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National Park Service No. 129 - January-February 2020 U.S. Department of the Interior Independence Cheers to Ben Franklin! National Celebrate Dr. Franklin’s Birthday with a special pub crawl Historical Park Celebrate Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s 313th inventor and statesman, himself, and enjoy birthday on a special Tippler’s Tour dedicated savory snacks and seasonal beverages at The Historic Philadelphia Gazette to Philadelphia’s favorite founder. is four Old City pubs, including National is always FREE popular event returns for four dates ONLY: Mechanics, Victoria Freehouse, Chez Ben Friday and Saturday, January 10-11 and and City Tavern. Friday and Saturday, January 17-18. IN THIS ISSUE Tour begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Betsy Ross Hit the streets of Historic Philadelphia with House, 239 Arch Street. Advance reservations are Ben. Delight in lighthearted toasts and strongly recommended. Visit historicphiladel- spirited songs, delivered by the famous phia.org or call (215) 629-4026 for tickets. Page 2 Historic District Happenings HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS JANUARY JANUARY 18 & 19 JANUARY 25 National Constitution Independence National Historical Park, regular site Independence Seaport Museum, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Center JANUARY 11 & 12 hours: Happy Birthday Benjamin Franklin and Edgar Lunar New Year Celebration – Ring in the Year of the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Happy Allan Poe: Philadelphia’s Adopted Literary Sons Rat with a day of crafts and activities at Independence Birthday Alexander Hamilton – Commemorate the Philadelphia was a printing and publishing center in City Tavern Seaport Museum. Free with admission. 265th or 267th birthday of Alexander Hamilton (he the 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the contributions (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org was born January 11, 1755 OR 1757) by joining a park of two unique men born in January a century apart. Page 3 ranger for a gallery tour to learn more about his life and Neither Benjamin Franklin nor Edgar Allan Poe was JANUARY 30 legacy. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde born in Philadelphia, but their greatest successes Museum of the American Revolution, 6-7:30 p.m.: Historic Site & Map Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Stephen JANUARY 17-19 occurred right here. Celebrate their birthday weekend Brumwell – Writer and historian Stephen Brumwell Location African American Museum in Philadelphia, regular with a variety of ranger led activities and programs. Stop by the Independence Visitor Center to learn more will discuss and sign copies of his book, Turncoat: site hours: MLK Weekend Celebration – Enjoy a full about the programs oered on the day of your visit. Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty, which weekend of family activities, service projects and perfor- Page 4 Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde traces Benedict Arnold’s journey from a once-ardent mances celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin hero of the Revolutionary cause to its most dishonored Map Luther King Jr. Drop by throughout the weekend to JANUARY 18-20 traitor. $20 for General Admission, $15 for Museum immerse yourself in a program, lose yourself in the Museum of the American Revolution, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 20): Dr. Martin Members, $10 for Students, Teachers, and Museum galleries, or contribute to the annual service project. Luther King Jr. Weekend & Day of Service – Courtesy of Citizens Bank, admission will be just $2 Discover Professionals (with Current ID). the ongoing legacy of the American Revolution and during the 2020 MLK Weekend Celebration. Members are (215) 253-6731; amrevmuseum.org learn what it takes to change the world as the museum free. (215) 574-0380, aampmuseum.org honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with programming FEBRUARY that includes the stories of people of African descent WEEKENDS IN FEBRUARY who found freedom on all sides of the Revolutionary Independence National Historical Park, regular site War. Learn about the life of James Forten, a free African American entrepre- neur, veteran, and abolitionist, who, hours: Black History Month – A series of ranger-led over a century apart, shared similar visions with programs at the Independence Visitor Center, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Free with admission. Second Bank of the US and other park locations to (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org mark the month-long commemoration. Stop by the Independence Visitor Center to learn more JANUARY 20 The Gazette Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m.: Meet Phillis the about the programs oered on the day of your visit. Free. is available also on the Web at Laundress – During special hours for Martin Luther (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde historicphiladelphia.org King Jr. Day, meet Phillis, a free African American FEBRUARY 5 woman who was born into slavery in Philadelphia. Independence Seaport Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Like us on Hear from her how she gained her freedom and how Cruiser Olympia’s Birthday Celebration – Mark the she supports herself in 18th-century Philadelphia’s 125th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning with growing free black community. Free with admission. activities and free admission to the ships and Museum facebook.com/historicphilly (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org building. Tours of Olympia will provided on the hour. JANUARY 21 Free. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org Follow us on Museum of the American Revolution History, FEBRUARY 15 5-8 p.m.: After Hours: A Winter’s Ball – Fall into step Independence Seaport Museum, 1-2 p.m.: Youth and twitter.com/historicphilly and join in a traditional Irish ceilidh, a social gathering with dancing and storytelling. Watch (and try!) Opportunity – Join guest speaker Juwan Bennett, 18th-century Irish social dances, listen to poetry co-founder of the Temple University Urban Youth Photos by: Acroterion, C. F. Bender, Leadership Academy, for a discussion about challenges K. Ciappa, D. Cruz, M. Edlow, readings from famous Irish poets. In the Cross Keys J. Fusco, J. Holder, M. Kennedy, Café, sip on winter warmers and enjoy Happy Hour and opportunities for youth in society today. Free with R. Kennedy, B. Krist, N. Lehoux, specials. $10; free for members. admission. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org Michael Parker, E. Savaria, G. Widman (215) 253-6731, https://www.amrevmuseum.org continues on page 2 2 No. 129 - January-February 2020 HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Independence National Historical Park continues from page 1 FEBRUARY 16-18 For free people of African descent, what decisions FEBRUARY 15 & 16 Museum of the American Revolution, were in their best interest? Learn about these Independence National Historical Park, regular 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Presidents Day Weekend – is topics, plus an exciting digital interactive project site Hours: President’s Day Weekend Celebra- holiday was rst celebrated in 1879 to commemo- and online resource, to be launched online in tion – e rst four presidents spent a signicant rate the birthday of George Washington. Visit the September 2020. amount of time in Philadelphia during their lives. Hamilton Was Here exhibit to try on 1790s $10; free for members. Celebrate President’s Day weekend with a variety clothing and visit a recreated scene from (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org Washington’s rst presidential home. Free with of ranger led activities and programs highlighting ONGOING the lives of Washington, Adams, Jeerson and admission. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org Madison. Stop by the Independence Visitor Center FEBRUARY 17 Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.: to learn more about the programs oered on the day Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m.: Meet Phillis the Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous of your visit. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Laundress – During special hours for Presidents agmaker as she works in her 18th-century FEBRUARY 16 Day, meet Phillis, a free African American woman upholstery shop and ask about her all about her Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Historic who was born into slavery in Philadelphia. Hear fascinating life and revolutionary times. Chocolate Making Demonstration – Meet three from her how she gained her freedom and how Free with admission. 18th-century female entrepreneurs and learn how she supports herself in 18th century Philadelphia’s (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org women played an active role during the American growing free black community. Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. urs.- Sun: Meet Revolution–from making important military Free with admission. Phillis the Laundress – Meet Phillis, a free supplies, like ags and musket cartridges, to (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org African American woman who was born into choosing “patriotic” beverages like chocolate and FEBRUARY 18 slavery in Philadelphia. Hear from her how she coee, rather than tea. Sample the tasty drink Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: gained her freedom and how she supports herself Colonists enjoyed and take home some American History After Hours: Freedom Wore a Red Coat in 18th century Philadelphia’s growing free black Heritage Chocolate. Free with admission. What were some of the ways enslaved people of community. Free with admission. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org African descent fought for and found freedom? (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org WINTER WARM UP SALE Enjoy discounted admission all winter long! Admission prices are discounted to just $10 for adults and $7.50 for youth. Promotion is valid for advance online purchases only. Call 215.409.6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org for more information. FEATURED EVENTS Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 20 Presidents Day Weekend - Saturday, February 15 through Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, Monday, February 17 equality, and service for the greater good with special programs, Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend with a variety of special including a moving reading of his “I Have a Dream” speech, presidential-themed programs and activities.