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No. 124 - June 2019 U.S. Department of the Interior

NPS NEWS

Independence Welcome to National Historical Park Welcome to Independence Historic The Historic Gazette National Historical Park Philadelphia! is always FREE You’re visiting at one of the most exciting times of the Declaration of Independence. Come of the year, so be sure to take advantage of our participate! You are in the heart of history and we have so many many special events and programs available only Some stories may be well known to you and stories to tell you! You’ll meet History Makers in IN THIS ISSUE in the summer. some may be new. I hope your visit to the park person, hear from storytellers at Once Upon A Summer means celebration! will enlighten you with new stories of the people Nation Storytelling Benches, drill with the Page 2 We remember the great events of 1776 and and places of our era. A visit to and more. 1787 and the people whose wisdom and any national park brings opportunities for Whether you have a couple of hours or a couple of Once Upon a Nation foresight established the principles of govern- adventure with family and friends. We’re days to spend, check out the helpful information in Storytelling Benches ment for this great nation before the federal gearing up for our nation’s 250th birthday in the Gazette to help you make the most of your visit. 2026 and that means a bigger than ever celebra- Begin your day at the Independence Visitor National Constitution Center government moved to D.C. We remember people whose stories are lesser known tion of Independence. Center, where you can pick up your free, timed City Tavern Coupon but still vital to understanding the Details about programs, events and tours are tickets. Seeing the room where of America. We tell stories of revolution, stories available at the Independence Visitor Center, our Declaration of Independence was debated and Page 3 of individuals who struggled and fought for on our website at www.nps.gov/inde or in our adopted is a must! human rights, and stories of many people mobile app – just search for NPS Independence You won’t want to miss the National Constitution Historic District uniting behind their common values and beliefs. in your mobile app store. I encourage you to Center’s new permanent exhibit Civil War and Happenings Of course, we also mark the 243rd anniversary start your visit at our Independence Visitor Reconstruction. Check out the neighborhood’s of Independence Day with pomp and dignity. Center. newest attraction, of the American Page 4 July 8th is also a unique day on Independence Cynthia MacLeod Revolution, which tells the story of the American Square when we re-enact the rst public reading Superintendent Independence After Hours ght for independence in an interactive and dynamic way. Programs & Tours is month also features the 12th annual Flag Fest, Historic Highlights Museum Highlights a weeklong celebration of our Stars & Stripes at the Page 5 House that kicks o Sunday, June 9 Independence Hall, Liberty , Museum of the , National Flag Festival 2019 (with donuts) and continues all week with daytime Constitution Center and evening events, and culminates with a full day Philadelphia Chinese of FREE family fun on Stars & Stripes Saturday, Lantern Festival June 15. On Flag Day, June 14, the Betsy Ross House hosts the City of Philadelphia’s Ocial Page 6 Flag Day commemoration and admission is FREE courtesy of Dr. Jeery Kenneth Kohn. National Park Service See page 5 for details. Page 7 Inside, nd everything else you need to know to have a great visit. ere’s information about Once Site Hours Upon A Nation’s amazing Independence After Hours, a one-of-a-kind experience that gives you Page 8 the inside story of the writing of the Declaration (and sneaks you into Independence Hall at night!) Map Museum of the American Revolution and free programs that bring the past to life for the whole family (pages 4 & 5), a map (on the back) and lots more valuable information to help make The Gazette is available Attraction Highlights Tours Highlights your visit a memorable one. also on the Web at Some of the most unique and rewarding experiences historicphiladelphia.org Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, Independence After Hours, Twilight Tour you’ll have in Historic Philadelphia will be meeting History Maker Meet & Greets Once Upon A Nation’s History Makers –people Like us on from the past who will share their uniquely interesting stories–and at the Once Upon A Nation facebook.com/historicphilly Storytelling Benches, where you’ll hear little known tales from our nation’s early years. See the map for locations, and plan to visit some or all of the 13 Follow us on benches during the day to hear stories that history class missed. twitter.com/historicphilly From meeting Betsy Ross in her upholstery shop, to marching with the Continental Army in a Photos by: military muster, to hearing the stirring words of the Acroterion, K. Ciappa, M. Edlow,D. Cruz, Declaration read in the shadow of Independence M. Fischetti, J. Fusco, R. Kennedy, Hall, you’re sure to make memories that last a J. Holder, M. Kennedy, C. Smyth, Independence Visitor Center Independence After Hours G. Widman, M. Parker, B. Krist, E. Savaria, lifetime and become part of your story! A. Sinagoga, Tianyu, G. Widman 2 No. 124 - June 2019 Independence National Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches... Historical Park Telling the Stories You Haven’t Heard

As you wander the streets of Historic Phila- who join to create a revolutionary organiza- delphia, you may be wondering, what’s the tion devoted to ending the practice of slavery. story with the benches? Well, stop and listen All the tales are family-friendly, and many are and you will discover that visits to the Once interactive. Children can pick up a Story Flag Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches will be among the at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from every most unique and memorable experiences you will have storyteller on their journey. Flags with all the stars can be during your trip. redeemed for a History Hero Scattered at 13 locations Certi cate and a free carousel throughout Historic Philadel- ride on the Parx Liberty phia (see the map on the back Carousel in Franklin Square, for locations), the benches are 6th and Race streets. home to specially-trained ere are nearly 90 stories storytellers who will delight being told in all. You’ll hear of you with FREE, short stories, slavery and surage, doctors sharing the secrets of Philadel- and disease, patriots and pirates phia’s and America’s history. and everything in between. You You will nd the past and present intertwined in will be amazed at what you didn’t know about tales like Dinner Table Diplomacy: Martha Washing- American history and we hope you’ll take our ton rows a Party, the story of dinner parties stories back home with you and make them part thrown by the Washingtons to encourage connec- of your story. tions among political foes and Speaking Up: e For more information about Historic Philadelphia, Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society, a tale of Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation Storytelling program, ardent female abolitionists, both white and of color, visit historicphiladelphia.org.

FEATURED FEATURED EVENTS EXHIBIT Stripes and Stars Festival moving naturalization Sensory-Friendly Sunday June 14 ceremony. Sunday, June 23, 2019 Civil War and Reconstruction Philadelphia celebrates the Most Stripes and Stars Festival NOW OPEN! e National Constitution shared birthday of two of events in Historic Philadelphia Center is excited to oer a are free and open to the public. Civil War and Reconstruction: e our country’s greatest more accessible museum Battle for Freedom and Equality, is institutions–the American FOURTEEN: A eatri- experience for individuals the rst in America devoted to ag and the U.S. Army. of all abilities and their exploring how constitutional is annual festival takes cal Performance Tues. through Sat. from families on multiple dates clashes over slavery set the stage for place at locations through- throughout 2019. the Civil War, and how the nation out Independence Nation- June 19 transformed the Constitution after al Historical Park and During this limited Sensory-Friendly Sundays the war to more fully embrace the Historic Philadelphia, production run, visitors will provide visitors with Declaration of Independence’s including Independence can experience a moving a variety of sensory proces- promise of liberty and equality. Hall, Betsy Ross House, theatrical performance that sing challenges along with Included with museum admission. and the National Constitu- sheds new light on the the opportunity to experi- tion Center. Events Reconstruction era and the ence the museum in a include ag raising rati cation of the 14th more secure and comfor- Show Your ceremonies, a patriotic Amendment. table environment. Historic Philadelphia Gazette parade, giant ag folding Included with museum Included with museum HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE demonstrations, and a admission. admission. at the National Constitution Center The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of Box Office to Receive 525 Arch Street (One block past the Independence Visitor Center and Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the $2 OFF Admission 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 historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call pepperpot soup, Martha it takes two (800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde. Washington’s chocolate mousse Two entrées for the price of one!* Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our cake, General Washington & Valid Sun.-Fri. with the use of a major credit card. nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, Children’s entrées will be considered entrées interaction and education, strengthening Greater omas Jeerson’s recipes for ale. Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience Open seven days a week. at the time of discount. American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the Daily from 11:30am Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends and Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House, Located at the corner of June 14-16; 28-30 and July 1-7, 2019; expires July 31, 2019. and Franklin Square. 2nd & Walnut Streets. Coupon must be presented at time of order. For more information about HPI, or to make a (215) 413-1443 *Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée. tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org. No. 124 - June 2019 3 HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS

JUNE your own design. Make sure to snap a picture that can agmaker as she practices her trade in the country’s only JUNE 1 be printed out before you leave! working 18th-century upholstery shop. is is the only $24 includes admission for one child and activity. Elfreth’s Alley, 1-5 p.m.: Fete Day – Get a rare glimpse site in Historic Philadelphia to meet an historical (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org/calendar into a dozen 18th-century private homes of residents on interpreter daily! Free with admission. the nation’s oldest residential street. Enjoy music, JUNE 16 (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org re-enactors and more. $25 per person; $10 children; family Museum of the American Revolution, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. and daily and group rates available. (215) 627-8680, elfrethsalley.org Breakfast with General – Enjoy 6/9-6/15: Meet Phillis – Learn the fascinating story of breakfast with the nation’s Founding Father! Tickets JUNE 7 this free African American woman who was born into include buet breakfast, admission and interactive Betsy Ross House, 5-9 p.m.: Movie Night Under the slavery in colonial Philadelphia. Free with admission. activities. Stars & Stripes – Celebrate First Friday with after-hours (215) 529-4026, historicphiladelphia.org $50 adults, $25 youth, $10 children 6 and under. City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: e Ales of the tours of the House followed by an alfresco showing of (215)253-6731, amrevmuseum.org Robot Monster. Guests are invited to BYOB and snacks Revolution – Sample ale recipes by George Washington, Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Meet a Founding and make an evening of it. $5. (215) 629-4026, omas Jeerson, and Alexander historicphiladelphia.org Father for Father’s Day – omas Jeerson pays a visit . Colonial shrub is available for the to the House as we celebrate dads with free admission. children.(215) 413-1443, citytavern.com JUNE 8 Free admission to those identifying as dads with a paid child’s Independence Seaport Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: admission. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Franklin Court Courtyard, 2-3 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: Breakfast with Butter ies – e British Occupation of Philadelphia – Join a Park Join Independence Seaport JUNE 19 Ranger for a walking tour and hear the stories of the Museum, StoryUP!, and Philadelphia Insectarium and Independence Seaport Museum, 3-5 p.m.: Juneteenth Butter y Pavilion for this unique event. Enjoy breakfast, ocers, the soldiers, and the civilians as the Join us for special guest speakers to mark Juneteenth, the write stories about the animals living in the river and have occupied the former United States capital from September oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of them acted out, make butter y hats and more. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde slavery in the United States. e event will feature 1777 to June 1778. Call (215) 413-8655 or visit phillyseaport.org/calendar for discussions, performances and more. Independence Seaport Museum, 3 p.m.-dusk Mon.-Fri.; pricing information. Free. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org/calendar 12 p.m.-dusk Sat., Sun. & holidays: Paddle Penn’s JUNE 9-10 JUNE 23 Landing – Paddle your way around the Penn's Landing Museum of the American Revolution, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Museum of the American Revolution, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: basin in a kayak, rowboat, swan or dragon for the perfect Liberation 1778 – Living history event celebrates the new Leatherwork 101: Make a Shot Pouch – Colonial outdoor recreational activity. Located near Spruce Street discovery center, Revolution Place, exploring the confused hunters and Revolutionary soldiers used small leather bags, Harbor Park and the Hilton Penn's Landing. days of 1778. e Continental Army and its supporters called “shot pouches,” to carry musket balls and other $8 per person. (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org/paddle have reclaimed Philadelphia from the British, but many materials. Learn the basics of cutting and sewing leather Independence Visitor Center, Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: questions about loyalty and the Revolution remain. Meet and leave with your own shot pouch. Meet the History Makers – Don’t forget your camera and townspeople restarting their lives or looking for justice and $75 for workshop only. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org questions for Philadelphia’s colonial townsfolk! e learn military drills from Revolutionary soldiers. JUNE 24-30 History Makers inside the Visitor Center oer tales, Free with admission. (215) 53-6731, amrevmuseum.org Signers’ Garden, 10-11 a.m.: In the Paths of the anecdotes and good cheer about living in 18th-century JUNE 9-15 Founders – Join a park ranger for this orientation tour of Philadelphia. Learn about and watch them in their crafts, Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Flag Festival 2019 Independence National Historical Park. Explore the including quill pen calligraphy, “sawdust dolls,” watercolor e 12th annual weeklong celebration of all things Old world-changing events that happened right here, from art, and much more. Glory features free, interactive family fun each day of the the Declaration of Independence to the creation of a Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLVisitorCenter.com week. e city of Philadelphia’s ocial Flag Day new government. Independence Visitor Center, urs.-Sun., celebration is June 14, with free tours of the House Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Dulcimer Player Performance – Enjoy courtesy of Dr. Jerey Kenneth Kohn. e week nishes Benjamin Franklin Museum, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: music played by award-winning hammered dulcimer with the all-day festival, Stars & Stripes Saturday on June Dr. Franklin’s Philadelphia – Printer, politician, player, John Lionarons. is music was popular in 15. See page 5 or visit historicphiladelphia.org for the diplomat, inventor - get to know the real Ben Franklin as colonial Philadelphia. complete schedule and details. Free. Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLVisitorCenter.com (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org you explore the streets and sites of his beloved city. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Independence Visitor Center, 4-4:10 p.m.: Junior JUNE 14 Second Bank of the U.S., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & Ranger Induction Ceremony – Museum of the American Revolution, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. After completing the 3:30 p.m.: Bank Orientation Tour – Learn about the daily through 7/14: A New Constellation: A Collection Junior Ranger Booklet, available at the Visitor Center, notable people in the gallery in this short orientation. of Historic 13-Star Flags – children can meet a park ranger at the information desk Check out this rare collection Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde on display for the rst time. e ags feature 32 dierent to receive their badge and be “sworn in” as National Park Second Bank of the U.S. 2:30 p.m.-3 p.m.: Alexander arrangements of 13 stars, representing the 13 colonies. Service junior rangers. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Hamilton Gallery Tour – Plus, try on Revolutionary-inspired clothing, handle While not from Philadelphia, Independence Visitor Center, 6-7:15 p.m.: Twilight replica objects make your own ag. spent time and made his mark on Tour – Enjoy an introduction to Independence National (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org American history here. Learn more during this ranger-led Historical Park so you are ready to explore it . gallery tour. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde JUNE 14-17 Walking tour meets at the National Park Service JUNE 29 & 30 Museum of the American Revolution, regular site hours: Information desk. Presented by the Friends of Independence Museum of the American Revolution, Flag Day and Father’s Day Weekend – Volunteer Guides. friendso ndependence.org. See George 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Independence Day Celebration Washington’s Commander-in-Chief’s Standard, the ag Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde How will you #BeeRevolution? Add a personalized that marked his presence on the battleeld. Add a stitch to Franklin Square, 6-11 p.m. daily: Philadelphia Chinese ribbon to a ag-shaped “Declarations Wall” on the a reproduction of a Revolutionary ag, design your own Lantern Festival – Final days to visit this one-of-a-kind Museum’s outdoor plaza and let us know! ag, and try cutting a six-pointed star like the one on the celebration of light and culture! More than 25 Free with admission. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org Washington Standard and more interactive activities. larger-than-life illuminated displays are on show. Free with admission. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org ONGOING Plus, enjoy traditional Chinese performances, handicrafts, JUNE 15 food and more. Weekday tickets: $18 Ad.; $16 Sr./Stud./Mil.; Independence Seaport Museum, 2-4 p.m.: Father’s Day Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.- urs.; $12 Ch. 3-12. Weekend pricing: $20 Ad.; $18 Sr./Stud./Mil.; in the MakerSpace – Nothing says “ank you, Dad” 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. thru $12 Ch. 3-12. Timed tickets required Friday and more than a handmade gift! Create a custom laser-cut 6/8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed.-Sun.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. urs. Saturday nights. (215) 629-4026, wood picture frame in our MakerSpace, complete with from 6/9: Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestval 4 No. 124 - June 2019 Hear e Story of Independence Where It Happened, as It Happenened Independence After Hours dence After Hours. Make the experience part of your story. Prepare to get goosebumps! e one-of-a-kind Independence After Hours tour sneaks you into Call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphilade- Independence Hall at night to eavesdrop on the phia.org to make your reservation today. Founding Fathers as they debate the Declaration of Independence After Hours is presented in partnership Independence in the summer of 1776. with Independence National Historical Park. Tour Start your adventure with a delicious, three-course runs Fridays and Saturdays, 5:30 pm thru 6/8 and meal at historic City Tavern and then follow your Tuesdays through Saturdays from 6/11 and runs colonial guide on an evening of adventure. He’ll approximately two and a half hours. Departs from the talk his way past the vigilant night watchman and Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd lead you into the State House, now Street. Reservations are highly recommended. Tickets Independence Hall, where omas Jeerson, Ben are $85 for adults; $55 children 12 and under; $80 Franklin and others are deep in discussion over the senior/student/military; dining gratuity included. Declaration. ere is nothing quite like Indepen- Recommended for ages 10 and up.

PROGRAMS & TOURS • JUNE 2019

Historic Philadelphia is proud to bring visitors FREE, interactive programming all summer long. Check out the following pages for daily programming and make sure your itinerary includes time to experience Once Upon A Nation.

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 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. thru 6/8 from 6/9 ursdays Betsy Ross House Flag Raising 239 Arch Street Daily Meet Phillis the Laundress Sat. & Sun. thru June 10; urs.-Sun. from June 11

Independence Hall (behind the Hall) Reading of the Declaration of Independence 500 Chestnut Street Fri. & Sat thru 6/8; Tues.-Sat. from 6/9

Meet the History Makers Independence Visitor Center Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 6th & Market Streets Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony Twilight Tour Sat. & Sun. Daily 6 p.m.

13 Locations in the Historic District Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. & Sat. thru 6/8; Tues.-Sat. from 6/9

Signers’ Garden Military Muster 5th Street 2-2:30 p.m.; 3-3:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. thru 6/8; Tues.-Sat. from 6/9

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Sat. & Sun. thru 6/8; Daily from 6/9 National Historical Park Secrets & Spies Sat. June 15, 22 & 29

Program Meet a History Maker Tour Performance National Park Service Program No. 124 - June 2019 5 Flag Festival 2019 e Philadelphia Celebrates Old Glory Chinese Lantern Festival is Underway with a Blockbuster event illuminates Full Week of Fun! Franklin Square through June 30

Celebrate the Stars & Stripes with a week of special events at the Betsy Ross House, Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 15. • Take a bite out of the Stars & Stripes at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 9, when Flag Fest kicks o with a delicious donut wall presented by Federal Donuts. Donut distribution starts at 1 p.m. • Be among the rst to see the newly-restored Betsy Ross Bible on display in the gallery during Flag Festival. • Free, interactive, family fun June 10-13 includ- ing historic chocolate making demonstrations, a ag history program, the chance to meet George Washington and more. Programming starts at 11 a.m. daily, end times vary; see historicphiladelphia.org for complete schedule. • e House’s famous Flag Day celebration Historic Philadelphia is just heating up as the sun goes down. rough June 30, kicks o at 10 a.m. ursday, June 14 with a ag raising ceremony. Enjoy free the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Franklin Square from 6-11 admission all day long courtesy of Dr. Je rey Kenneth Kohn, see the Flag Ladies nightly. Philadelphia's favorite Square glows with 29 all new, larger-than-life embroider presidential ags and witness a moving naturalization ceremony. illuminated displays of plants, animals and mythical creatures, including a • e week culminates with towering phoenix, all created using traditional Chinese methods with thousands Stars & Stripes Saturday on of LED lights in brilliant colors. June 15. is all-day family event featu- res favorites like In addition to the lanterns, the Festival features traditional entertainment from e Give & Take Jugglers Chinese acrobats, dancers and the crowd-favorite face changers. Folk artists will and the amazing Funicular demonstrate their ancient expertise in papermaking, palm leaf weaving and much Aerial Circus. Admission is more and, of course, a wide variety of delicious food will be available. FREE and tours of the House are just $5 for adults and $4 Weekday tickets are $18 for adults; $16 for Sr./Stud./Mil.; and $12 for children 3-12. for children. Weekend pricing is $20 for adults; $18 for Sr./Stud./Mil.; and $12 for children 3-12. For more information, and a Timed tickets are required on Friday and Saturday nights. Purchase tickets at Franklin complete schedule of events, visit Square or online at historicphiladelphia.org/chineselanternfestval. historicphiladelphia.org For more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org.

Ride the Philly PHLASH® e Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop is a senior citizens, and SEPTA Key, TrailPass, and visitor-friendly public transit that provides access TransPass holders always ride free. Passes are to 20 stops located near must-see attractions, available for purchase onboard with exact cash only; , and historic sites online, or at any Visitor Center location. throughout Philadelphia. e Ride the PHLASH in the Historic District PHLASH is now running daily this month and you may encounter a for the summer season, passenger from the past! Every Friday through September 2, and Saturday from with service to each stop June 7-29, History Makers will take every 15 minutes from the PHLASH to stops in the district 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. At just $2 per ride or $5 per For more information, visit day, PHLASH is the most a ordable RidePhillyPhlash.com or way to get around. Children four and under, call (800) 537-7676. 6 No. 124 - June 2019 National Park Service ALL PROGRAMS AND TOURS ARE FREE

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAMS Independence National Historical Park - Junior Ranger programs oer a fun way for kids to learn about American History. rough Junior Ranger activities, games and puzzles, participants from 6-14 years of age learn all about the park and can earn Junior Ranger badges. Pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Booklet and then return it to the Independence Trading Cards: Come Face to Face with Visitor Center to receive your award when Independence Mobile App you’ve completed the activities. e Independence History! - Ask a Park Ranger how you can earn Visitor Center, 6th & Market Streets, opens daily free trading cards during your visit. Collecting Explore Independence National Historical Park - home at 8:30 a.m. trading cards is a fun way to learn more about the of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Ben- people, places and things that tell the story of jamin Franklin Museum - with this ocial National Philadelphia and the early years of our nation. Park Service app. Use it to discover the sites and people of the American Revolution, and the founding of the nation. Tap the Sites button Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site to learn more Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at about points of 532 North 7th Street. interest with e site is open Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. professional and 1-5 p.m. photographs and addeus Kosciuszko National Memorial engaging text. Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at Discover the Road to Revolution or follow in 301 Pine Street. Benjamin Franklin’s footsteps on guided audio tours e site is open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. throughout the park. e Postcard feature allows you Germantown to share a digital postcard with friends and family from (Deshler-Morris House) Independence National Historical Park. e app is Pick up your Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at available for iOS and Android devices. Search for “NPS 5442 Germantown Avenue. Independence” in your app store. e site is open Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. e app is FREE.

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INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK BOOKSTORES AND MUSEUM SHOPS e Old City Hall shop has books, toys, puzzles, souvenirs and postcards. Get a key to Independence Hall, miniature Liberty and more. Located on the SW corner of Fifth and Chestnut Streets. e Franklin Court shop features all things Benjamin Franklin. Browse through dozens of biogra- phies and other writings about Philadelphia’s favorite found- ing father, or pick up one of the many items featuring an image of Franklin. Located between ird and Fourth Streets and Market and Chestnut Streets.

ese stores are operated by Eastern National, a not-for-prot partner of the National Park Service. Proceeds from your purchase help support Independence NHP.

All photos courtesy of the National Park Service No. 124 - June 2019 HISTORIC SITE & MAP LOCATION 7

HISTORIC SITES GREAT ESSENTIALS EXHIBIT C5 PHYSICK HOUSE E8 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF West Wing of Independence Hall 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY D4 ARCH STREET FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE E3 (800) 537-7676 urs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12-3 p.m.; 101 South Independence Mall East 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20 (215) 923-3811 Chestnut, through security FREE PORTRAIT GALLERY AT THE SECOND BANK D5 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA C7 Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 INDEPENDENCE HALL C5 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. $12; Sr./Stud. $11; Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Active Mil. with ID/Ch. under 12 FREE (800) 537-7676 E7 BETSY ROSS HOUSE F3 Daily 9 a.m. -7 p.m. NEW HALL MILITARY MUSEUM E5 239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 Tours oered every 20 minutes, tickets are urs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12-3 p.m.; 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 965-2305 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily to 6/8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed from 6/9; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. urs. required 9 a.m.-5 p.m. No tickets required Ad. $8; Sr./Stud. $6; Family $20 Ad. $5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$4; Audio Guide 5-7 p.m. Pick up free tickets at the ST. GEORGE’S UNITED POLISH AMERICAN (incl. admission): Ad. $8; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $7 Independence Visitor Center. Please note: METHODIST CHURCH E1 CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM E6 security screening closes 15 minutes before the 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 CARPENTERS’ HALL E5 building closes for the evening. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun. FREE. Groups by appt. only FREE SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE E5 ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E8 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 CHRIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA F4 Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE 2nd Street above Market Street 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 (215) 922-1695 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. NATIONAL MEMORIAL E8 Info available in 20 languages. after services FREE 305 Pine St, Philadelphia - (800) 537-7676 Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SITE E8 Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND D3 555 Market Street 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE OTHER SITES Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun.12-4 p.m. INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER C4 CITY TAVERN F6 MUSEUMS Corner of 6th and Market Streets across 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 Lunch from 11:30 a.m. Tues.-Sun.; Dinner SOCIETY (APS) MUSEUM D6 Daily, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. FREE ஘ from 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. & 3 p.m. Sun.; open 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442 SQUAREBURGER C1 holiday Mondays ஘ urs.-Sun.10 a.m.-5 p.m. from mid-April 6th & Race Streets CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL D4 AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM Opens daily at 11:30 a.m. 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 IN PHILADELPHIA B3 U.S. MINT D2 mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 151 N. Independence Mall East FREE ur.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; (215) 408-0114, C5 Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Sr. $10; Members FREE Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Chestnut, through security FREE Independence Hall OF PHILADELPHIA C2 DECLARATION HOUSE B4 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 A7 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE SERVICES 599 S 7th Street - (215) 965-7676 823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 Closed By appt. only FIREMAN’S HALL MUSEUM F2 Language Services Park maps are DESHLER-MORRIS HOUSE 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH C9 available in Arabic, Chinese, French, () (OFF MAP) Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, 5442 Germantown Avenue - (215) 965-2305 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services. INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM H6 Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation suggested. Tours by appt. 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Visitor Center concierge staff is fluent in EDGAR ALLAN POE Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; National Landmark OLD CITY HALL D5 nine languages including Spanish, French, NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE C4 Historic ships cruiser Olympia and submarine 5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 German and Italian. Information about the 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Becuna: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (last boarding at Liberty Bell and other park sites is available Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-5 p.m. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 6:15 p.m.) Ad. $16; Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; FREE in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger ELFRETH’S ALLEY F2 Child. 2 and under & members FREE OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH E1 or the Visitor Center staff if you have a 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 LIBERTY BELL CENTER C4 specific request. Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m. 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Tours by appt. FREE Accessibility for the hearing impaired, FRANKLIN COURT E4 Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Please note: security & a portable loop system is available inside 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 screening closes 5 minutes before the building HISTORIC GRAVEYARD D8 closes for the evening. FREE the Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil Fragments of Franklin Court equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN R EVOLUTION E5 Closed and induction loop receivers. U.S. Post O ce: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for 101 S. 3rd Street - (215) 253-6731 Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. thru 6/14; A receiver with headphones is also available Printing O ce: Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. if a hearing aid is not compatible. Curb cuts Benjamin Franklin Museum: Tours by reservation; Open to walk through 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. from 6/15; Ad. $19; (fee); 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m. FREE Stud. $17; Ch. 6-18 $12; under 6 FREE are at corners on perimeter sidewalks. All LD T UGUSTINE HURCH major sites have ramps. Photo albums with FRANKLIN SQUARE C1 O S . A C D1 NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER D3 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge pictures of 2nd floor exhibits are available. 6th & Race Streets 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Audio description of exhibits & AV are at Poe 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; Philadelphia Chinese (215) 627-1838 Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Tours by appt. FREE Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+)/Col. Stud. (w/ID) $13; and Kosciuszko Houses, NPS Rangers Lantern Festival 6-11 p.m. daily CC BY-SA 3.0 describe exhibits elsewhere. All films are OLD ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH & Youth (6-18) $11; Child. (under 6) FREE ஘ FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE C3 open captioned, with audio description and 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026 NATIONAL SHRINE E6 E5 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 assisted listening. To arrange for American Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Sign Language services, please contact us Call for hours & tours. FREE 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. GLORIA DEI “OLD SWEDES” CHURCH at least two weeks in advance. Use the relay OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH D7 Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) & Coll. Stud. (w/I.D.) 916 South Swanson Street (215) 389-1513 service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 $13; Youth (6-18) $11; Ch. (under6) Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or FREE ஘ (215-597-7130). by appt. FREE 8 No. 108 - No.May 124 27 - June 20192017

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