The Hegeman String Band - Mummers in Philadelphia - Part 2 "The Life of a Mummer" The History of the Mummers goes back further than many would expect, dating back to the 1600's and 1700's. The Mummers in Philadelphia dates back to the mid 1800's and the first Mummers Parade in Philadelphia was in 1901. If you actually research a lot of this, it's quite interesting, especially if you are some sort of history buff. For more info, click : History of the Mummers & Mummers in Philadelphia I … [Read more...]