HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE National Park Service No. 104 - November/December 2016 U.S. Department of the Interior Franklin Square Holiday Festival Special Holiday Hours Independence National for Philly PHLASH Historical Park Highlights the Season e Philly PHLASH Downtown Bus Loop is the most convenient and Electrical Spectacle lights up the night starting November 10 affordable way to get around Philadelphia this holiday season. With service to 22 The Historic Philadelphia Gazette Franklin Square celebrates the magic of the holiday through Sundays and other selected days. stops between Penn’s Landing and the is always FREE season November 10 - December 31 with the return of Don’t miss special events like #FranklinSquareFri- Please Touch Museum, the PHLASH e Franklin Square Holiday Festival featuring days, Santa Saturdays and Seasonal Sounds on provides access to the city’s must-see Electrical Spectacle presented by PECO. More than Sundays. See the Historic Happenings section for all holiday attractions and shopping districts. IN THIS ISSUE 50,000 lights shimmer, dance, and illuminate the the details. e PHLASH runs every 15 minutes Square to a soundtrack of holiday classics, during two Don’t miss weekly events like #FranklinSquareFri- from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., every Friday - shows alternating shows every 30 minutes, 4:30-8 p.m. Sunday, through November 20. days, special family-friendly nights celebrating e Daily service for the holiday Page 2 Between shows, warm up around the fire pits or inside Nutcracker, movies like Star Wars and Frozen and season runs Friday, Ben’s Sweets & Treats, which offers comfort foods more. Santa Saturday and Seasonal Sounds on November 25 through and warm beverage and other holiday favorites. Kids Sundays, with local talent singing holiday favorites. Sunday, December 31 Historic District of all ages will love the homemade fudge and ginger- Visit historicphiladelphia.org for a complete schedule. (No service on Happenings bread houses among the sweet delights. For grown-ups, For more information, visit historicphiladelphia.org or anksgiving or the Winter Beer Garden serves local beers Fridays call (215) 629-4026. Christmas Day). National Constitution Passes are available onboard with exact change, at the Independence Center HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Visitor Center, or online, for just $2 per ride or $5 for an all-day pass. Seniors, City Tavern children 4 and under, and SEPTA Pass NOVEMBER military supplies to choosing “patriotic” beverages holders ride free! like chocolate and coffee, rather than tea. Sponsored NOVEMBER 5-6 by AMERICAN HERITAGE ® Chocolate. For more information, visit Philly- Page 3 Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: The First Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org PHLASH.com or call (800) 537-7676. Americans – Ranger-led program commemorates NOVEMBER 26-27 Historic Site & Map Native American History Month. Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: The First Location Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Americans – Ranger-led program commemorates NOVEMBER 10 Native American History Month. Start Your Franklin Square, 5-8 p.m.: Taste of the Holiday Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde Page 4 Season – Celebrate the opening Night of the Holiday Season at the Map Franklin Square Holiday Festival with tastes of DECEMBER everything to come this season. Free. (215) Independence Visitor 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Franklin Square, 4-5 p.m. Saturdays thru 12/17: NOVEMBER 12-13 Milk & Cookies with Santa – See Nov. 26 for Center Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Small but details. When holiday shopping or sightseeing brings you to Feisty: The birth of the U.S. Marine Corps Franklin Square, Sat. thru 12/175:30-7:30 p.m.: Historic Philadelphia, make sure to stop in to the Learn about the founding the Marines, right here Jingle & Mingle with Santa – See Nov. 26 for Independence Visitor Center to purchase tickets to in Philadelphia. details. holiday attractions and receive free expert advice on Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde DECEMBER 3 how to best enjoy the season. Warm up and enjoy NOVEMBER 19-20 Elfreth’s Alley, 3-7 p.m.: Deck the Alley the holiday décor and seasonal programming, including: Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: The First A unique chance to see inside these beautiful Americans – Ranger-led program commemorates private homes ‘decked out’ for the holidays. • Winter Storytelling, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Native American History Month. Tickets are $25. A family ticket is offered for $70. Nov. 25 & 26; every urs.-Sat. in December; Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde (215) 574-0560, elfrethsalley.org Daily, Dec. 26 – 31. Huddle around the The Gazette NOVEMBER 25 DECEMBER 3-4 Storytelling Bench and listen to tales about the is available also on the Web at Franklin Square, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Santa Arrives Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: cold winter of 1776, like Washington’s epic journey across the Delaware River. historicphiladelphia.org in the Square – Welcome Santa back to the Square Washington Crossing the Delaware – Revisit for the holiday season. Pose for a photo and give the events surrounding the famous Christmas • Colonial Carolers, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 25 & Like us on him your holiday wish list. Eve journey as Washington and his troops 26; every urs.-Sat. in December; Daily, Dec. Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org crossed the icy river in New Jersey to confront 26-31. Sing along to your holiday favorites and NOVEMBER 26 the British forces. pose with the Carolers for a perfect holiday card facebook.com/historicphilly Franklin Square, 4-5 p.m.: Milk & Cookies with Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde photo. Santa Enjoy cookies and milk with Santa as he tells • Holiday History Makers, 11 a.m-5 p.m., Nov. Follow us on some of his favorite stories in the indoor, heated 25-27; Daily, Dec. 26-31. Meet Philadelphia’s Pavilion. $10; tickets available at colonial townsfolk who offer tales, anecdotes historicphiladelphia.org or by calling (215) 629-4026 and good cheer about living in 18th-Century twitter.com/historicphilly Franklin Square, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Jingle & Mingle Philadelphia. with Santa – Keep an eye out for Santa near the Independence Visitor Center is located at 6th and Photos by: K. Ciappa, D. Cruz, fountain double checking his naughty and nice lists Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell. It is the M. Edlow, J. Fusco, M. Kennedy, and posing for photos. exclusive location to pick up free, timed tickets to tour R. Kennedy, B. Krist, E. Savaria, G. Widman. Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Independence Hall, purchase tickets to local attractions Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial and tours, and receive free trip-planning advice. Chocolate Making – Learn how women played an Call (800) 537-7676 or visit phlvisitorcenter.com. Washington Crossing the Delaware active role during the Revolution – from making by Emanuel Leutze, MMA-NYC, 1851 2 No. 104 - November/December 2016 Independence National HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Historical Park DECEMBER ONGOING DECEMBER 10 Meet Betsy Ross FEATURED PROGRAMMING Independence Seaport Museum, 5:30 p.m.: Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet Election Day – Tuesday, November 8 Parade of Lights – This lighted boat parade America’s most famous flagmaker as she School’s out on Election Day and the National features Philadelphia’s working port with plies her trade in the country’s only working Constitution Center is the place to be. Come vessels decked out in festive decorations and 18th century upholstery shop. dressed as a U.S. President and help us set the lights. Before the parade, visitors can spend Free with admission. record for the most presidential portrayers in one the day inside the museum for family-friendly (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org place at one time. Additional activities include holiday activities and entertainment. The Patriot Church patriotic concerts, “presidential” face painting, Free with admission. craft activities, trivia games, and more. Arrive in (215) 413-8655, phillyseaport.org Christ Church, regular site hours costume or with an “I voted” sticker to receive DECEMBER 10-11 Visit the church attended by many of the $5 all-access admission. Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Founding Fathers including George Free admission to Headed to the White House with Washington Crossing the Delaware Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Absalom general admission purchase. See Dec. 3-4 for description. Jones. The 20-minute guided tour features https://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/election-day DECEMBER 25 the religious, architectural, and political Veterans Day - Friday, November 11 – Recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifices of the National Museum of American Jewish significance of one of the enduring institutions of Philadelphia. brave men and women who have answered the History, 10 a.m-5 p.m.: Being ______ at Constitution’s call to “provide for the common Christmas – Snowy. Jewish. Happy. Suggested donation: $3 adults; $2 children. defense” with $5 admission courtesy of Macy’s. Buddhist. Family. Generous. Caring. Fill in (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org http://constitutioncenter.org/calendar/veterans-day your own blank and join this annual day of The Ales of the Revolution Bill of Rights Day - Thursday, December 15 fun. (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Bill of DECEMBER 31 Sample ale recipes by George Washington, Rights. Take part in our live game shows and Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Betsy’s Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and enjoy a special tour of Signers’ Hall with $5 Birthday Bash – Celebrate the 265th birth- Alexander Hamilton.