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Historic Philadelphia, Inc.

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Historic Philadelphia isn’t just a place. It’s an organization – dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience and helping to strengthen Philadelphia’s tourism industry through interpretation and interaction, making our nation’s history relevant and real.

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    Historic Philadelphia, Inc.

    123 Chestnut Street
    Suite 401
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Official Website

  • Current Events

    05/26/12- 05/28/12	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Historic Philadelphia Center Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning 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...
    05/25/12- 05/28/12	Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Franklin Square Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family. Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
    04/20/12- 10/27/12	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center Independence After Hours Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 20-October 27, 2012 Discover and fall in love with the story of our nation’s birth on Independence After Hours! Enjoy dinner at the historic City Tavern, have an exclusive tour of Independence Hall, and encounter the Founding Fathers as they debate the Declaration of Independence.
    04/15/11- Ongoing	Tippler's Tour Colonial Pub Crawl Historic Philadelphia Center Tippler's Tour Colonial Pub Crawl Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 15, 2011 - Ongoing We sing, we toast, we drink! Tippler's Tour is a colonial pub crawl through Historic Philadelphia and hosted by colonial townspeople. Cheers to the "spirits" of '76! Sing songs, learn a colonial toast, drink and eat at four taverns. Stops include Salon 401 at Omni Hotel, National Mechanics, Triumph Brewery, and the historic City Tavern. This is one of many Once Upon A Nation's interactive adventure tours and is an unique way to spend an evening with friends or a date!
    09/29/10- Ongoing	Liberty 360 Historic Philadelphia Center Liberty 360 Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia...
    09/23/09- Ongoing	Philly Mini Golf Franklin Square Philly Mini Golf Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square September 23, 2009 - Ongoing The 18-hole Philadelphia-themed course allows guests to putt through favorite icons including Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia Museum of Art, LOVE statue, Chinatown Friendship Gate, and on the 18th hole, putt through the crack in the Liberty Bell and land in front of Independence Hall. Plus, holes celebrating Philadelphia Sports teams and Philadelphia Music legends.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/25/12	WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square Franklin Square WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square June 25, 2012 Go 4th & Learn – Storytelling and more as part of the Wawa Welcome America celebration.
    07/04/12	Independence Day Family Fun Franklin Square Independence Day Family Fun Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square July 4, 2012 Celebrate America’s birthday with free activities for the whole family.
    07/31/12	Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party Franklin Square Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square July 31, 2012 Wish the Square happy birthday with cake, cut by Ben Franklin himself, and make-your-own party hats!

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/26/12- 05/28/12	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Historic Philadelphia Center Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning 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...
    05/25/12- 05/28/12	Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Franklin Square Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family. Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
    04/20/12- 10/27/12	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center Independence After Hours Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 20-October 27, 2012 Discover and fall in love with the story of our nation’s birth on Independence After Hours! Enjoy dinner at the historic City Tavern, have an exclusive tour of Independence Hall, and encounter the Founding Fathers as they debate the Declaration of Independence.
    04/15/11- Ongoing	Tippler's Tour Colonial Pub Crawl Historic Philadelphia Center Tippler's Tour Colonial Pub Crawl Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 15, 2011 - Ongoing We sing, we toast, we drink! Tippler's Tour is a colonial pub crawl through Historic Philadelphia and hosted by colonial townspeople. Cheers to the "spirits" of '76! Sing songs, learn a colonial toast, drink and eat at four taverns. Stops include Salon 401 at Omni Hotel, National Mechanics, Triumph Brewery, and the historic City Tavern. This is one of many Once Upon A Nation's interactive adventure tours and is an unique way to spend an evening with friends or a date!
    09/29/10- Ongoing	Liberty 360 Historic Philadelphia Center Liberty 360 Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia...
    09/23/09- Ongoing	Philly Mini Golf Franklin Square Philly Mini Golf Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square September 23, 2009 - Ongoing The 18-hole Philadelphia-themed course allows guests to putt through favorite icons including Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia Museum of Art, LOVE statue, Chinatown Friendship Gate, and on the 18th hole, putt through the crack in the Liberty Bell and land in front of Independence Hall. Plus, holes celebrating Philadelphia Sports teams and Philadelphia Music legends.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/25/12	WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square Franklin Square WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square June 25, 2012 Go 4th & Learn – Storytelling and more as part of the Wawa Welcome America celebration.
    07/04/12	Independence Day Family Fun Franklin Square Independence Day Family Fun Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square July 4, 2012 Celebrate America’s birthday with free activities for the whole family.
    07/31/12	Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party Franklin Square Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square July 31, 2012 Wish the Square happy birthday with cake, cut by Ben Franklin himself, and make-your-own party hats!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/10/12	An Evening in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    04/20/12- 04/28/12	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/19/12- 04/26/12	Tippler's Tour: Colonial Pub Crawl Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/08/12	Great Egg Hunt at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    10/29/11	PumpkinFest Franklin Square
    10/01/11- 10/30/11	Spooky Mini Golf Franklin Square
    07/01/11- 07/04/11	Civil War Weekend Franklin Square
    06/11/11- 09/04/11	Call to Arms 1778! Military Muster for Kids Valley Forge National Historical Park
    06/11/11- 09/03/11	Valley Forge Secrets and Spies Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/31/11- 10/22/11	Valley Forge After Hours Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/31/11- 09/03/11	Colonial Kids Quest Historic Philadelphia Center
    05/28/11- 05/30/11	Memorial Day Fun in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/19/11	An Evening in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/07/11- 05/08/11	Franklin Square's Mother's Day Celebration Franklin Square
    04/24/11	Franklin Square's Great Egg Hunt Franklin Square
    04/22/11- 10/22/11	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/01/11	Franklin Square Opening Weekend Franklin Square
    03/01/11- 03/31/11	Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    02/19/11- 02/21/11	Presidents' Day at the Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    02/19/11- 02/21/11	Presidents' Day Celebration Historic Philadelphia Center
    01/02/11- 02/28/11	Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    12/31/10	Kids' New Year's Eve Countdown at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    12/26/10- 12/31/10	Meet Benjamin Franklin Historic Philadelphia Center
    12/04/10- 12/19/10	Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Franklin Square
    11/26/10- 11/28/10	Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    11/26/10- 11/28/10	Meet Benjamin Franklin Historic Philadelphia Center
    10/30/10- 10/31/10	Franklin Square Trick Or Treat Trail & Lightning Bolt Express Franklin Square
    10/23/10- 10/24/10	Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch and Lightning Bolt Express Franklin Square
    10/16/10- 10/17/10	Lightning Bolt Express at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    10/01/10- 12/31/10	Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    10/01/10- 10/31/10	Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    09/11/10- 10/24/10	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Valley Forge National Historical Park
    09/11/10- 10/23/10	Valley Forge After Hours Tour Valley Forge National Historical Park
    09/06/10	Labor Day Fun at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    09/04/10- 09/05/10	Lightning Bolt Express at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    08/20/10- 10/23/10	Independence After Hours Tour Historic Philadelphia Center
    07/31/10	Franklin Square's 4th Birthday Celebration Franklin Square
    07/24/10- 07/25/10	Parents' Day Celebration at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    07/05/10	Independence Day Fun at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    07/03/10- 07/04/10	Lightning Bolt Express at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    06/19/10- 09/04/10	Valley Forge Secrets and Spies Valley Forge National Historical Park
    06/19/10- 09/04/10	Valley Forge After Hours Tour Valley Forge National Historical Park
    06/19/10- 06/20/10	Father's Day Celebration at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    06/15/10- 08/14/10	Independence After Hours Tour Historic Philadelphia Center
    06/12/10- 09/06/10	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Valley Forge National Historical Park
    06/12/10- 06/13/10	Flag Day Celebration at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/31/10	Memorial Day Fun at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/29/10- 09/04/10	Turmoil and Treason: The Path to Independence Historic Philadelphia Center
    05/29/10- 09/06/10	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Vicinity of the Independence Visitor's Center
    05/29/10- 05/30/10	Franklin Square Lightning Bolt Express Franklin Square
    05/29/10- 09/04/10	Colonial Kids Quest Historic Philadelphia Center
    05/29/10- 06/06/10	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/22/10	Franklin Square Asian American Heritage Month Celebration Franklin Square
    05/20/10	An Evening in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/08/10- 05/09/10	Franklin Square Mother's Day Celebration Franklin Square
    05/01/10- 05/31/10	Celebrate Arts & Aging with: Franklin Square Philly Mini Golf Franklin Square
    04/16/10- 06/12/10	Independence After Hours Tour Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/15/10- 10/28/10	Tippler's Tour Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/01/10- 09/30/10	Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    03/26/10- 12/31/10	Franklin Square Franklin Square
    10/24/09- 10/31/09	Trick or Treat Trail Franklin Square
    10/10/09- 10/17/09	Pumpkin Patch Franklin Square
    10/10/09- 10/31/09	Spooky Mini Golf Franklin Square
    07/19/09	An Evening with George Washington Free Quaker Meeting House
    07/04/09	An Afternoon with Benjamin Franklin Free Quaker Meeting House
    07/03/09	An Evening with Thomas Jefferson Free Quaker Meeting House
    07/02/09	An Evening with Harriet Tubman Free Quaker Meeting House
    06/28/09	An Evening with George Washington Free Quaker Meeting House
    06/14/09	An Evening with Harriet Tubman Free Quaker Meeting House
    06/13/09- 09/05/09	Valley Forge Secrets & Spies Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/31/09- 07/04/09	An Evening with Benjamin Franklin Independence Living History Center
    05/23/09- 10/25/09	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/23/09- 09/05/09	Turmoil and Treason: The Path to Independence Independence Living History Center
    05/23/09- 09/05/09	Colonial Kids' Quest Independence Living History Center
    05/23/09- 10/24/09	Valley Forge After Hours Valley Forge National Historical Park
    05/23/09- 09/07/09	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Vicinity of the Independence Visitor's Center
    05/22/09- 09/04/09	1776: The Movie Musical Independence Living History Center
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at the Betsy Ross House Betsy Ross House
    04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at Historic Philadelphia Various Locations
    04/17/09- 10/24/09	Independence After Hours Independence Living History Center
    04/17/09- 09/30/09	Lights of Liberty Show PECO Energy Liberty Center
    04/16/09- 10/29/09	Tippler's Tour Independence Living History Center
    04/01/09- 10/31/09	Franklin Square Franklin Square