Frights 1845 short story written by Poe to capitalize on the public’s interest Free with regular museum admission. Halloween activities will include a make and take craft and in ancient Egypt. It is one example of his pioneering work in (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org trick-or-treating throughout the museum. Kids in costume get in science fiction. Free. (215) 597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal free with the purchase of adult admission. Free with regular SEPTEMBER 22 & 23 Franklin Court Museum, 9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.: Franklin Film museum admission. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org Festival – Three 30 minute films on Franklin: Disney’s Ben & Me, Franklin Court, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: The British Occupation Walking African American Museum in Philadelphia, 1 p.m.: Wondabubba Tour – In September of 1777 the British Army occupied Philadelphia Discovery Channel’s The Real Ben Franklin and the original NPS and the Big Splash! – Storyteller Gary Giles presents a multi-media, Portrait of a Family. Free. (800) - 537-7676 www.nps.gov/inde driving the American Army to Valley Forge. Learn what it was like interactive adventure for all ages. Free with museum admission. behind enemy lines for both loyalists and patriots in Philadelphia. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org Independence Visitor Center, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Saturdays: Free. (800) 537-7676, www.nps.gov/inde Breakfast with Ben – Enjoy breakfast with Philadelphia’s most OCTOBER 23 SEPTEMBER 29 popular founding father. Event includes a meet-and-greet session National Constitution Center, 7 p.m.: The Big Talker 1210’s where children can talk to the man himself, ask their own questions African American Museum in Philadelphia, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Michael Smerconish Book Club Presents: Chris Matthews Smithsonian Day – Daylong event features historical re-enactments, and even pose for pictures with him. Each guest receives a goody MSNBC’s Chris Matthews returns for a conversation about his bag. Tickets are $20 for adults, $13 for children 3-12; advance a seminar, Embracing the Black body, Enhancing Black Beauty and new book. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for non-members, $6 purchase required. (215) 965-7676, www.breakfastwithben.com a discussion with author Dr. Adelaide M. Cromwell, writer of Unveiled for students; reservations required. (215) 409-6700, Voices, Unvarnished Memories: The Cromwell Family in Slavery & www.constitutioncenter.org Historic Christ Church, regular site hours: Revolutionary Segregation, 1692-1972. See website for details and complete schedule. Women – Woven into guided tours of “The Nation’s Church” OCTOBER 24 Free with museum admission. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org will be stories about extraordinary women such as Deborah National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Alice Roosevelt Franklin and Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson and about famous OCTOBEROCTOBER Longworth: White House Princess to Washington Power Broker Revolutionary-era leaders who worshipped here, including Historian Stacy Cordery will discuss her new biography, and the OCTOBER 1 Washington and Franklin. in ancient Egypt. It is one example uniquely American institution of the first family. Free, reservations of his pioneering work in science fiction. National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: Is the Constitution required. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org Outdated? – Has our nation outgrown our founding document Free. (215) 597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal OCTOBER 25 or, to the contrary, are we losing sight of the Framers’ intent? National Museum of American Jewish History, regular Larry J. Sabato, founder and director of the Center for Politics Edgar Allan Poe Site, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Candlelight museum hours: Forshpeis! A Taste of the Peter H. Schweitzer at the University of Virginia and noted author will debate these Tour of Poe House – Evening tour of Poe’s house featuring his tales Collection of Jewish Americana – This ongoing exhibition reveals questions with a panel of experts. Free. (215) 409-6700, of horror, including the basement which plays a key role in the story: aspects of American Jewish life by looking at food in a range of www.constitutioncenter.org “The Black Cat.” Tickets are $10; reservations are required. settings, including in the kitchen and at the deli. (215) 597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal OCTOBER 5 Free. (215) 923-3811, www.nmajh.org Betsy Ross House, 5-8 p.m.: First Friday – Join us after hours OCTOBER 27 PECO Energy Liberty Center, show dates & times vary: Ben for our famous “Pirate Show,” Quest for the Gold Albatross Franklin Square, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Halloween Fun – Decorate Trick Franklin’s Ghost at Lights of Liberty – Dr. Franklin appears as performed at 5 & 6 p.m., plus house tours and shopping! or Treat bags for Halloween at this free arts and crafts make and take. a dramatic, life-size holographic image who can answer hundreds Free. (215) 686-1252, www.betsyrosshouse.org Sponsored by Blank Rome LLP. of possible questions, both serious and silly, about his family, Free (215) 629-4026, www.onceuponanation.org National Constitution Center, regular site hours thru 12/31: inventions, writings and his role in history. First Ladies: Political Role & Public Image – The National Edgar Allan Poe Site, 7 p.m.: Glass Prism performs Poe – A special Free. (215) LIBERTY, www.lightsofliberty.org Constitution Center presents elegant inaugural and evening gowns, concert presented by the progressive rock band Glass Prism featuring PECO Energy Liberty Center, show dates & times vary: clothes, jewelry, china, photographs and much more about the their hit single. The concert will take place at the German Society next Lights of Liberty Show – An outdoor, nighttime sound and light women’s diverse roles as first ladies, international celebrities and to the Poe Site at 7th and Spring Garden streets. Tickets are $20; spectacular that celebrates the story of our nation’s birth with 3-D presidential partners. Free with regular museum admission. seating limited, reservations recommended. surround sound, celebrity narration and five-story high projections (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org (215) 597-8780, www.nps.gov/edal on some of America’s most historic buildings. Adults, $19.50; senior/students, $16.50; under 12, $13. Reservations required. (215) LIBERTY; www.lightsofliberty.org 6 no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 National Park Service

On the Mall West Wing of Independence Hall Pemberton House – Museum Store US Post Office and The Independence Visitor Center “Great Essentials” Exhibit 318 Chestnut Street Franklin Museum Store 6th & Market Streets Examine original printed versions of the A good place to find books for all ages on In honor of our nation’s first Post Master Obtain your free timed Independence Hall Declaration of Independence, Constitution the American Revolution, reproductions General, the United States Post Office tickets here and purchase tickets to other and the silver inkstand used to sign them. and souvenirs including Liberty Bells! operates the only U.S. Post Office without attractions and tours. Exhibits, films, Daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. a ZIP code. Buy a postcard from the Museum shop next door and mail yourself restroom, store, snack bar and helpful staff. Congress Hall Carpenters’ Hall a souvenir with Franklin’s signature as the Daily 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. through Sept. 30, 6th & Chestnut Streets 320 Chestnut Street cancellation. beginning Oct. 1 open 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Take a seat where the House of In 1774 the First Continental Congress met USPO: Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Representatives and the Senate governed here, delegates from Northern and Southern Free Quaker Meeting House Store: Tues.- Sat. 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 5th & Arch Streets the new nation. Washington and Adams colonies agreed to petition the King. Visit the original 18th-century meeting took their oath as president in this View original chairs plus exhibits on A Short Stroll off the Mall house of the Free Quakers whose building. “18th-century” building techniques. Daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Declaration House members included Betsy Ross. 7th & Market Streets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed. – Sun. Supreme Court Chamber in the Independence Living History Center Thomas Jefferson lived here in the summer The Liberty Bell Center Old City Hall 3rd Street between Chestnut & of 1776 when he wrote the Declaration of 6th Street & Market Streets 5th & Chestnut Streets Walnut Streets Independence, words that would change View the Liberty Bell and exhibits on this The Supreme Court met on the first floor, At the Archeology laboratory see profes- the world. symbol of freedom. while the Mayor of Philadelphia had sionals sort the thousands of artifacts Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. offices upstairs. In the 1793 Yellow Fever recently dug up on the Mall. Talks are Daily 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., you must be at security Bishop White House and Todd House by 4:45 p.m. Epidemic citizens offered their help here given throughout the day. The center has including Stephen Girard and the Free a gift shop, restrooms and the Indepen- Walnut between 3rd & 4th Streets African Society. dence Park Institute learning spaces. An hour-long tour takes you into both Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. – Wed. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri. houses. Wed.-Sun. ask about tours at the 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Independence Visitor Center. Free Just Off the Mall Sun. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed Sun. in Sept.) Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial The Portrait Gallery in the Franklin Court 301 Pine Street Second Bank of the U.S Enter at 319 Chestnut or Kosciuszko was a true patriot who fought 420 Chestnut Street 314-322 Market Streets for freedom in the American colonies and Accessible entrance on 5th Street side in his native Poland. Thomas Jefferson and Visit the new Faces of Independence Chief Little Turtle paid visits to this house, exhibit with life portraits of the founders you can too. It is the smallest site in the such as Martha and George Washington, National Park Service. and Dolly Madison. Children use Hidden Wed.- Sun. 12 noon- 4 p.m. History maps to find famous people. Discover Moses Williams, an African A Short Drive off the Mall American who earned his freedom and Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site a living by cutting profiles in Peale’s 7th & Spring Garden Streets Museum. Edgar Allan Poe published some of his The Liberty Bell Center Wed. – Sun. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. most famous works while living in this President’s House Site Franklin Court house, such as The Goldbug, The Black 6th & Market Streets Courtyard Cat and The Tell Tale Heart. Exhibits, film and house tour Independence Hall Imagine you are visiting Benjamin Franklin at his spacious three story mansion. Only Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1 north Chestnut between 5th & 6th Streets of the Independence Visitor Center See the building where Americans boldly the remains of his basement still exist, but declared their independence in 1776 and you can walk through the rooms laid out then 11 years later established our form of in paving stones. government–the U.S. Constitution. Ask at Franklin Court Museum the Independence Visitor Center for free Enter the glass doors to the side of the but required timed tickets to see the building. ghost house to view exhibits and films 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. obtain tickets at on Franklin and his family. Listen for the Independence Visitor Center sounds of the Glass Armonica, a musical instrument invented by Franklin. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Printing Office Franklin gained influence and a fortune as a printer. Park Rangers demonstrate Edgar Allan Poe House 18th-century printing on a reproduction press. View his grandson B. F. Bache’s The Second Bank of the U.S Deshler- Morris, The Germantown Newspaper office, where as an opponent White House of Washington’s policies he suffered New Hall Military Museum 5442 Germantown Avenue broken windows from irate readers. This house served as the refuge and 322 Chestnut Street Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Once the office of Secretary of War, official residence of President George Henry Knox, now there are exhibits Fragments of Franklin Court Washington during the Yellow Fever honoring the United States Army, Marine This exhibit displays artifacts dug up in Epidemic of 1793 and later in the summer Corps and Navy. Children learn about a Franklin Court in the 1960’s including of 1794 as a summer retreat for his family. soldier’s life in the Revolutionary War. teacups, chamber pots, chicken bones and Washington’s household, including his Wed.-Sun. 3-5 p.m. a rat’s skull. It is a great place for children enslaved Africans, lived here then. Independence Hall to explore, the stairs and floors are new Fri.-Sun. 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. 5 from the and the artifacts are already broken. Independence Visitor Center. Closes for Wed.-Sun. by tour only at 1 p.m. renovation in October.

Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and E.A. Poe House photos: R. Kennedy for NPS; Second Bank photo: B. Krist for NPS; Franklin Court photo: K. Ciappa for NPS no. 25 ✯ september-october 2007 7 HISTORIC SITE & MAP LOCATION

Historic Sites FreeFree QQuakeruaker MeetingMeeting HHouseouse C3 Liberty Bell Center C4 Old Pine Presbyterian Ch. D8 American Philosophical 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-5801 6th Street between Market & 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 Society D6 Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. FREE Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. - Open for 104 South 5th Street (215) 440-3400 Great Essentials Exhibit C5 Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. You must be at the security Services; Closed daily 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. FREE screening area before 4:45 p.m. FREE Thurs- Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wed 5-8 p.m. West Wing of Independence Hall Old St. Augustine Church D1 Arch Street Friends (800) 537-7676 Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE National Constitution 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge Center D3 Meeting House E3 Independence Hall C5 (215) 627-1838 320 Arch Street (215) 627-2667 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Tours by appointment. FREE Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets Mon.-Fri. - 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sug. Don.: $2 (800) 537-7676 Old St. Joseph’s Church & The Athenaeum Sat. - 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun. - Noon-5 p.m.; National Shrine E6 Daily 9-5 Tickets required Closes at 1 p.m. on 9/27 • Adult - $12 Of Philadelphia C7 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Independence Living History $11 Senior • $8 Child & Active Mil. 219 South 6th Street (215) 925-2688 Center E5 Daily - 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Mon.-Fri. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Under 4 FREE Old St. Mary’s Church D7 3rd & Chestnut Streets (215) 629-4026 National Liberty Museum E5 Betsy Ross House F3 Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 239 Arch Street (215) 686-1252 Thurs. & Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Mon.-Fri. - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays in Oct. Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open for Services or by appointment. FREE Adult - $7 • Sr. - $6 • Stud. - $5 • Ch. - FREE Adult - $3 - Ch./Stud. $2 - Audio Guide $4. (Closed Sun. in Sept.) FREE St. George’s United Sunday: Free for individuals and families Methodist Church E1 Bishop White House E6 Independence Visitor Center C4 National Museum Of 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 309 Walnut Street - Wed.-Sun. ask about American Jewish History D4 tours at the Independence Visitor Center FREE 6th & Market Streets - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE 55 North 5th Street - (215) 923-3811 Sat. & Sun. groups by appointment only. FREE Carpenters’ Hall E5 Mon.-Thurs. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Kosciuszko House E8 St. Peter Episcopal Church E8 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Fri. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Sun. - Noon-5 p.m. FREE Tue.-Sun. - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon. FREE 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 597-9618 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 New Hall Mon.-Fri. - 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. ChristChrist CChurchhurch BurialBurial GGroundround D3 Wed.- Sun. - Noon-4 p.m. FREE Military Museum E5 Old City Hall D5 Sat. - 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 322 Chestnut Street (800) 537-7676 Sun. open until 3 p.m. after services. FREE Mon.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. - Noon - 4 p.m. 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun.- 3-5 p.m. FREE weather permitting; Ad. - $2 - Stud. $1 - $10 Groups Daily. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Pemberton House Museum EDUCATION City Tavern F6 Physick House E8 Shop & Bookstore E5 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 316 Chestnut Street - (215) 597-8019 Independence National Daily - 11:30 a.m. Thurs.-Sat. - Noon-5 p.m. • Sun. - 1-5 p.m. Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Historical Park Congress Hall C5 Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. - $5 • Stud./Sr. - $4 Polish American Groups over 10 - $3 each • Und. 6 - FREE The Independence Park Institute (IPI) offers 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Cultural Center Museum E6 hands-on, curriculum based education Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Tours every 20 min. Portrait Gallery At the 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Second Bank D5 programs for teachers, school groups, FREE Mon.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE and for learners of all ages. Declaration House B4 420 Chestnut Street U.S. Mint D3 (800) 537-7676 To learn more about IPI education programs 7th & Market Streets - (800) 537-7676 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 408-0114 Wed.- Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE at Independence National Historical Park or Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-Noon FREE Mon.-Fri. - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE Deshler Morris House Powel House E7 to reserve a program for your group call (215) 597-2760, 5442 Germantown Ave - (215) 597-7130 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 Other Sites Thurs.-Sat. - Noon-5 p.m. • Sun. - 1-5 p.m. visit www.independenceparkinstitute.com Fri.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. Christ Church Philadelphia F4 Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. - $5 • Stud./Sr. - $4 or stop by the Independence Visitor Center Closes for renovation in October 2nd Street above Market Street Fam. - $12 • Under 6 - FREE and pick up a teacher information packet. Edgar Allan Poe (215) 922-1695 Mon.-Sat. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; National Historic Site C4 Todd House E6 Sun. 1-5 p.m. Sugg. Don. $3 Ad./$2 Stu. 4th & Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 Wed.-Sun. ask about tours at the Independence Wed.-Sun. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-2111 Visitor Center FREE Elfreth’s Alley F2 By appointment only. 124-126 Elfreth Alley - (215) 574-0560 Museums Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” SERVICES Tue.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. - Noon-5 p.m. Church African American Museum Museum: Ad. $3 • Ch. 6-18 - $1 Columbus Blvd. near Christian Street ☞Language Services In Philadelphia B3 Under 6, school/scout groups FREE (215) 389-1513 Daily - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Park maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Federal Reserve Bank 7th & Arch Streets (215) 574-0380 Lights of Liberty C5 German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, of Philadelphia C2 Tues.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. - Noon-5 p.m. Russian and Spanish. There is information in 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 Adult - $8 • Ch./Sr. - $6 • Stud. - $6 PECO Energy Liberty Center 6th & Chestnut Streets - (215) LIBERTY several languages about the Liberty Bell and other Mon.-Fri. - 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Atwater Kent Museum of park sites. See a Ranger or ask at the Visitor Center Franklin Court E4 Philadelphia History B5 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. & Mon. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. if you have a specific request. 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 5 South 7th Street (215) 685-4830 Mikveh Israel Cemetery A7 ALL FREE Wed.-Sun. - 1-5 p.m. Adult - $5 ☞Accessibility 8th & Spruce Streets - (215) 861-0314 Fragments of Franklin Court: Ch./Sr. - $3 • Ch. Under 12 - FREE Park buildings, programs, films and exhibits are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Tues. – Fri. & Sun.) Wed.-Sun. By tour only at 1 p.m. Fireman’s Hall Museum F2 accessible via curb cut-outs, ramps, text/photo 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church C9 albums describing second floor displays, verbal Franklin Court Museum Store: presentations, park folders in Braille and large print Tues.- Sat. 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. - 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Tues.- Sat. - 10 a.m.-3 p.m. tour brochures, pamphlets and booklets, park-wide Printing Office: Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Independence Seaport signage featuring text and graphics, open Museum H6 Sun. - Open for Services. Donation suggested. U.S. Post Office: Mon.-Sat. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. captioning and assistive listening devices. 211 Columbus Blvd - (215) 925-5439 Tours by appointment. Museum: Daily - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Old First Reformed Church E1 To arrange for American Sign Language Franklin Square C1 Daily - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad.- $9 • Sr./Stud. - $8 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 services, please contact us at least two Ch. - $6 Under 3 FREE Sun. 10 a.m.-Noon FREE weeks in advance. Use the relay service 6th & Race Streets Tours by appointment. 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