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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior No. 115 - May 1-25, 2018 The Historic Philadelphia Gazette is always FREE The Gazette is available also on the Web at historicphiladelphia.org Follow us on twitter.com/historicphilly Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa, D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, J. Holder, M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist, Michael Parker, E. Savaria, G. Widman Like us on facebook.com/historicphilly Independence National Historical Park PHLASH® Now Runs Daily Service e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up Franklin Square rough June 30 Save on Sightseeing In Historic Philadelphia e Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop runs daily May 1-September 3. PHLASH is the most convenient and affordable way for visitors to navigate Philadelphia, with stops located near museums, attractions, and historic institutions. PHLASH runs every 15 minutes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Passes are $2 per ride or $5 all day. Senior citizens, children 4 and under, and SEPTA Pass and Key Card holders always ride free. Passes are available for purchase onboard the bus with exact cash only; online, or at any Visitor Center location. For more information, (800)537-7676, PhillyPHLASH.com Philadelphia’s Historic District Pass makes sightseeing more affordable. With the Historic District Pass, visitors can check out must-see historic sites like the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, and Christ Church Burial Ground for one low price of just $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4-12. Philadelphia’s Historic District Pass is exclusively for sale at the Indepen- dence Visitor Center. Visit HistoricPhillyPass.com for more information. HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS MAY MAY 1 Carpenters’ Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: e Wrong Man: America’s First Bank Heist & the Black- smith Who Took the Fall – In September 1798, Philadelphia, the nation’s capital, still reeling from the Yellow Fever epidemic, received another shock... $162,000 dollars was stolen from the Bank of Pennsylvania at 3rd and Chestnut. Suspicion fell on Patrick Lyon, a blacksmith who’d recently assisted the bank in its setup at Carpenters’ Hall. What happens next? Join us May 1st to hear the rest! For ticket information, (215) 925-0167, [email protected] MAY 12 APS Museum, 12-3 p.m.: Second Saturday Every second Saturday of the month, May through September, the APS Museum will have free educational activities for families, individuals, and all visitors to enjoy. Free. (215) 440-3440, amphilsoc.org/events MAY 12 &13 Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial Chocolate Making & Mother’s Day Celebration In celebration of Betsy Ross and all colonial mothers, meet three female entrepreneurs and earn how women and mothers played an active role during the American Revolution – from making important military supplies, like flags and musket cartridges, to choosing “patriotic” beverages like chocolate and coffee, rather than tea. Sample the hot chocolate drink that colonists enjoyed. Sponsored by AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate. One FREE admission for all women who identify as mothers with the purchase of a child’s ticket. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Museum of the American Revolution, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.: Mother’s Day Tea with Martha Washington – Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Museum with an elegant tea featuring special guest Martha Washington. After tea explore our exhibits and learn about all the amazing women of the Revolution. $50 Adults; $25 Youth; $10 Children (6 and under) (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org Franklin Square, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Mother’s Day Brunch in the Square – Treat Mom to a fun-filled Sunday in the park. Enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch in the Pavilion in Franklin Square with food provided by Cooperage. After brunch, enjoy a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel, a round of Philly Mini Golf, and a daytime view of the Chinese Lantern Festival. Tickets are $25, reservations required. Call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org for tickets Franklin Square, 5-6 p.m.: Mother’s Day Tea for Two – Afternoon tea service with tea and light snack provided by Cooperage, including two tickets to the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. $45, reservations required. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Second Bank of the United States, 3-4 p.m.: Honoring the Founding Mothers – Did you know that Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia? Join a park ranger for a slide program and hear the stories about the “Founding Mothers” who inspire us with their courage and determination. Free. (215) 629-4026, nps.gov/inde MAY 15 Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: History After Hours: Power of the Press – Revolutions keep printers busy. Try your han at block printing and learn the power of papers, pamphlets and books in the revolutionary era. $10. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org continues on page 2 Historic Philadelphia is just heating up as the sun goes down evenings through June 30, when the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Franklin Square starting at 7 p.m. Sunday through ursday and 6 p.m. on weekends. Back by popular demand, the Festival features 28 larger-than-life, hand- made illuminated sculptures, including the 200-foot giant fan favorite Chinese Dragon! In addition to the lanterns, enjoy traditional entertainment from Chinese acrobats and folk dancers, enjoy specialty brews and cocktails, and dine on delicious classic Asian Cuisine. e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival runs 7-11 p.m. Sunday through ursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $12 for youth; and $15 for seniors and military. Timed tickets are required on Friday and Saturday nights and advance purchase is always recom- mended. Visit phillychineselanternfestival.org for tickets. For information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit phillychineselanternfestival.org. IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Historic District Happenings (cont.) National Constitution Center City Tavern Page 3 Historic Site & Map Location Page 4 Map

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National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorNo. 115 - May 1-25, 2018

The Historic Philadelphia Gazetteis always FREE

The Gazetteis available also on the Web at

historicphiladelphia.org

Follow us on

twitter.com/historicphilly

Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa,D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco, J. Holder,

M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist,Michael Parker, E. Savaria,

G. Widman

Like us on

facebook.com/historicphilly

IndependenceNationalHistorical Park

PHLASH®Now Runs

Daily Service

�e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern FestivalLights Up Franklin Square �rough June 30

Save onSightseeingIn Historic

Philadelphia

�e Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop runs daily May 1-September 3. PHLASH is the most convenient and a�ordable way for visitors to navigate Philadelphia, with stops located near museums, attractions, and historic institutions.PHLASH runs every 15 minutes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Passes are $2 per ride or $5 all day. Senior citizens, children 4 and under, and SEPTA Pass and Key Card holders always ride free.Passes are available for purchase onboard the bus with exact cash only; online, or at any Visitor Center location. For more information, (800)537-7676, PhillyPHLASH.com

Philadelphia’s Historic District Pass makes sightseeing more a�ordable. With the Historic District Pass, visitors can check out must-see historic sites like the National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House, and Christ Church Burial Ground for one low price of just $18 for adults and $13 for children ages 4-12. Philadelphia’s Historic District Pass is exclusively for sale at the Indepen-dence Visitor Center. Visit HistoricPhillyPass.com for more information.

HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGSM AY

MAY 1Carpenters’ Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: �e Wrong Man: America’s First Bank Heist & the Black- smith Who Took the Fall – In September 1798, Philadelphia, the nation’s capital, still reeling from the Yellow Fever epidemic, received another shock... $162,000 dollars was stolen from the Bank of Pennsylvania at 3rd and Chestnut. Suspicion fell on Patrick Lyon, a blacksmith who’d recently assisted the bank in its setup at Carpenters’ Hall. What happens next? Join us May 1st to hear the rest! For ticket information, (215) 925-0167, [email protected] 12APS Museum, 12-3 p.m.: Second Saturday Every second Saturday of the month, May through September, the APS Museum will have free educational activities for families, individuals, and all visitors to enjoy. Free. (215) 440-3440, amphilsoc.org/eventsMAY 12 &13Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial Chocolate Making & Mother’s Day Celebration In celebration of Betsy Ross and all colonial mothers, meet three female entrepreneurs and earn how women and mothers played an active role during the American Revolution – from making important military supplies, like �ags and musket cartridges, to choosing “patriotic” beverages like chocolate and co�ee, rather than tea. Sample the hot chocolate drink that colonists enjoyed. Sponsored by AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate.One FREE admission for all women who identify as mothers with the purchase of a child’s ticket. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

Museum of the American Revolution, 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.: Mother’s Day Tea with Martha Washington – Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Museum with an elegant tea featuring special guest Martha Washington. After tea explore our exhibits and learn about all the amazing women of the Revolution. $50 Adults; $25 Youth; $10 Children (6 and under) (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.orgFranklin Square, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Mother’s Day Brunch in the Square – Treat Mom to a fun-�lled Sunday in the park. Enjoy a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch in the Pavilion in Franklin Square with food provided by Cooperage. After brunch, enjoy a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel, a round of Philly Mini Golf, and a daytime view of the Chinese Lantern Festival. Tickets are $25, reservations required. Call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org for ticketsFranklin Square, 5-6 p.m.: Mother’s Day Tea for Two – Afternoon tea service with tea and light snack provided by Cooperage, including two tickets to the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival. $45, reservations required. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgSecond Bank of the United States, 3-4 p.m.: Honoring the Founding Mothers – Did you know that Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia? Join a park ranger for a slide program and hear the stories about the “Founding Mothers” who inspire us with their courage and determination. Free. (215) 629-4026, nps.gov/indeMAY 15Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: History After Hours: Power of the Press – Revolutions keep printers busy. Try your hanat block printing and learn the power of papers, pamphlets and books in the revolutionary era. $10. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org

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Historic Philadelphia is just heating up as the sun goes down evenings through June 30, when the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Franklin Square starting at 7 p.m. Sunday through �ursday and 6 p.m. on weekends. Back by popular demand, the Festival features 28 larger-than-life, hand-made illuminated sculptures, including the 200-foot giant fan favorite Chinese Dragon! In addition to the lanterns, enjoy traditional entertainment from Chinese acrobats and folk

dancers, enjoy specialty brews and cocktails, and dine on delicious classic Asian Cuisine.�e Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival runs 7-11 p.m. Sunday through �ursday and 6-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults; $12 for youth; and $15 for seniors and military. Timed tickets are required on Friday and Saturday nights and advance purchase is always recom-

mended. Visit phillychineselanternfestival.org for tickets. For information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit phillychineselanternfestival.org.

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Historic District Happenings (cont.)

National Constitution Center

City Tavern

Page 3Historic Site & Map

Location

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Independence NationalHistorical Park

No. 114 - March-April 2018

it takes twoTwo entrées for the price of one!*

Valid Sunday - Friday with the use of a major credit card. Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends.

*Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée.Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends. Children’s entrées will

be considered entrées at the time of discount. Not valid : Valid May 11-15 & 25-28, 2018;

June 14-18, 2018 O�er expires July 31, 2018.

Coupon must be presented at time of order.See our Mother’s Day Feast menu online at www.citytavern.com/holiday-celebrations/

Savor specialties including pepperpot soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate mousse cake, General

Washington & �omas Je�erson’s recipes for ale. Open seven days a week.

Daily from 11:30amLocated at the corner of2nd & Walnut Streets.

(215) 413-1443

�e Ultimate HAMILTON Experience - �rough December 31 Learn about one of America’s favorite Founders with the ultimate Hamilton museum experience! Featuring interactive shows, story stations, and a Hamilton trivia game, a special guide allows you to experience the Center through a new lens.Included with museum admission.

Memorial Day WeekendMark your calendar for May 26-28 - Celebrate �is Memorial Day Weekend, explore the history of our military and enjoy patriotic programs, including �ag ceremo-nies and etiquette workshops, plus create memorial wreaths and sing patriotic tunes. Included with museum admission.

The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the

Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the National Constitution Center.

If you have questions, comments or need more information about National Park Service sites or other historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call

(800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde.Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is dedicated to making our

nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction and education, strengthening Greater

Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the

Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House,and Franklin Square.

For more information about HPI, or to make a tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit

historicphiladelphia.org.

HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE

H I S TO R I C D I S T R I C T H A P P E N I N G Scontinues from page 1JANUARY

MAY

MAY 24Departs from the Betsy Ross House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Tippler’s Tour: Ben’s Kites & Flights – Benjamin Franklin is missing, rumor has it he’s been spotted wandering in and out of various local pubs. Join a colonial guide and search for the electrifying statesman through three modern-day watering holes and a colonial tavern. Learn facts about Dr. Frank- lin’s life and even raise a toast with Philadel- phia’s favorite Founding Father at the historic City Tavern. Must be 21 with valid ID. Advance reserva- tions suggested. Ad. $50; Sr./Stud/Mil. $45; (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgMAY 25Departs from Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.: Independence After Hours – �is unique experience takes you on a realistic journey back to 1776. After an 18th-century-inspired dinner at historic City

Tavern, and a visit by �omas Je�erson, the group sneaks into Independence Hall where they eavesdrop on Je�erson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin discussing the Declaration of Independence. Advance reservations required. Ad. $85; Sr./Stud/Mil. $80; Ch. $55 12 and under. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

ONGOINGBetsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. �ur.-Sun.: Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous �agmaker as she practices her trade in the country’s only working 18th-century upholstery shop. �is is the only site in Historic Philadelphia to meet an historical interpreter daily! Free with admission. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgBetsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: Meet Phillis – As part of the Women at Work exhibit, visitors can meet Phillis, a free African

laundress, and hear her fascinating story that took her from slavery, to school, to the 18th-century workforce. Free with admission. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgChrist Church Burial Ground, 5-6 p.m. Fridays in May: Madmen, Medicine, Death & Disease – APurging? Leeches? Examine medical practices of the past, plunge into ancient patient treatments and discover that everything old is new again. $10 (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.orgCity Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: �e Ales of the Revolution – Sample ale recipes by George Washington, �omas Je�erson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.comIndependence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. & Sat.: Meet the History Makers Don’t forget your camera and questions for Philadelphia’s colonial townsfolk! �e History Makers inside the Visitor Center o�er tales, anecdotes and good cheer about living in 18th-Century Philadelphia. Learn about and watch them in their crafts, including quill pen calligraphy, “sawdust dolls,” watercolor art, and much more. Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLVisitorCenter.comIndependence Visitor Center, 4-4:15 p.m. daily: Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony After completing the Junior Ranger Booklet, children can meet a park ranger at the info- rmation desk at the visitor center to receive their badge and be “sworn in” as National Park Service junior ranger. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

No. 115 - May 1-25, 2018

F E AT U R E D E V E N T SF E AT U R E D E X H I B I TOPEN NOW through December 31, 2018

Hamilton: �e Constitutional Clashes that Shaped a Nation - Explore this com-pelling new exhibit which highlights the competing ideas of Alexander Hamilton and his legendary rivals.Included with museum admission.

Show Your Historic Philadelphia Gazetteat the National Constitution Center

Box Office to Receive $2 OFF Admission525 Arch Street (One block past the Independence Visitor Center and one block before Franklin Square) See p. 3 for hours of operation. For more information, please visit constitutioncenter.org

Tippler’s Tour

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No. 115 - May 1-25, 2018

HISTORIC SITESARCH STREET FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE E3 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 �THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA C7 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREEBETSY ROSS HOUSE F3 239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. 5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil. $4; Audio Guide (includes admission): Ad. $7; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil. $6CARPENTERS’ HALL E5320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREECHRIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA F4 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.12-5 p.m.; Info available in 20 languages. Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 �CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND D35th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695Mon.-Sat.10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun.12-4 p.m.Ad. $3; Ch. 5-12 $1; under 5 freeCITY TAVERN F6138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Tues.-Sun. 11:30 a.m. (open all Monday Federal holidays) �CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL D444 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule FREE � CONGRESS HALL C56th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and Chestnut, through security FREE �EDGAR ALLAN POENATIONAL HISTORIC SITE A1532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-5 p.m.ELFRETH’S ALLEY F2124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m.B. FREE FRANKLIN U.S. POST OFFICE E4316 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Mon. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.FRANKLIN COURT PRINTING OFFICE E4320-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.FRANKLIN SQUARE C16th & Race StreetsDaily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Until 5 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.; Closed May 17 � � Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival hours: Daily, 7-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. opens at 6 p.m.

FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE C35th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.GLORIA DEI “OLD SWEDES” CHURCH916 South Swanson Street (215) 389-1513 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE � GREAT ESSENTIALS EXHIBIT C5West Wing of Independence Hall(800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and Chestnut, through security FREE �HILL-PHYSICK HOUSE E8321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 �ur.-Sat. 11a.m.-4p.m. (tours on the hour, last tour at 3 p.m.); Sunday 12-4 p.m. (tours on the hour, last tour at 3 p.m.); Open, no tours May 3-6; Closed May 12;Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20 INDEPENDENCE HALL C5Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets (800) 537-7676 Ranger guided tours run every 20 minutes from 9 a.m.- 4:20 p.m. Free tickets are available on the day of your visit at the ranger desk at the Indepen- dence Visitor Center. Note: Visitors must arrive on Independence Square 30 minutes prior to tour time to pass through on-site security screening. FREE �MIKVEH ISRAEL CEMETERY A7823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 By appt. only MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH C9419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services. Donation suggested. Tours by appt. OLD CITY HALL D55th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH E14th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566Tours by appt. FREE �OLD PINE STREET CHURCH & HISTORIC GRAVEYARD D8412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tours by reservation; Open to walk through FREE �OLD ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH D14th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge (215) 627-1838 Tours by appt. FREE �OLD ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH &NATIONAL SHRINE E6321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Call for hours & tours. FREEOLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH D7252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or by appt. FREEPORTRAIT GALLERY IN THE SECOND BANK OF THE U.S. D5420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. FREEPOWEL HOUSE E7244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 �urs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12- 3 p.m.; tours on the hourAd. $8; Stud./Sr. $6; Family $20 �ST. GEORGE’S UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH E1235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Groups by appt. only FREE

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E83rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. after services FREE �THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL MEMORIAL E8305 Pine St, Philadelphia - (800) 537-7676Sat.-Sun. 12-4 p.m.THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SITE C4526 Market Street Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE

MUSEUMSAMERICAN PHILOSOPHICALSOCIETY (APS) MUSEUM D6 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442�urs.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMIN PHILADELPHIA B3 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 10 a.m.-5 p.m. �ur.-Sat.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.; Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; Sr. $10; Members FREE �BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MUSEUM E4314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m.

SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE E5315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE FEDERAL RESERVE BANKOF PHILADELPHIA C26th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE �FIREMAN’S HALL MUSEUM F2147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE �INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM H6211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $16; Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; Child. 2 and under & members FREE � Olympia & Becuna historic ships open until 8 p.m. �urs.-Sat.; board by 7:30 p.m. LIBERTY BELL CENTER C4526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Please note: security screening closes 5 minutes before the building closes for the evening. FREE �MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION E5101 S. 3rd Street - (215) 253-6731 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $19; Stud. $17; Ch. 6-18 $12; under 6 FREE �NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER D3525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Mon. through Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) &Col. Stud. (w/ID) $13; Youth (6-18) $11; Child. under 6 FREE � �

NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM E5321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. Ad. $7; Sr. (65+) & Coll. Stud. (w/I.D.) $6; Youth (6-18) $2; Free Ch. (under6) � �NATIONAL MUSEUM OFAMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY D4101 South Independence Mall East(215) 923-3811 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.; Sat. & Sun.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Ad. $15; Sr., Youth 13-21 or coll. ID $13Members, Act. Mil. with ID FREE  PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM B515 S. 7th Street - (215) 685-4830Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Ad. $10; Sr. $8; Stud. & 13-18 $6; Ch. 12 & under & active military FREE; Family Pack $20 POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM E6308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE

OTHER SITESINDEPENDENCE MALL CAFÉ D450 N. Independence Mall East(215)-965-2302, IndeMallCafe.com�ur.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. � �INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER C4Corner of 6th and Market Streets across from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; FREE � � SQUAREBURGER C16th & Race StreetsDaily from 11:30 a.m. � � U.S. MINT D2151 N. Independence Mall East(215) 408-0114, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Language Services Park maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The Visitor Center concierge staff is fluent in nine languages including Spanish, French, German and Italian. Information about the Liberty Bell and other park sites is available in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger or the Visitor Center staff if you have a specific request.Accessibility For the hearing impaired, a portable loop system is available inside the Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, and induction loop receivers. A receiver with headphones is also available if a hearing aid is not compatible. Curb cuts are at corners on perimeter sidewalks. All major sites have ramps. Photo albums with pictures of 2nd floor exhibits are available. Audio description of exhibits & AV are at Poe and Kosciuszko Houses, NPS Rangers describe exhibits elsewhere. All films are open captioned, with audio description and assisted listening. To arrange for American Sign Language services, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. Use the relay service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call (215-597-7130).

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RFTS

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CHANCELLOR STWILLINGSALLEY COD

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FOOTBRIDGE

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Museum House

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Gloria Dei(Old Swedes’)

Church

SportsStadiums

Adventure Aquarium

Jewelers’Row

PennsylvaniaConvention

Center

ReadingTerminal Market

U.S. MintFederalReserve

Bank

Second Bankof the U.S.

Library Hall

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

�omas Bond House

IndependenceSeaport Museum

Old St. George’s ChurchOld St. Augustine’sChurch

Fireman’s Hall Museum

Arch Street Meeting House

Race Street Pier

Tunnel

New Hall

National Liberty Museum

Harmony

Science History Institute

Lane

Powel House

Physick House

Mother Bethel Church

PennsylvaniaHospital

�addeus KosciuszkoNational Memorial

Headhouse/Shambles

St. Peter’s Church

Old Pine Street Church

LibertyBellCenter

�e Bourse

Old St. Joseph’s Church

Old St. Mary’s Church

Mikveh Israel Cemetery

Todd House

Athenaeum

Congress Hall

CityTavern

Welcome Park

Declaration House

Free Libraryof Philadelphia

Philadelphia History Museum

Merchants’Exchange

Rose

Signers’Garden

Garden

MagnoliaGarden

American Philosophical Society

Bishop White House

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Old FirstReformed Church

NationalConstitution

Center

IndependenceHall

WashingtonSquare

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Edgar Allan PoeNational Historic site

532 N. 7th Street(seven blocks north)

WALNUT ST

SOUTH STREET

CHINATOWN

SOCIETY HILL

PENN’SLANDING

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VINE ST

7TH

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6TH

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Betsy Ross House

Carpenters’ Hall

Christ Church BurialGround/BenjaminFranklin’s Grave

AfricanAmericanMuseum

RACE ST

ARCH ST

Polish American Center18th-Century Garden

Old City Hall

ELFRETH’S ALLEY

CUTHBERT ST

Christ Church

OLD CITY

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CongregationIndependenceMall Café

Mikveh Israel

Festival Pier

Independence National Historical Park (INHP)

Places to visit Parking

Currency exchange

ATMRestrooms

WalkwaysKEYFranklin Square Parking

Franklin Museum

FranklinPrinting O�ce

GermantownWhite House

National Museum of

CHESTNUT ST

Chief Tamanend Statue MARKET ST American Jewish History MARKET ST

Independence Visitor Center

Free Quaker Meeting House

President’sHouse Site

Museum of theAmerican Revolution

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