July 3, 2009
Celebrate Soda’s Pop @ the Philly Phyzz Festival
Philadelphia is home to many firsts: the first capital of the United States, the first American flag, the country’s first zoo, and also the very first American soda pop: Dr. Physick’s Soda Pop.
The roots of Dr. Physick’s soda go back to 1807, when Dr. Physick (a.k.a “Soda’s Pop”) invented carbonated water as a treatment for upset stomachs. He suggested to his pharmacist that they add fruit syrup to the water in order to make it more palatable for their patients. Hence, the first American soda pop came into being.
Celebrate this tasty invention at the Third Annual Philly Phyzz Festival! On Sunday, July 5th, from 1pm till 5pm, play period games, make homemade ice cream, and sample “America’s First Soda” at the landmark Physick House in Historic Philadelphia.
Third Annual Philly Phyzz Festival
Sunday, July 5th
1pm to 5pm
Physick House & Garden
321 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-7866
www.drphysick.com
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July 3, 2009, 9:00 am
Matt says:
Joseph Priestly invented carbonated water in 1767.
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/priestly/overview.asp?secid=31
July 3, 2009, 9:00 am
amy rice says:
What a great site! I am coming to Philly for my show at Art Star Gallery at the end of the month and this will be an awesome what-to-do guide!!!
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