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National Park Service No. 103 - September/October 2016 U.S. Department of the Interior

HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS

Independence National Step into the Past with Labor Day (Long) Weekend Fun Constitution Day - September 17 Historical Park Living History Tours in Historic Philadelphia Center, 10 a.m.: How to Build a Nation, Instructions Included – Family-friendly Go back in time on these one-of-a-kind tours that There is still time to experience interactive, historical program invites you to help lay out the foundation offer unique peeks into our nation’s past: programming from Once Upon A Nation. Immerse for the US Constitution. The Historic Philadelphia Gazette • Independence After Hours – A unique yourself in history over the long weekend with FREE Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde is always FREE opportunity to visit at night activities including: Congress Hall, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Jefferson and to eavesdrop on the debates of the summer of • House, Sept. 1-5, 10 a.m.: Hamilton: The Great Debate – Discover the 1776. Start with a delicious, meal at City Tavern Flag Raising with Betsy original intent of the founding fathers, as Thomas then head over to see the Founding Fathers IN THIS ISSUE Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton debate their deep in discussion about the Declaration of • National Constitution Center (Sept. 2), opposing interpretation of the Constitution. Independence. Presented in cooperation with Signers’ Garden (Sept. 4 & 5) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Staged in partnership with American Historical Independence National Historical Park; 5:30 Colonial Stations Theatre. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Page 2 p.m. Fri. and Sat. through 10/22, beginning at the Independence Visitor Center, 6th & Market • Historic Philadelphia, Sept. 2-5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Second Bank Portrait Gallery, 1-1:30 p.m.: Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Our Constitution – Join a Park Ranger for a slide Historic District streets. Tickets are: Ad. $85; Chil. 12 & under $55; Sr./Stud./Mil. $80. • Signers’ Garden, Sept. 2-5, 2 p.m. & 3 p.m.: program about the Constitutional Convention, which Happenings • Tippler’s Tour: Ghosts & Toasts – A Colonial Military Muster later described as little short of pub crawl spiked with seasonal beers and tales a “miracle in Philadelphia.” • Independence Hall (behind the Hall), Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde National Constitution that will give you goosebumps! Tour begins at Sept. 2-5, 3:45-4 p.m.: National Constitution Center Center the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch Street and stops The hosts its annual include Christ Church Burial Ground, Salon 401 Declaration of Independence Reading FREE Constitution Day celebration Friday, September 16. at The Franklin, Lucha Cartel, and City Tavern. For more information about Once Upon A Nation Festivities continue through Saturday, September 17. City Tavern 5:30 p.m. Thurs. from 9/22; Tickets are Ad. $45; programming visit historicphiladelphia.org or call See page 2 for details or visit Sr./Stud./Mil. $40; Must be 21 with valid ID. (215) 629-4026. constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday. Page 3 this one-hour walking tour, hear the stories of the officers, OCTOBER 1 Historic Site & Map Ride the Philly PHLASH the soldiers and the civilians from the British occupation of Deshler-Morris House, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Revolutionary Location Sightseeing in Philadelphia is easy aboard the the former U.S. capital from September 1777 to June 1778. Germantown Festival – Day-long festival celebrates the Philly PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop! It’s the most Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde rich history of this historic neighborhood. Celebration convenient and affordable way for visitors to features costumed characters, live music, food and drink Page 4 SEPTEMBER 11 travel to key destinations, with 22 stops around National Museum of American Jewish History, and a reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, the only Map Philadelphia, including Independence National 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Grandparents’ Day – Arts and crafts, military battle ever fought within the borders of Historical Park. stories and more for grandparents and their grandchildren Philadelphia. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde The PHLASH offers service every to share. Free with admission. (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org OCTOBER 1 & 2 American Revolutions: 15 minutes, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Passes are Franklin Square, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Grandparents’ Day Signers’ Garden, 2 -3 p.m.: How Spain and Her Colonies Saved the United States only $2 per ride or $5 per day. Kids Brunch – Treat your grandparent to a delicious buffet See Sept. 17 & 18 for details. four and under and seniors ride free! brunch. Ticket price includes craft and carousel ride. The PHLASH runs daily through Labor $25 in advance. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org OCTOBER 7 Betsy Ross House, 5:30-10:30 p.m.: First Friday Movie Day. Beginning on September 9, it runs SEPTEMBER 17 & 18 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Night Under the Stars & Stripes Celebrate the spooky Franklin Court, 3-4 p.m.: The British Occupation season with evening tours of the House followed by a For more information, call (800) 537-7676 or of Philadelphia – See Sept. 10 & 11 for details. visit PhillyPHLASH.com. special double feature in the courtyard with the original Signers’ Garden, 2 -3 p.m.: American Revolutions: Bucket of Blood and Night of the Living Dead on the How Spain and Her Colonies Saved the United States bill. $5 at the door or in advance. SEPTEMBER Ranger led guided walking tour through historic Society (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org SEPTEMBER 2 Hill explores contributions Hispanic diplomats who lived OCTOBER 8 here made to the . Discover an The Gazette Betsy Ross House, 5:30-10 p.m.: First Friday Movie Franklin Court Courtyard, 1-2 p.m.: Ciao 18th-century is available also on the Web at Night Under the Stars & Stripes – The popular event 18th-century world of heroes and scoundrels, diplomacy Philadelphia – Meet a park ranger for a stroll through the historicphiladelphia.org continues with after-hours tours and a fun film! BYOB and intrigue, romance and bitter disappointment! National Park with glimpses of 18th-century Italy and and snacks and camp out in the courtyard for Alligator Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Philadelphia. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Like us on People. $5 at the door or in advance. SEPTEMBER 24 &25 (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Franklin Court, 3-4 p.m.: The British Occupation SEPTEMBER 3-5 of Philadelphia – See Sept. 10 & 11 for details. facebook.com/historicphilly Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m.: Labor Day Celebration Signers’ Garden, 2 -3 p.m.: American Revolutions: Enjoy one last blast of summer fun with the Lightning Bolt How Spain and Her Colonies Saved the United States Follow us on Express Train, plus carousel rides, Philly Mini Golf and See Sept. 17 & 18 for details. more. Attractions ticketed. OCTOBER twitter.com/historicphilly (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org SEPTEMBER 10 & 11 OCTOBER 1-31 Franklin Court, 3-4 p.m.: The British Occupation Franklin Square, 6-9 p.m. Fri.-Sun. in October: Spooky Photos by: of Philadelphia – On September 26, 1777, Philadelphians Mini Golf – Philly Mini Golf is transformed into spooky K. Ciappa, D. Cruz, awoke to the sound of fifes and drums playing the familiar fun for the season with fog, lights, music and surprises. M. Edlow, J. Fusco, M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, tune God Save the King, the British army had arrived. On Tickets required. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org The “ghost structure” in Franklin Court Courtyard E. Savaria, G. Widman. 2 No. 103 - September/October 2016 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park

OCTOBER OCTOBER 29 Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m: Trick-or-Treat OCTOBER 8 & 9 Trail – Make a trick-or-treat bag and fill it FEATURED PROGRAMMING Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: along the trail. Plus, enjoy rides around the Constitution Day (Observed) - Friday, September 16 Colonial Chocolate Making – Learn about Square on the Lighting Bolt Express train. It’s the best annual Constitution Day celebration chocolate from bean to beverage! During Free for children 10 and under; tickets in the country. Activities include presidential this interactive demonstration and tasting, required for train. re-enactors, lawn games, educational program- you’ll meet 18th-century Philadelphians who (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org ming, exclusive kids-only Town Halls and will teach you the fascinating history of this ONGOING birthday cake. Admission is FREE. Visit treat that is more American than apple pie! constitutioncenter.org/constitutionday Free. (215) 686-1252, historicphildelphia.org Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Meet Betsy – Meet America’s most famous FEATURED EXHIBITS Signers’ Garden, 2-3 p.m.: American flagmaker as she plies her trade in the Revolutions: How Spain and Her Headed to the White House - Now through Dec. 31 country’s only working 18th-century Experience Headed to the White House, the only Colonies Saved the United States – See upholstery shop. Free with admission. exhibit designed to engage visitors of all ages Sept. 17 & 18 for details. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m.: Meet Phillis with the excitement of the election season. Join OCTOBER 15 the race, earn the nomination and win the Franklin Court Courtyard, 1-2 p.m.: Ciao Enjoy the interactive exhibit Women at Work in Revolutionary America and meet Phillis, election as hands on activities take you from the 18th-century Philadelphia – See Oct. 8 for campaign trail and into the Oval Office, all in one description. an African American laundress, who was born into slavery, educated and later freed. visit. Admission Ad. $17.50; Ch. (4-12) $11. Signers’ Garden, 2 -3 p.m.: American Free with admission. Visit constitutioncenter.org/whitehouse Revolutions: How Spain and Her (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org Powers of the President - Now Open – Historic Colonies Saved the United States See Sept. City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: documents, media, and interpretive graphics 17 & 18 for details. The Ales of the Revolution – Sample ale showcase how presidents have been defining and OCTOBER 22 recipes by George Washington, Thomas redefining the office while testing the boundaries Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m.: Pumpkin Jefferson, and Alexander of presidential power over time. Included with Patch Pick a pumpkin and decorate to take Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the museum admission. home Free for children 10 and under. children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.com Visit constitutioncenter.org/powers-of-the-president Independence Mall Café, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org daily: Enjoy al fresco dining with spectacular 525 Arch Street (One block past the Independence Visitor Franklin Court Courtyard, 1-2 p.m.: Ciao views of America’s Most Historic Square Mile. Center and one block before Franklin Square) 18th-century Philadelphia – See Oct. 8 for Cell phone charging and free wifi also See p. 3 for hours of operation.@ConstitutionCtr description. available. (215) 965-2302, indemallcafe.com For more information about the National Constitution OCTOBER 28 Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Center or any of its programs, call (215) 409-6700 or visit Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, daily through 9/5; Thurs.-Sat. through 10/31: constitutioncenter.org. 5-10 p.m.: Edgar Allan Poe Arts Festival – Meet the History Makers – Don’t forget Walk through Poe’s home at night and your camera and questions for Philadelphia’s colonial townsfolk who offer tales, anecdotes Show your Historic Philadelphia Gazette encounter characters from his works. Event and good cheer about living in 18th Century at the National Constitution Center also includes food, music, games, costumed Philadelphia. Learn about and watch these Box Office to receive free admission to contest and more! $10 (enter at German Colonial-era re-enactors as they practice their Society, a portion of fee will benefit the crafts, including quill pen calligraphy, Headed to the White House Friends of Independence) “sawdust dolls,” and watercolor art. with general admission purchase! (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com

Savor specialties including pepperpot soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate it takes two Two entrées for the price of one!* mousse cake, General Washington & Valid Sunday through Friday for lunch & dinner! Thomas Jefferson’s recipes for ale. Only valid with the use of a major credit card, not valid for special Open seven days a week. Serving lunch menus or restaurant holiday, beverage tax & gratuity are not included. & dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. Dinner *Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée, from 4 p.m. (Sundays from 3 p.m.). children’s meals are considered entrées. Valid: Sunday through Friday Located at the corner of 2nd & only. Not valid on Saturdays OR Sept. 2-5, Oct. 7-9, Nov. 11-13, Walnut Streets, (215) 413-1443. Nov. 23-26, Dec 24. Expires Dec. 30, 2016.

HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Thanks to the Partners & Sponsors who support the Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square and Once Upon A Nation. The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of Commonwealth of • Visit Philadelphia™ Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation • City of Philadelphia • National Park Service Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the National Constitution Center. FUNDERS: The Lenfest Foundation • Parx Casino • William Penn Foundation • PECO • The ACE Group If you have questions, comments or need more Lincoln Financial Group Foundation • Aramark Charitable Fund • Board of Directors of City Trusts • William J. Avery • Brett’s Pony information about National Park Service sites or other Cash Is King Racing Stable • Lewis Katz • Team Smarty and the Chapman Family • Wayne S. Spilove • Kathy and Peter Linneman historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call Adventure Aquarium • PNC Bank • IBEW Local 98.MJK Electrical Corporation • Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program • Google (800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde. American Express • McLean Contributionship • The Coby Foundation, Ltd • Mars • Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission • Wawa Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our Connelly Foundation • Wells Fargo • Blank Rome LLP • William H. Haines, IV • Jolley Bruce Christman • Edward G. Rendell • Brûlée Catering nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction and education, strengthening Greater The HBE Foundation • Daughters of the American Revolution • City Tavern • Philadelphia Activities Fund • Religious Society of Free Quakers Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board • Friends of Valley Forge • DNB First • Ian Comisky • Verizon • Beneficial Foundation American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the Christopher Ludwick Foundation • Dolfinger-McMahon •The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation • Upper Merion Foundation Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House, EventQuip • Valspar • WPVI-6ABC • More FM and Franklin Square. For more information about HPI, or to make a Help sustain the magic of history. Make a tax-deductible donation. Visit www.historicphiladelphia.org or call 215-629-4026. tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit Independence National Historical Park does not endorse the organizations and enterprises listed here but we wish to thank them for their generous historicphiladelphia.org. support of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. No. 103 - September/October 2016 HISTORIC SITE & MAP LOCATION 3

HISTORIC SITES Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” The President’s House Site E8 Thaddeus Kosciuszko Church 555 Market Street National Memorial E8 Arch Street Friends 916 South Swanson Street - (215) 389-1513 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE Meeting House E3 305 Pine St, Philadelphia - (215) 597-7130 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE Todd & Bishop White Houses E6 Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Great Essentials Exhibit C5 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 4th and Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 West Wing of Independence Hall OTHER SITES The Athenaeum  Daily tour; Sign up at the Independence Visitor (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Center desk Independence Mall Café C3 Of Philadelphia C7 FREE 50 N. Independence Mall East 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Independence Hall C5 MUSEUMS Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE (215) 965-2302 Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets American Philosophical Betsy Ross House F3 Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (800) 537-7676 Society (APS) Museum D6 Independence 239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026 Tours oered every 15 minutes in September and 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Visitor Center C4 every 20 minutes October through December, urs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Corner of 6th and Market Streets across Ad. $5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$4; Audio Guide tickets are required; pick up free tickets at the (includes admission): Ad. $7; African American Museum from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 Independence Visitor Center. Please note: security In Philadelphia B3 Daily 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. through 9/5; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6 screening closes 15 minutes before the building Carpenters’ Hall E5 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. from 9/6; FREE  closes for the evening. FREE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ur.-Sat.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.;  320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Mikveh Israel Cemetery A7 Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; 823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 Sr. $10; Free to Members Christ Church Philadelphia F4 By appt. only  2nd Street above Market Street Chemical Heritage Found. E5 Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church C9 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 (215) 922-1695 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services. Federal Reserve Bank Info available in 20 languages. Donation suggested. Tours by appt. of Philadelphia C2 Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 Old City Hall D5 Christ Church  6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Burial Ground D3 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE  5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 Old First Reformed Church E1 Fireman’s Hall Museum F2 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m. 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Independence Visitor Center Ch. 6-16 $1; Ad. $2; $15 groups up to 10; 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 Tours by appt. FREE Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE SquareBurger C1 Guided tour Ch. $3; Ad. $7; $30 groups up to 10  Independence Seaport  6th & Race Streets City Tavern F6 Old Pine Street Church & Historic Graveyard D8 Museum H6 Daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Sat. 9/1-5; Daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 9/6-30; Daily from 11:30 a.m.  412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.- urs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon- urs.; Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. Olympia & Becuna open 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10/1-31 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 Tours by reservation; Open to walk through Ad. $16; Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; FREE children U.S. Mint D2 mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule FREE 2 and under & members  151 N. Independence Mall East FREE  Old St. Augustine Church D1 Liberty Bell Center C4 (215) 408-0114, Congress Hall C5 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 (215) 627-1838 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Security screening closes Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE  Tours by appt. FREE 5 minutes before the building closes for the Declaration House B4 Old St. Joseph’s Church & evening FREE SERVICES 701 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 National Shrine E6 National Constitution Daily 12 -5 p.m. FREE 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Center D3 Language Services Park maps are available Deshler-Morris House Call for hours & tours. FREE 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, () Old St. Mary’s Church D7 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon. through Sat.; Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and 5442 Germantown Ave. - (215) 965-2305 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) Spanish. The Visitor Center concierge staff is Sat. 9/10, 10/1 and 10/8 only 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or Stud. w/ID & 13-18 $13; Ch. 4-12 $8; fluent in nine languages including Spanish, Edgar Allan Poe by appt. FREE Active Mil. & Ch. under 3 FREE;  French, German and Italian. Information about National Historic Site C4 Physick House E8  E5 the Liberty Bell and other park sites is 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 available in multiple languages. See a NPS Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. Ranger or the Visitor Center staff if you have Elfreth’s Alley F2 $8 Ad.; $6 Stud/Sr.; $20 Family Ad. $7; Sr. $6; Stud. $5; Ch. FREE  a specific request. 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 -  Portrait Gallery At the National Museum Of Accessibility For the hearing impaired, 12-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun.; Guided tours $5 Second Bank D5 American Jewish History D4 a portable loop system is available inside Franklin Court E4 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 101 South Independence Mall East 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. the Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil (215) 923-3811 equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, Courtyard 9 a.m.-Dusk; Bank Orientation Tour: Every hour on the half 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Printing O ce: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. hour 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (15 min.) Sat. & Sun.; Wed. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and induction loop receivers. A receiver with U.S. Post O ce: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. E7 Ad. $12; Sr./Stud. $11; Active Mil. with headphones is also available if a hearing aid Benjamin Franklin Museum: 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 ID/Ch. under 12 FREE is not compatible. Curb cuts are at corners on perimeter sidewalks. All major sites have (fee); 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m. Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; New Hall Military Museum E5 ramps. Photo albums with pictures of 2nd floor Fragments of Franklin Court $8 Ad.; $6 Stud/Sr.; $20 Family 320 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676  exhibits are available. Audio description of (318 Market St.) Daily 12-5 p.m. St. George’s United Daily 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Methodist Church E1 exhibits & AV are at Poe and Kosciuszko Franklin Square C1 Philadelphia History Museum B5 6th & Race Streets 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Houses, NPS Rangers describe exhibits Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 15 S. 7th Street - (215) 685-4830 Daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Ad. $10; elsewhere. All films are open captioned, with Sat. 9/1-5; Daily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 9/6-30; Groups by appt. only FREE audio description and assisted listening. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church E8 Sr. $8; Stud. & 13-18 $6; Ch. 12 & under & Mon.- urs. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon- urs.; active military free; Family Pack $20 To arrange for American Sign Language Fri-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10/1-31 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 services, please contact us at least two weeks Free Quaker Meeting House C3 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Polish American Cultural Center Museum E6 in advance. Use the relay service 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026 Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. (800-654-5984-TTY) to call (215-597-7130). Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. after services FREE 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Meet a History Maker  Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE 4 No. 103 - September/October 2016 A B C D E F G H I Germantown Old St. Old St. George’s Church White House VINE ST Augustine’s 676 Church 676 T

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