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Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Vicinity of the Independence Visitor's Center

May 23-September 7, 2009

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Thirteen one-of-a-kind Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then collect a star from every storyteller on their journey. Flags with all 13 stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and special coupon book. The free storytelling benches will be at these 13 locations in the Historic District:

1.Independence Visitor Center

2.Washington Square – New for 2009!

3.Independence Square, behind Independence Hall

4.Signers’ Garden – presented by The Avery Foundation

5.Second Bank of the United States

6.The ACE INA Foundation Storytelling Bench at Carpenters’ Hall

7.Harmony Lane

8.Franklin Court

9.Christ Church

10.Betsy Ross House

11.Arch Street Meeting House

12.The Lincoln Storytelling Bench at the National Constitution Center

13.Franklin Square