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    Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

    Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches

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

    May 29-September 6, 2010


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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 each storyteller on their journey. Flags with all 13 stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and special coupon book. 13 Locations throughout Philadelphia's Historic District 1. Independence Visitor Center 2. Independence Square, behind Independence Hall 3. Signers' Garden - presented by The Avery Foundation 4. Second Bank of the United States 5. The ACE INA Foundation Storytelling Bench at Carpenters' Hall 6. Harmony Lane 7. Franklin Court 8. Christ Church 9. Elfreth's Alley 10. Betsy Ross House 11. Arch Street Meeting House 12. The Lincoln Storytelling Bench at the National Constitution Center 13. Franklin Square.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Vicinity of the Independence Visitor's Center

        5th Street
        between Market Street and Arch Street, East side
        Philadelphia, PA 19106

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        Free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        May 29-September 6, 2010

        Times:

        11 am-4 pm, daily

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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