January 16, 2013
Mark your calendars! Tonight from 5-8 p.m., the Franklin Institute kicks off its 2013 Target Community Nights series with a celebration of Benjamin Franklin’s 307th birthday. Target Community Night events occur at the Institute on the third Wednesday of each month and offer free museum admission and programming. Tonight’s Franklin-themed event is full of family-friendly [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
The residents of Old City’s historic Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously residential street, will once again open their doors for the annual “Deck the Alley” open house this Saturday, December 1 from 4-7 p.m. As the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street, Elfreth’s Alley was home to 18th century colonial Philadelphians. Its painstakingly preserved architectural details [...]
Read more»November 21, 2012
Start the holiday season right at Franklin Square’s 2012 holiday celebration. At 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, the event kicks off with Benjamin Franklin turning over the “key” to Franklin Square to Santa Claus and Santa taking the first ride of the holiday season around the carousel at Franklin Square. Bring a camera! After, [...]
Read more»July 23, 2012
On Tuesday, July 31, Franklin Square turns 6. Historic Philadelphia is throwing a party to celebrate the special day. From noon-3 p.m., join Franklin Square for a free afternoon of fun activities for the whole family. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake or make your own birthday hat. Ben Franklin will also be at the [...]
Read more»January 10, 2012
These days we take it for granted that lightning is a form of electrical current, but it took one of our most famous Revolutionary patriots to prove it. Yes, that would be Ben Franklin, whose kite-flying adventure during a thunderstorm led to his invention of the lightning rod. The kite tale is sure to crop [...]
Read more»January 20, 2011
In honor of Ben Franklin’s 305th birthday, tomorrow, January 21st, McGillin’s Olde Ale House will serve a new, Franklin-inspired “Printer’s Pickle Martini.” The drink is presented in collaboration with Celebration! Benjamin Franklin, Founder, an organization started by Penn alumni in 1998 that unites representatives from Franklin-related organizations in order to bring national attention to Mr. [...]
Read more»January 10, 2011
To celebrate the 305th anniversary of Franklin’s birth, area residents and visitors are invited to a free seminar on Pennsylvania politics, a musical procession and a wreath laying ceremony on Friday, January 21st. Known for his role in American diplomacy and as one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin played a major role in [...]
Read more»April 1, 2010
On April 7th, 1933, the U.S. prohibition against alcohol was repealed and it was once again legal to drink a beer in this country. The beer makers over at Victory Brewing Company think it’s an anniversary worth celebrating and are planning a riproaring shindig to do just that. Starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April [...]
Read more»November 12, 2009
What our Founding Fathers did in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776 spawned the birth of our nation. So thankful are we that, on this fourth installment of our Giving Thanks series, we’re extending the Fourth of July celebration all the way to Thanksgiving. Philadelphia, ’tis of thee! Dear History Buffs, I have some doozies for [...]
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