'We the People - Defining Our Government'' The National Constitution Center should not just be on your checklist of things to do in Philadelphia but should be an experience that you will not forget. The Center is a place for everyone to jump back into history, almost like experiencing the History of Philadelphia in real time. The powerful experience of the National Constitution Center begins when you first decide to explore the " We the People'' exhibit, which is a permanent exhibit … [Read more...]
Betsy Ross House – Philadelphia History
February 24, 2025 By
'The American Flag - Freedom, Liberty, & Pride' The Betsy Ross House, one of our more treasured historic sites, is surrounded by a lot of Philadelphia History. Located in Old City, it is not far from historic icons and sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Main Question Did Betsy Ross make the American Flag? There are historians on both sides of the fence, but there are affidavits and evidence that prove that Betsy Ross made the American Flag. < click here … [Read more...]
Visiting The Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia
February 22, 2025 By
'America's Oldest Farmers' Market' . Reading Terminal Market is the country's oldest continuously operating farmers' market. It is like a small town of its own, considering that it covers 1.7 acres. Ground entrances are on Filbert Street to the south, Twelfth Street to the West, and Arch Street to the North. Interesting Facts and History of Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market opened its doors in 1892, and in its first year of operation, there were 380 merchants. The … [Read more...]
Veterans Day In Philadelphia November 11
November 3, 2022 By
'Honoring Those Men & Women Who Have Served In The Armed Forces For Our Freedom' Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. The History of Veterans Day U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. Armistice Day was created for November 11 to mark … [Read more...]
The Annual WAWA Hoagie Day
June 28, 2022 By
'Celebrating With FREE WAWA Hoagies!' Imagine 7 tons of hoagies! Now imagine a free hoagie! That's what you get with WAWA Hoagie Day! WAWA Hoagie Day was celebrated in 1992 with a free, 500-foot hoagie. On that day, then-Mayor Ed Rendell, proclaimed the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia.” Decades later, the 29th annual Wawa Hoagie Day taking place on June 29th at noon, focuses on honoring our troops and First Responders, and expands on Wawa’s partnership with the … [Read more...]
Flag Day Events in Philadelphia
June 14, 2022 By
'Honoring the Symbol of Our Country!' Flag Day is a special day that takes place on June 14, which commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The Second Continental Congress originated in Philadelphia and had it's original meeting place at Independence Hall. Flag Day is not an official holiday, but in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a … [Read more...]
Exploring the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown And Throughout Philadelphia!
January 31, 2022 By
'Gung Hay Fat Choy! ~ Best Wishes and Congratulations!' . The Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese Holiday that is celebrated on the first day of the year of the Chinese calendar. In China, the New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and traditionally, the festival was a time to honor deities as well as ancestors. The Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally run from Chinese New Year's Eve, the last day of the last month of the Chinese … [Read more...]
Martin Luther King Day Free Events in Philadelphia
January 17, 2022 By
'Celebrating Freedom & the Rights for All Americans' Philadelphia is celebrating Martin Luther King Day, January 20, with many events throughout the City of Brotherly Love. Something of which represented Dr. King and what he stood for. We have compiled a list of events and things to do, some of which are free or have been discounted. Some of these events and or activities will start January 17th and run until the 2oth. Free & Paid Events & Things To Do January 14 - 17 … [Read more...]
The Mummers Parade – A Long Standing Philly Tradition
January 1, 2022 By
'Mummers Strutting Up Broad Street - A Long Standing Philly Tradition' Hey Philadelphia, are you ready to strut! The Mummers Parade, which is a New Year’s Day tradition, returns for its 121st year. Nothing like seeing and hearing a String Band performing live in the Mummers Parade which is a one-of-a-kind experience. The 2022 Parade has been postponed until January 2, 2022 due to inclement weather. What is a Mummer? Mummers are men and women of all ages, some as young as 12 … [Read more...]
The Christmas Village In Philadelphia!
December 16, 2021 By
'Getting Into the Holiday Spirit At The Christmas Village' When you start to work on your holiday shopping, this is the place to check out, with over 70 vendors in wooden booths offering you a great experience of shopping in Philadelphia. The Christmas Village in Philadelphia is an outside Holiday market event in Center City Philadelphia, which is modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. Here you can shop at the iconic plaza LOVE Park! You'll be able to get a … [Read more...]
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