April 2, 2013
Mark your calendars, American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition at the National Constitution Center comes to a close on Sunday, April 28. The museum hosts its final affair in its American Spirits event series this Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. celebrating the implementation of the Beer Act of 1933, which legalized [...]
Read more»February 27, 2013
The British are coming! While the Britain-themed 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show opens at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this Saturday, March 2, the best of Britain doesn’t have to end with the show’s exquisite themed garden displays — which by the way, are on view for two full weekends for the first time ever. English culture [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Today, December 21, is the first official day of winter. Despite the erratic forecast, we’ve definitely had some days of cold of late. So, rest assured we’ll be helping you out all season long with tips on staying warm with hot drinks, where to dine by the fireside, what to do indoors when it’s snowing [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Rumored haunted sites and eerie historical properties are not a hard thing to come by here in one of the oldest cities in the country. If you have an interest in the supernatural and don’t have a clue where to start, we’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to learn some local history, grab dinner [...]
Read more»July 6, 2012
On, Sunday, July 8, the staff of the Independence National Historical Park will wrap up the July 4th holiday festivities by bringing the celebrations back to where it all began with the first-ever public reading of the Declaration of Independence. (The Declaration of Independence wasn’t actually presented to the public until July 8, 1776.) Join [...]
Read more»June 13, 2012
What’s more fun than a birthday party? Well, TWO birthday parties, of course! Philadelphia will celebrate the anniversaries of both the United States Flag (235 years) and the United States Army (237 years) in a series of free outdoor events and presentations throughout the city — from Independence Mall to Drexel University in West Philadelphia [...]
Read more»March 21, 2012
In an op-ed published last week in the Philadelphia Inquirer, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar expounded on the importance of Philadelphia for American tourism: “President Obama wants America to be the top tourist destination in the world, and Philadelphia’s history and culture make it a great place to start.” Salazar came to Philly in honor of the restoration of Independence Hall. Salazar is developing a strategy to promote tourism at national treasures. As he said, Philly is a great place to start. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
February 20, 2012
When it comes to historical holidays, there’s nowhere better to celebrate than Philadelphia. The paths to understanding American history all converge in Philadelphia, at places like the President’s House, above, an open-air site on Independence Mall, home to Presidents George Washington and John Adams while Philadelphia served as the young nation’s capital; Independence Hall, birthplace [...]
Read more»February 15, 2012
After 18 months of rehabilitation, the iconic clock tower at Independence Hall is ready to be unveiled. To mark the occasion, Independence National Historical Park Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod will welcome Mayor Michael Nutter and Congressman Chaka Fattah to join her in cutting the ribbon for the completed project this Saturday, February 18. The event will [...]
Read more»August 23, 2011
If you’re keen on avoiding the Labor Day Weekend travel frenzy, stick around and celebrate in Historic Philadelphia. All weekend long, September 2-5, attractions from Independence Hall to the Betsy Ross House are hosting special programming and events. Check out an overview, below: • Independence After Hours walking tour: Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September [...]
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