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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.

 

Holiday 2012 Events:

Betsy Ross House – 3rd & Arch Streets
Open Tuesdays through Sundays – 10am-5pm
12/7 -6:30pm – Waldron Mercy Academy Choir Performance & Candlelight Tours
12/26-31 – 11am-4pm - Learn about making historic chocolate with a Colonial interpreter, enjoy samples, and purchase all-natural history-inspired chocolates.

Franklin Square – 6th & Race Streets - open 10am-5pm
12/8 & 12/9, 12/15 & 12/16, 12/22 & 12/23, - noon-3pm – Santa Claus

 

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    Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center

    6th & Chestnut Streets
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

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  • Current Events

    05/13/13- 12/07/18	Lights of Liberty Historic Philadelphia Center Lights of Liberty Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center and PECO at Historic Philadelphia Center May 13, 2013-December 7, 2018 Liberty 360 3D Show Bring history to life through technology, and dazzle your family with the Liberty 360 3D Show, the only 3D show in Historic Philadelphia. Inside the 360-degree PECO Theater, Benjamin Franklin guides you on this inspiring journey that explores the stories behind American symbols like the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty . How and why did these symbols come to signify freedom in our country? Come and watch the Liberty 360 3D Show to find...
    04/19/13- 10/26/13	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center Independence After Hours Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center at Historic Philadelphia Center April 19-October 26, 2013 Independence After Hours is an evening walking tour visiting some of the landmarks of Philadelphia’s Historic District and bringing history to life right in the place where it happened. Take this one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit inside Independence Hall at night after public hours, experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople...
    04/18/13- 12/26/13	Historic Philadelphia's Living History Tours Historic Philadelphia's Living History Tours Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center and Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center April 18-December 26, 2013  PHILADELPHIA'S LIVING HISTORY TOURS ARE BACK! Unique tours kick-off this month Experience Philadelphia's rich history, as it happened, where it happened, with Historic Philadelphia's one-of-a-kind walking tours. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to step back in time with us. Get your tickets now at www.historicphiladelphia.org Space is limited!   INDEPENDENCE AFTER HOURS Your ticket to 1776! Visit one of America's most famous...
    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...
    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

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/13/13- 12/07/18	Lights of Liberty Historic Philadelphia Center Lights of Liberty Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center and PECO at Historic Philadelphia Center May 13, 2013-December 7, 2018 Liberty 360 3D Show Bring history to life through technology, and dazzle your family with the Liberty 360 3D Show, the only 3D show in Historic Philadelphia. Inside the 360-degree PECO Theater, Benjamin Franklin guides you on this inspiring journey that explores the stories behind American symbols like the Liberty Bell, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty . How and why did these symbols come to signify freedom in our country? Come and watch the Liberty 360 3D Show to find...
    04/19/13- 10/26/13	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center Independence After Hours Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center at Historic Philadelphia Center April 19-October 26, 2013 Independence After Hours is an evening walking tour visiting some of the landmarks of Philadelphia’s Historic District and bringing history to life right in the place where it happened. Take this one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit inside Independence Hall at night after public hours, experience what those late nights of the summer of 1776 were like for the Founding Fathers. The evening begins with a delicious three-course meal at the Historic City Tavern where Colonial townspeople...
    04/18/13- 12/26/13	Historic Philadelphia's Living History Tours Historic Philadelphia's Living History Tours Presented by Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center and Historic Philadelphia Inc. Center April 18-December 26, 2013  PHILADELPHIA'S LIVING HISTORY TOURS ARE BACK! Unique tours kick-off this month Experience Philadelphia's rich history, as it happened, where it happened, with Historic Philadelphia's one-of-a-kind walking tours. Don't miss the exclusive opportunity to step back in time with us. Get your tickets now at www.historicphiladelphia.org Space is limited!   INDEPENDENCE AFTER HOURS Your ticket to 1776! Visit one of America's most famous...
    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...
    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

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/16/13	An Evening in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/12/13	Mother's Day Brunch in the Square Franklin Square
    03/20/13	Franklin Square Opens for the 2013 Season Franklin Square
    12/31/12	Kids' New Year's Eve Countdown in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    12/26/12- 12/30/12	New Year's Week at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    12/24/12	Christmas Eve in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    11/27/12	Franklin Square Holiday Kickoff Franklin Square
    11/23/12- 12/23/12	Visit Santa in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    11/15/12- 12/27/12	Yuletide Cheers & Beers Historic Philadelphia Center
    10/20/12	Franklin Square's PumpkinFest Franklin Square
    10/01/12- 10/28/12	Spooky Mini Golf Franklin Square
    08/25/12	Hawaiian Statehood Celebration Historic Philadelphia Center
    07/31/12	Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party Franklin Square
    07/28/12	Liberty Bell Family Fun Historic Philadelphia Center
    07/04/12	Independence Day Family Fun Franklin Square
    06/25/12	WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    05/26/12- 05/28/12	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Historic Philadelphia Center
    05/25/12- 05/28/12	Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Franklin Square
    05/10/12	An Evening in Franklin Square Franklin Square
    04/20/12- 04/28/12	Independence After Hours Historic Philadelphia Center
    04/20/12- 10/27/12	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	Meet Benjamin Franklin Historic Philadelphia Center
    11/26/10- 11/28/10	Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    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- 06/13/10	Flag Day Celebration at Franklin Square Franklin Square
    06/12/10- 09/06/10	Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge Valley Forge National Historical Park
    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