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Independence National Historical Park National Park Service No. 116 - May 26-June, 2018 U.S. Department of the Interior NPS NEWS Independence Welcome to National Historical Park Welcome to Independence National Historical Park Historic The Historic Philadelphia Gazette Memorial Day weekend and the month of June e program will take place on May 26 & 27 is always FREE Philadelphia! are always exciting as we get closer to celebrating at the Second Bank of the United States America’s Independence Day. We are thrilled to (420 Chestnut Street). share the story of American Independence and On June 14, celebrate Flag Day and the You are in the heart of America’s Most Historic IN THIS ISSUE the struggle for freedom and equal rights for all. United States Army’s birthday with pomp and Square Mile and there’s so much to see, do and Independence Hall is the place where the parade! Join the ag raising at the National experience while you are here. You’ll meet Page 2 Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution Center at 10:30 am, followed by a History Makers in person, hear from storytellers Special Events Constitution were debated, adopted and signed. patriotic parade of troops past and present. e at Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, Join us in this historic place, a place recognized U.S. Army will have military vehicles on display drill with the Continental Army and more. National Constitution Center around the world as a UNESCO World throughout the day. At noon, sky divers from Whether you have a couple of hours or a couple City Tavern Coupon Heritage Site. Take a tour with a National Park Fastrax Parachute Team will land on Indepen- of days to spend, check out the helpful informa- Independence Square dence Mall. Service Ranger. Explore ; tion in the Gazette to help you make the most of Liberty Bell Center the , home to the world-fa- Please stop by the Independence Visitor your visit. Begin your day at the Independence Page 3 Second Bank of the mous Liberty Bell; the Center to learn more about our events, tours Visitor Center, where you can pick up your free, United States – People of Independence Historic District and special programs. National Park Service timed Independence Hall tickets. Seeing the Portrait Gallery; or the Benjamin Franklin Rangers can assist you in planning your visit to Happenings room where our Declaration of Independence Museum in Franklin Court. the park. was debated and adopted is a must! During Memorial Day weekend, we will be I encourage you to participate in the many You won’t want to miss the National Constitu- remembering those who made the ultimate unique family friendly programs and activities Page 4 tion Center’ sacrice in service to our country. We will have and learn about United States history in s exhibit on Alexander Hamilton. Programs & Tours several special programs including ranger-led America’s most historic square mile! See page 2 for the Center’s special events planned for Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day, plus From Remembrance to Recreation, which Cynthia MacLeod explores the history of Memorial Day itself. FREE admission on Wawa Hoagie Day (June Page 5 Superintendent 28). Check out the neighborhood’s newest Independence After Hours attraction, Museum of the American Revolu- Historic Highlights Museum Highlights tion, which tells the story of America’s ght for Tippler’s Tour independence in an interactive and dynamic way. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House Museum of the American Revolution, National is month also features the 11th annual Page 6 Constitution Center Flag Fest, a weeklong celebration of our Stars & Stripes at Betsy Ross House that kicks National Park Service o Sunday, June 10 and continues all week with daytime and NEW evening events, and culmi- Page 7 nates with a full day of FREE family fun on Stars & Stripes Saturday, June 16. On Flag Day, Site Hours June 14 the National Constitution Center celebrates Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s birthday Page 8 with special events and the Betsy Ross House hosts the City of Philadelphia’s ocial Flag Day Map commemoration and oers free admission. See page 2 for details. Inside, nd everything else you need to know Liberty Bell Museum of the American Revolution to have a great trip. ere’s information about The Gazette is available Once Upon A Nation’s amazing tours that also on the Web at Attraction Highlights Tours Highlights immerse you in history (and sneak you into historicphiladelphia.org Independence Hall at night!) and free programs Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, Independence After Hours, Tippler’s Tour that bring history to life for the whole family Like us on History Maker Meet & Greets (pages 4 & 5), a map (on the back) and lots more valuable information to help make your visit a great one. facebook.com/historicphilly Some of the most unique and rewarding experiences you’ll have in Historic Philadelphia Follow us on will be meeting Once Upon A Nation’s History Makers – people from the past who will share their uniquely interesting stories – and at the twitter.com/historicphilly Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, where you’ll hear little known tales from our nation’s early years. See the map for locations, and plan to Photos by: K. Ciappa, M. Edlow, visit some or all of the 13 benches during the day M. Fischetti, J. Fusco, R. Kennedy, to hear stories that history class missed. M. Kennedy, C. Smyth, G. Widman, Independence Visitor Center Tippler’s Tour B. Krist, E. Savaria, A. Sinagoga. 2 No. 116 - May 26-June, 2018 S PECIAL EVENTS Independence National Historical Park Flag Festival 2018 e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Celebrates Old Glory Festival Lights Up Franklin Square rough June 30 with a Full Week of Fun! Celebrate the Stars & Stripes with a week of special events at the Betsy Ross House, Sunday, June 10 through Saturday, June 16. • Free, interactive, family fun on June 10-13 & 15, including historic chocolate making demonstrations, a ag history program, the chance to meet George Historic Philadelphia is just heating up as the sun goes Washington and more. down evenings through June 30, when the Philadelphia • e House’s famous Flag Day celebration kicks o at Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Franklin Square starting 10 a.m. ursday, June 14 with a ag raising ceremony. at 7 p.m. Sunday through ursday and 6 p.m. on week- Enjoy free admission all day long courtesy of Dr. Jerey ends. Back by popular demand, the Festival features 28 Kenneth Kohn, see the Flag Ladies embroider presiden- larger-than-life, handmade illuminated sculptures, tial ags and witness a moving naturalization ceremony. including the 200-foot giant fan favorite Chinese Dragon! • On the evenings of June 13-15, stick around after dark In addition to the lanterns, enjoy traditional entertainment to enjoy musical performances, the Little Rebel Beer from Chinese acrobats and folk dancers, raise a toast in the Garden presented by Devil’s Den and a screening of the Dragon Beer Garden and dine on delicious Asian cuisine. 2017 blockbuster Wonder Woman. e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival runs 7-11 p.m. • e week culminates with Stars & Stripes Saturday on Sunday through ursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday and June 16. is all-day family event features favorites like Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $12 for youth; and e Give & Take Jugglers and the amazing Funicular $15 for seniors and military. Timed tickets are required on Aerial Circus. Admission is FREE and tours of the Friday and Saturday nights and advance purchase is always House are just $5 for adults and $4 for children. recommended. Visit phillychineselanternfestival.org for For more information, and a complete schedule of events, tickets. For more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit visit historicphiladelphia.org phillychineselanternfestival.org. FEATURED FEATURED EVENTS EXHIBIT Memorial Day Weekend day of two of our country’s greatest May 26-28 - is Memorial Day institutions – the American ag Hamilton: e Constitutional Weekend, pay tribute to America’s and the U.S. Army. Events include a Clashes at Shaped a Nation fallen military heroes and enjoy a ag raising ceremony, patriotic Explore this compelling new exhibit variety of patriotic programs, parade, and giant ag folding which highlights the competing including ag ceremonies and demonstrations. Included with ideas of Alexander Hamilton and etiquette workshops, 18th-century museum admission. his legendary rivals. games, arts and craft activities, and Wawa Hoagie Day - June 28 interactive shows. Included with Celebrate the 26th annual Wawa Included with museum admission. museum admission. Hoagie Day with free Wawa Courtesy National Constitution Center 2018 Stripes and Stars Festival - hoagies, free admission to the June 14 - From star-spangled National Constitution Center, plus Show Your Historic Philadelphia Gazette banners to ve-star generals, Phila- lots of great programs and activities. HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE delphia celebrates the shared birth- Free admission courtesy of Wawa. at the National Constitution Center The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of Box Office to Receive $2 OFF Admission 525 Arch Street (One block past the Independence Visitor Center and Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the one block before Franklin Square) See p. 3 for hours of operation. For Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the more information, please visit constitutioncenter.org National Constitution Center. If you have questions, comments or need more information about National Park Service sites or other Savor specialties including pepperpot historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate it takes two (800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde.
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