May 10, 2013
This news may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. The first 1,000 (yes, 1,000) people to visit the Independence Visitor Center on Thursday, May 16 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will receive 25,000 free frequent flyer miles from Spirit Airlines. That’s enough for a roundtrip flight! Just pay the taxes and [...]
Read more»March 21, 2013
The feel-good culinary event, Taste of the Nation brings out some of Philadelphia’s most-loved chefs to serve up samples of their popular dishes in the name of ending childhood hunger. On Sunday, April 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. indulge in some of the city’s most popular tastes during this festive event at the Hotel [...]
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»January 23, 2013
The National Museum of Jewish American History’s Beyond Swastika and Jim Crow: Jewish Refugee Scholars at Black Colleges exhibition is now open, through June 2. The highly anticipated exhibition shows how Jewish refugees and African-American students at historically Black colleges and universities supported one another and came together in search of freedom and opportunity. Beyond [...]
Read more»January 16, 2013
This may still be hard to swallow but exactly 94 years ago today, January 16, 1919, the United States ratified the 18th Amendment, which outlawed the manufacture, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors. In less than the amount of characters allowed in a Tweet today (112 to be exact), the constitutional amendment began a 13-year [...]
Read more»December 10, 2012
For those who do not celebrate Christmas, and even for those who do, the National Museum of American Jewish History is hosting an event that will make everyone feel included on the holiday. Being ____ at Christmas is perfect for anyone who looking for a little off-the-radar celebration on Christmas Day 2012. Local businesses and [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
You know those completely awesome parties that the National Constitution Center hosts in conjunction with their marquee exhibitions? There’s another one coming up, and it’s sounding like it may be the best yet. On Thursday night, November 15, more than 20 top craft brewers will come together at the National Constitution Center for Bathtub Beer [...]
Read more»November 2, 2012
Special Election Day programs at the National Constitution Center prove there’s plenty more to the electoral process than the act of voting. The day-long celebration, this Tuesday, November 6, fittingly features presidential artifacts, activities and exhibits. If you still haven’t had your fill of campaign-tactics, the “Destination White House” exhibit lets you explore what all [...]
Read more»October 19, 2012
The highly anticipated Prohibition exhibition at the National Constitution Center is finally here! American Spirits: The Rise And Fall Of Prohibition opens to the public today, Friday, October 19. The 1920s come roaring to life in the form of a 5,000-square-foot exhibit featuring more than 120 rare artifacts from the era. Before you check it [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
Break out the top hats and flapper dresses: the 20s come roaring to life at the National Constitution Center this Thursday night, October 18, as the center ushers in its brand new American Spirits exhibition with a Bootlegger’s Ball. Get jazzed for this swinging speakeasy in the National Constitution Center’s Grand Hall, complete with Jazz [...]
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