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Celebrate the 4th with a healthy dose of history in Historic Germantown. (Photo courtesy Historic Germantown)

Philadelphia knows how to celebrate our nation’s birthday with a bang.

Adding to the endless July 4th excitement, Historic Germantown offers a great Center City alternative with its annual Fourth of July Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Independence Day.

As one of Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhoods, Germantown offers visitors an opportunity to celebrate at five historic sites and houses, including Stenton, Hood Cemetery, Cliveden of the National Trust, Concord School & Upper Burying Ground and Johnson House Historic Site.

Join them for a day of family-friendly programming, including guided tours, historical re-enactments, a bell-ringing ceremony and arts and crafts.

Check out the full schedule:

• Old-Fashioned July 4th Celebration at Stenton, 4901 Germantown Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Tours at Hood Cemetery, 4901 Germantown Ave., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Exhibition and Tours at Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave., 12-4 p.m.
• Bell Ringing Ceremony at the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground, 6309 Germantown Ave., 2 p.m.
• Historical Re-Enactment at the Johnson House Historic Site, 6306 Germantown Ave., 2:30 p.m.

Fourth of July Festival in Historic Germantown
When: Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: various locations in Germantown
Cost: Free
More info: www.freedomsbackyard.com