'Nation’s Oldest Continuously Inhabited Residential Street' Elfreth's Alley is known as our nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street. The alley is located off Second and Front Streets, between Arch and Race Streets in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia. The Elfreth's Alley Museum officially opens April 1 for the 2017 season! The Alley will be offering tours from 12-5 pm on the half hour. When the museum is closed for the season, they do offer private tours as … [Read more...]
Chinese Lantern Festival At Franklin Square April 22 – June 12
June 9, 2016 By
'A Celebration of Light & Culture' Be visually inspired as visitors will get to experience the Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square in Historic Philadelphia April 22 to June 12. The Festival, appearing for the first time in the Northeast United States, is a celebration of light and culture that features artisans from China and the Philadelphia region. In conjunction with Franklin Square's 10-year anniversary, the square will come alive and glow with more than 25 … [Read more...]
Independence Beer Garden Joins Historical Independence Mall
April 15, 2016 By
'Come Drink Beer With The Ghosts Of Our Founding Forefathers' Come enjoy this beautiful and inviting beer garden, the Independence Beer Garden, which is located at 100 South Independence Mall West, directly across the street from the Liberty Bell. This enchanting space adds to the Independence National Historical Park area. The beer garden is back, opening April 15 and 16 as a teaser, and then officially opening for the season on April 21! Independence Beer Garden Atmosphere & … [Read more...]
Benjamin Franklin Museum
January 12, 2014 By
'A Museum Dedicated To An Extraordinary Man' Benjamin Franklin was a man of many talents, thoughts and one of our Founding Fathers. The Benjamin Franklin Museum is located in Historic Philadelphia in Independence National Historic Park. It is dedicated to bringing visitors closer to his private life as a citizen, as a philosopher, a diplomat and much more. Benjamin Franklin Museum Experience & Atmosphere The museum, originally built for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, is built next to … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Manayunk Winter Solstice, Philadelphia Eagles and More!
December 20, 2013 By
‘Holiday Fun in the City of Brotherly Love!’ Who doesn't get excited about this time of year. So many holiday attractions, family fun, excitement and much more. Have you been to the many light attractions such as the Comcast Spectacular, Macy's Holiday light show, the Franklin Square Electrical Spectacular, the Waterfront Winterfest at Penn's Landing, or such fun family activities as the the pop up rink at the Piazza at Schmidt's, shopping at the Christmas Village, the Blue Cross RiverRink … [Read more...]
Where It All Began At Independence Hall – Part of Philadelphia History
September 12, 2013 By
'They Risked Everything - Part of Philadelphia History' . History of Independence Hall Independence Hall is a significant building in American History, to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. It was built between 1732 and 1753 and designed by Edmund Woolley and Andrew Hamilton. Independence Hall can be thought as the birthplace of the United States. It was initially inhabited by the colonial … [Read more...]
First Friday – First Fridays in Old City & Manayunk
March 1, 2013 By
"Art Appreciation in Philly" Ever been to a First Friday in Philadelphia? Do you like art? Like to socialize? First Friday brings the Philadelphia Arts Community together with Philadelphians and those art aficionado's, which takes place in Old City. History of First Friday's in Philadelphia First Friday started in 1991 by a group of galleries and with the help of the Old City Arts Association, allowing art and people coming together in a relaxing setting. First Friday's has grown into one of … [Read more...]
The President’s House in Philadelphia
December 19, 2012 By
'Freedom & Slavery in the Making of a New Nation at the President's House' The President's House, that originally combined slaves and freedom, is located just steps from the Liberty Bell in the Independence National Historical Park. This open-aired site is open 24-hours a day. History of the President's House The President's House was built by Mary Lawrence Masters in 1767, who moved to England in the early days of the Revolutionary War. The house was later bought by Robert Morris, in … [Read more...]
Constitution Week at the National Constitution Center
September 16, 2012 By
'We The People on September 17, 1787' The National Constitution Center celebrates the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a week's worth of interactive programs, activities and events in honor of this momentous occasion. The Center is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to the Constitution and these events will take place from September 16 - 23. Throughout the week, visitors will put their knowledge to the test during the educational and fun “Bill of Rights” Show … [Read more...]
The Bourse Building
August 24, 2012 By
"Lunch at the Historical Bourse Building" The Bourse Building is a strong architectural Victorian building adjacent to Independence Mall, which is located in the Independence National Historical Park area, blocks from many iconic symbols in the city of Philadelphia. Such symbols as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall to where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, and Carpenters’ Hall. The Bourse Building History The Philadelphia Bourse Building was the first commodities exchange in the … [Read more...]
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