May 20, 2013
Ready for summertime, Philadelphia? Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to the summer season (the first day of summer is June 21), but a great time to welcome longer days and balmy weather. A number of locations in Philadelphia and the countryside are hosting celebratory events in honor of the long weekend. Some of [...]
Read more»May 17, 2013
This Saturday, Philadelphia is filled with festivals galore and the historic district is no exception. In Franklin Square, the Pan-Asian Association of Greater Philadelphia is set to present its annual Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event celebrates the history, culture and traditions of such [...]
Read more»May 17, 2013
As the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street, Elfreth’s Alley was home to 18th-century colonial Philadelphians. Located in the heart of Old City between Front and 2nd Streets just north of Arch, the Elfreth’s Alley Museum is one of few landmarks dedicated to the everyday American. This weekend, the Elfreth’s Alley Museum welcomes a new exhibition [...]
Read more»May 8, 2013
Truly, no visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking in the sights and attractions of Philadelphia’s historic district. As the birthplace of the nation, there are so many historic locales worthy of experiencing. To ease engagement with Philadelphia’s historic attractions and characters — and make history fun for the pint-sized set — check out the [...]
Read more»March 18, 2013
Starting at noon, the square dedicated to fun will welcome families for a quick lunchtime spring fling, complete with flower planting with Benjamin Franklin, Cake Shake sampling and free(!) rides on the Philadelphia Park Carousel until 1 p.m. Side: word on the square is that the SquareBurger Shake of the Month for March/April is Orange [...]
Read more»March 12, 2013
The National Constitution Center’s marquee exhibit, American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition will soon be ending its run, but not before some great last events. The programming will start on Monday, March 25 and run through Sunday, April 7, and will center around 1920s-inspired activities, events and crafts. Events The Roaring ’20s Show [...]
Read more»February 27, 2013
Spring is truly in the air, folks. Historic Philadelphia’s family favorite Franklin Square is reopening for the 2013 season this Friday, March 1. Weather permitting, enjoy one of the city’s favorite play places and its many amenities. Play a round of Philly Mini Golf, take a ride aboard the Liberty Carousel or just enjoy a [...]
Read more»February 26, 2013
For the entire month of March, the National Constitution Center is celebrating the women who helped make America what it is today. Every day during the month of March, guests will be invited to explore the world of women’s history along with the National Constitution Center’s regular offerings. And in honor of the lovely ladies [...]
Read more»February 19, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, prep your stomachs. Fair Food is presenting their annual Brewer’s Plate event featuring food and brews from some of the area’s favorites. The hugely popular event (that sells out each year) is on Sunday, March 10 and is being held at the National Constitution Center. The event is in its 9th year [...]
Read more»February 14, 2013
Philadelphia is the perfect place to celebrate historical holidays, especially Presidents’ Day. With attractions such as the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, there is no better place to discover Presidential history. President George Washington and President John Adams led our country from their Presidential home at sixth and market streets, now [...]
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