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Civil War Weekend

Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square

July 1-July 4, 2011

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While Historic Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of American Independence, July 4th celebrations can include other periods of the nation’s past as well. As part of the summer-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, Historic Philadelphia, Inc. will produce a “Civil War Weekend” July 1-4, 2011, featuring a variety of in-depth, interactive, and family-friendly experiences to delight and engage everyone from the serious Civil War buff to the youngest visitor, much of it free to the public. The highlight of the weekend will be a four-day stop at Franklin Square by the state’s traveling Civil War Road Show, in the only opportunity to see the Road Show in Philadelphia. In addition to the many offerings from the Colonial era of Philadelphia’s history, from Once Upon A Nation storytelling benches to immersive Adventure Tours, Historic Philadelphia is expanding its menu of programs to include commemoration of the Civil War’s importance to the region.