National Park Service No. 110 - August, 2017 U.S. Department of the Interior Experience History! Independence National Historical Park Once Upon A Nation offers free programming & tours through Labor Day History comes to life in fascinating stories at the • Hear the stories that didn’t make it into the summer of 1776. Start with a delicious, meal at The Historic Philadelphia Gazette Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches and history books at Once Upon A Nation’s City Tavern then head over to see the Founding is always FREE on one-of-a-kind interactive history programs and award-winning storytelling benches at Fathers deep in discussion about the Declara- tours that let visitors live history as it happened, 13 locations throughout the historic district tion of Independence. Presented in coopera- where it happened. Visit historicphiladel- (see map on p.4). 11a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. tion with Independence National Historical IN THIS ISSUE phia.org for more information on these great thru 8/12; Fri. and Sat. from 8/18. Park. 5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. thru 8/12; adventures: • Join the Continental Army and drill with Fri. & Sat. from 8/18. Tickets are: Ad. $85; • Start the day by raising the flag with Betsy Washington’s troops in the Signers’ Garden. Chil. 12 & under $55; Sr./Stud./Mil. $80. Ross and her Colonial friends at 10 a.m. at the 2 & 3 p.m. Tues.-Sat. through 8/12; • Drink, sing and be merry on the Tippler’s Page 2 Betsy Ross House. Tour the House, making Fri.-Sat. from 8/18. Tour: Ben’s Kites & Flights, a tavern tour led sure to meet Betsy in her upholstery shop daily • Hear the stirring words of the document that by everyone’s favorite founder, Ben Franklin, Historic District and Phillis the laundress in the Women at changed the world during a dramatic reading himself. Enjoy cocktails and snacks at four Work in Revolutionary America exhibit, of the Declaration of Independence behind stops. 5:30 p.m. ursdays thru 8/10. Happenings 12-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Independence Hall. 3:45 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Tickets are: Ad. $50; Sr./Stud./Mil. $45; must • Visit Colonial Stations to learn Colonial through 8/12; Fri. and Sat. from 8/18. be 21 with valid ID. National Constitution crafts and games and meet Founding Fathers • Independence After Hours offers a unique For tickets and details about Once Upon A Center (and Mothers) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Visit opportunity to visit Independence Hall at Nation programs, visit historicphiladelphia.org or historicphiladelphia.org for locations. night to eavesdrop on the debates of the call (215) 629-4026. City Tavern Page 3 Ride the Start Exploring with Historic Site & Map Location Philly PHLASH Philadelphia’s Historic District Pass TM e Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is the e 2017 Historic District Pass program Philadelphia’s Historic District: Museum Page 4 most convenient and affordable way for visitors provides visitors with affordable and convenient Pass offers visitors “more to explore.” Perfect for to get around Philadelphia, with 22 stops options to begin exploring the area. return visitors and older kids, it Map located near must-see attractions along its route. e PHLASH offers e 2017 Philadelphia’s includes one-time admission to daily service every 15 minutes, Historic District Pass is perfect the African American Museum from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets for first-time visitors and in Philadelphia, National are $2 per ride or $5 per day. families with kids. It includes Museum of American Jewish Seniors; children 4 and one-time admission to the History, and Philadelphia under; and SEPTA Key and National Constitution History Museum, for just $23 Pass holders always ride free! Passes are Center, Betsy Ross House, for adults and $17 for youth available for purchase aboard vehicles with Christ Church Burial (ages 13-17). Both Passes are exact change and cash only; online; or at any Ground; and two all-day Philly available exclusively at the Visitor Center location. PHLASH passes, for just $18 for adults and Independence Visitor Center. (800) 537-7676, PhillyPHLASH.com $13 for youth (ages 4-12). New for 2017, (800) 537-7676, HistoricPhillyPass.com The Gazette is available also on the Web at HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS historicphiladelphia.org AUGUST camera and questions for Philadelphia’s colonial e American Philosophical Society, 6-7 p.m.: townsfolk! e History Makers offer tales and Mr. Madison Battles the Hessian Fly – At the AUGUST 4 Like us on good cheer about life in 18th Century Philadel- request of the American Philosophical Society, Betsy Ross House, 8:30-10 p.m.: First Friday phia. Learn about traditional crafts, including omas Jefferson and James Madison set off in Movie Night Under the Stars & Stripes – Enjoy facebook.com/historicphilly quill pen calligraphy, “sawdust dolls,” watercolor 1791, to upstate New York and New England. eir an outdoor screening of the cult classic, Earth art, and more. mission? Investigate the Hessian fly, the scourge of vs.e Spider. e Philadelphia Film Society hosts Free. (800) 537-7676, HistoricPhillySummer.com American wheat crops! Hear stories and memories Follow us on pre-movie trivia with prizes and after-hours tours of this unusual journey. of the House are offered from 5:30 p.m. Guests AUGUST 5 Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and make an Congress Hall, 2-3 p.m.: We Differ as Rational twitter.com/historicphilly Friends: A Debate Between John Adams & Franklin Square, 7-11 p.m.: Saturday Night at evening of it. $5 (215) 629-5801 x500, the Movies – Bring the family to see e LEGO historicphiladelphia.org/betsy omas Jefferson – e great statesmen debate Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa, the revolutionary storms they weathered Batman Movie on the Great Lawn. Film starts at D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, AUGUST 4 & 5 throughout a relationship spanning 50 years. 8:30 p.m. Free; attractions ticketed. M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Michael Parker, E. Savaria, Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Recommended for ages 14 and up. G. Widman Meet the History Makers – Don’t forget your Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org continues on page 2 2 No. 110 - August 2017 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park continues from page 1 AUGUST 25 & 26 Second Bank of the United States, Independence Visitor Center, 12-2 p.m. daily: e Curiosity Zone AUGUST 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Meet the History Makers Enjoy family fun with activities inspired by AUGUST 11 & 12 See August 4 & 5 for description Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org artist Charles Willson Peale. Peale’s curiosity Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: led him to explore everything from paint Meet the History Makers – AUGUST 26 See August 4 & pigments to mastodons. 5 for description. e American Philosophical Society, 1-2 p.m.: An Afternoon with omas Walking tour meets at the information desk. AUGUST 12 Jefferson – e author of the Declaration Presented by the Friends of Independence Museum of the American Revolution, of Independence shares stories of his life in Volunteer Guides. friendsofindependence.org. 7-10 p.m: Turn Season Finale Watch Party an interactive program recommended for Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Explore the exhibits and learn more about young people. the Revolution before joining other fans to Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Second Bank of the United States, watch the series finale of Turn. $20 includes 12:30, 1:30, 3:30 & 4:30 p.m. daily: Bank ONGOING admission. Amrevmuseum.org/events Orientation Tour – Learn about the notable AUGUST 18 & 19 Benjamin Franklin Museum, people in the gallery in this 15-minute orien- Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Dr. Franklin’s Philadelphia tation. Free. (800) 538-7676, nps.gov/inde 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Meet the History Makers Printer, politician, diplomat, inventor – get Second Bank of the United States, See August 4 & 5 for description Free. to know the real Ben Franklin as you explore 1-2 p.m. & 4-5 p.m. daily: Barnacles and (800) 537-7676, HistoricPhillySummer.com the streets and sites of his beloved city. Bullets – Come learn about life as a AUGUST 18-20 Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Continental soldier. Have some fun trying Signers’ Garden, 2:30-3:30 p.m.: e Independence Visitor Center, 2-4 p.m. Fri.: on kid-sized military uniforms and colonial Women’s American Revolution – During Colonial Musicians – Learn songs and hear dress. Free. (800) 538-7676, nps.gov/inde this walking tour, follow in the footsteps of the women who used Independence Square music from our country's earliest days. Free. Second Bank of the United States, to fight their own revolution. (800) 537-7676, HistoricPhillySummer.com 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. daily: Charles Free. (800) 538-7676, nps.gov/inde Independence Visitor Center, 4 p.m. daily: Willson Peale Gallery Tour – Charles AUGUST 19 Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony Willson Peale captured the faces of the early Museum of the American Revolution, After completing the Junior Ranger Booklet, American republic. His portraits of diplo- 12-3 p.m.: Fife & Drum Party – A celebra- children can meet a park ranger at the mats, military officers, signers of the Decla- tion of fife and drum music. Visitors can test information desk at the Visitor Center to ration of Independence, the Constitution, out their musical skills and compete for receive their badge and be “sworn in” as and others tell wonderful stories, some prizes.