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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior IN THIS ISSUE Page 2 Historic District Happenings City Tavern Coupon Page 3 Site Hours Page 4 Map HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE No. 82 - April 2014 The Gazette is available also on the Web at historicphiladelphia.org Follow us on twitter.com/historicphilly Like us on facebook.com/historicphilly HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS Independence National Historical Park The Historic Philadelphia Gazette is always FREE APRIL APRIL 4 & 5 Elfreth’s Alley, 5-8 p.m. Friday & 12-5 p.m. Saturday: Season Opening Celebration – Spring into history with a special night opening of the Museum House. The fun continues with a gala opening Saturday featuring music, tours, demonstrations and more. (215) 574-0560, elfrethsalley.org APRIL 9 National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello Ribbon Cutting – Join the museum for the opening of its new feature exhibition. Special programs offer a deeper look into the life of the enslaved people who lived at Jefferson’s Monticello. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Franklin Square, 1 p.m.: Season Opening Celebration – Come celebrate a new season of Philadelphia’s favorite play space! Take a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel, putt through famous icons on the Philly Mini Golf Course and check out what’s new at SquareBurger. Free. Attractions ticketed. APRIL 11-13 National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Opening Weekend: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello – Celebrate the exhibition opening with programs and activities that commemorate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson and explore the history of slavery and enslaved people in America. Free with $3 discount general admission in honor of Jefferson’s birthday. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org APRIL 12 & 13 Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:20 p.m.: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson Join a park ranger as we celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s 271st birthday, born April 13, 1743, with a gallery tour to examine his life and legacy. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 14-27 National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Colonial Spring Break – Spring break at the museum features a Colonial-era theme with activity stations including a Colonial printing press, paper making station, and a candle shop. Families can also try on replicas of traditional period clothing and play 18th-century games. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org APRIL 15 National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Income Tax Day – Tour the museum’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, to discover how the Stamp Act, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the 16th Amendment all connect to the history of taxation in America. Children and their families can design their own dollar bills and piggy banks at craft activity tables. Free. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Second Bank of the United States, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Cocktails with the Curator – Join the Young Friends of Independence to see the Portrait Gallery from an insider's perspective to celebrate the birthday of Charles Willson Peale. Fee. (215) 861-49871, friendsofindependence.org APRIL 18 Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial Chocolate Making – This treat is more American than apple pie! Come see... and taste... how it was made and enjoyed in the 18th century. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org APRIL 18-19 Christ Church Burial Ground, 12-3 p.m.: Ben’s Day – Kickoff the tourism season with events to remember Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush. Events include a ceremony honoring Benjamin Rush, Saturday at 12 p.m., chess games with our guides, Dr. Physick soda tasting, and children’s activities. Free with admission. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org APRIL 19-27 Independence Visitor Center, regular site hours all week: National Park Week “Go Wild!” Ask at the Independence Visitor Center desk for a list of activities and locations on the day of your visit. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 20 Franklin Square, 12-2 p.m.: Great Egg Hunt Hunt for eggs filled with candy and other surprises in the Franklin Square Playground. For children 10 and under; registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org APRIL 22 National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Earth Day – Find out how to “go green”– a key part of being an active citizen! Learn the value of eating locally grown foods, calculate the carbon footprints of the Founders, and participate in the “It Is Easy Being Green” quiz game. Plus, create environmentally friendly crafts. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org APRIL 26 African American Museum in Philadelphia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Macy’s Family Fun Day at AAMP In connection with the newest exhibits on Black Family Farms, work on building Green Thumbs! Think: plants and planting, farms and farmers, and of course, fun! Look for hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling, and more. Plus, explore current exhibits, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876, Distant Echoes: Black Farmers in America and More Places of Our Own. Free. (215) 574-0380, aampmuseum.org Independence Mall, next to the Liberty Bell Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Junior Ranger Day Friends of Independence join NPS Rangers to offer fun activities for kids in the park. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde ONGOING Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous flagmaker as she practices her trade in the country’s only working 18th-century upholstery shop and ask her all about her fascinating life and exciting times. This is the only site in Historic Philadelphia to meet a historical interpreter daily! Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org Betsy Ross House, 10 a .m.-5 p.m. daily: Navigating Night: Life After Dark In Colonial Philadelphia – New exhibit examines nighttime rituals in the 18th century. Find out how the colonists prepared for bed, slept and other interesting facts about life after dark. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org Christ Church, regular site hours: The Patriot Church – Visit the “Nation’s Church” and experience living history in a 317 year old active church. Sit where President Washington and Benjamin Franklin did, while hearing stories of how vision, faith, and courage shaped the founding of the nation. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org Christ Church Burial Ground, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Americans – Tour the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, other founding fathers. The 15-minute guided tour features the history of the burial ground, stops at the graves of the five signers as well as other notable people. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org continues on page 2 Ranger Starr with Junior Rangers

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I N T H I S I S S U E

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Happenings

City Tavern Coupon

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HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTENo. 82 - April 2014

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APRIL 4 & 5Elfreth’s Alley, 5-8 p.m. Friday & 12-5 p.m. Saturday: Season Opening Celebration – Spring into history with a special night opening of the Museum House. The fun continues with a gala opening Saturday featuring music, tours, demonstrations and more. (215) 574-0560, elfrethsalley.org

APRIL 9National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello Ribbon Cutting – Join the museum for the opening of its new feature exhibition. Special programs offer a deeper look into the life of the enslaved people who lived at Jefferson’s Monticello. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

Franklin Square, 1 p.m.: Season Opening Celebration – Come celebrate a new season of Philadelphia’s favorite play space! Take a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel, putt through famous icons on the Philly Mini Golf Course and check out what’s new at SquareBurger. Free. Attractions ticketed.

APRIL 11-13National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Opening Weekend: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello – Celebrate the exhibition opening with programs and activities that commemorate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson and explore the history of slavery and enslaved people in America. Free with $3 discount general admission in honor of Jefferson’s birthday. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

APRIL 12 & 13Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:20 p.m.: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson Join a park ranger as we celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s 271st birthday, born April 13, 1743, with a gallery tour to examine his life and legacy. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 14-27National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Colonial Spring Break – Spring break at the museum features a Colonial-era theme with activity stations including a Colonial printing press, paper making station, and a candle shop. Families can also try on replicas of traditional period clothing and play 18th-century games. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

APRIL 15National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Income Tax Day – Tour the museum’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, to discover how the Stamp Act, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the 16th Amendment all connect to the history of taxation in America. Children and their families can design their own dollar bills and piggy banks at craft activity tables. Free. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

Second Bank of the United States, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.: Cocktails with the Curator – Join the Young Friends of Independence to see the Portrait Gallery from an insider's perspective to celebrate the birthday of Charles Willson Peale. Fee. (215) 861-49871, friendsofindependence.org

APRIL 18Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Colonial Chocolate Making – This treat is more American than apple pie! Come see... and taste... how it was made and enjoyed in the 18th century. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org

APRIL 18-19Christ Church Burial Ground, 12-3 p.m.: Ben’s Day – Kickoff the tourism season with events to remember Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin Rush. Events include a ceremony honoring Benjamin Rush, Saturday at 12 p.m., chess games with our guides, Dr. Physick soda tasting, and children’s activities. Free with admission. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org

APRIL 19-27Independence Visitor Center, regular site hours all week: National Park Week “Go Wild!” Ask at the Independence Visitor Center desk for a list of activities and locations on the day of your visit. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 20Franklin Square, 12-2 p.m.: Great Egg Hunt Hunt for eggs filled with candy and other surprises in the Franklin Square Playground. For children 10 and under; registration begins at 10:30 a.m.Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

APRIL 22National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: Earth Day – Find out how to “go green”– a key

part of being an active citizen! Learn the value of eating locally grown foods, calculate the carbon footprints of the Founders, and participate in the “It Is Easy Being Green” quiz game. Plus, create environmentally friendly crafts. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

APRIL 26African American Museum in Philadelphia, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Macy’s Family Fun Day at AAMP In connection with the newest exhibits on Black Family Farms, work on building Green Thumbs! Think: plants and planting, farms and farmers, and of course, fun! Look for hands-on arts and crafts, storytelling, and more. Plus, explore current exhibits, Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 – 1876, Distant Echoes: Black Farmers in America and More Places of Our Own. Free. (215) 574-0380, aampmuseum.org

Independence Mall, next to the Liberty Bell Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Junior Ranger Day Friends of Independence join NPS Rangers to offer fun activities for kids in the park.Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

ONGOINGBetsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most famous flagmaker as she practices her trade in the country’s only working 18th-century upholstery shop and ask her all about her fascinating life and exciting times. This is the only site in Historic Philadelphia to meet a historical interpreter daily! Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org

Betsy Ross House, 10 a .m.-5 p.m. daily: Navigating Night: Life After Dark In Colonial Philadelphia – New exhibit examines nighttime rituals in the 18th century. Find out how the colonists prepared for bed, slept and other interesting facts about life after dark. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.org

Christ Church, regular site hours: The Patriot Church – Visit the “Nation’s Church” and experience living history in a 317 year old active church. Sit where President Washington and Benjamin Franklin did, while hearing stories of how vision, faith, and courage shaped the founding of the nation. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org

Christ Church Burial Ground, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Americans – Tour the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, other founding fathers. The 15-minute guided tour features the history of the burial ground, stops at the graves of the five signers as well as other notable people. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org

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H I S T O R I C D I S T R I C T H A P P E N I N G S

CITY TAVERNRESTAURANT

it takes twoTwo entrées for the price of one!*

Valid Sunday through Friday for lunch & dinner!Only valid with the use of a major credit card, not valid

for special menus or restaurant holiday, beverage tax & gratuity are not included.

Discount will be determined as the least expensive entree, children’s meals are considered entrées. Valid Sun. through Fri.

only, not valid on Saturdays. Not Valid: Not valid April 18-21 Expires April 30, 2014

Savor specialties including pepper-pot soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate mousse cake, General

Washington & �omas Jefferson’s recipes for ale. Open seven days a

week. Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. Dinner from 4 p.m. (Sundays from 3 p.m.). Located at

the corner of 2nd & Walnut Streets, (215) 413-1443.

Help sustain the magic of history. Make a tax-deductible donation. Visit www.historicphiladelphia.org or call 215-629-4026.Independence National Historical Park does not endorse the organizations and enterprises listed here but we wish to thank them for their generous

support of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.

H i s t o r i c P h i l a d e l p h i a , I n c .t h a n k s t h e P a r t n e r s & S p o n s o r s w h o s u p p o r t B e t s y R o s s H o u s e , F r a n k l i n S q u a r e , O n c e U p o n A N a t i o n a n d L i g h t s o f L i b e r t y .

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Visit Philadelphia™Philadelphia Parks and Recreation • City of Philadelphia • National Park Service

FUNDERS: The Lenfest Foundation • Parx Casino • William Penn Foundation • PECO • The ACE GroupLincoln Financial Group Foundation • ARAMARK Charitable Fund • Board of Directors of City Trusts • William J. Avery • Brett’s Pony

Cash Is King Racing Stable • Team Smarty and the Chapman Family • Kathy and Peter Linneman • PNC Bank Valley Forge Convention and Visitor’s Bureau • Friends of Valley Forge • Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program • Google

American Express • McLean Contributionship • The Coby Foundation, Ltd • Hersha Hospitality Trust • Edward G. Rendell • Juhi & Neil Shah Wawa • Connolly Foundation • Wells Fargo • Blank Rome LLP • Independence Visitor Center • Mathew Kraut • William H. Haines, IV

Jolley Bruce Christman • The HBE Foundation • Brûlée Catering • Religious Society of Free Quakers • Econsult Solutions, Inc. Steve’s Prince of Steaks • STARR Restaurants • The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation

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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 interpreta-

tion, 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, Liberty 360 in the PECO Theater and Franklin Square.

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

historicphiladelphia.org.

ONGOING

City Tavern, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. daily: The Ales of the Revolution – Sample ale recipes by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.com

Elfreth’s Alley, 12-5 p.m. Fri.-Sun.: Guided Tours – Take a guided tour of America’s oldest residential street and visit the 300 yr.-old house where Mary and Sarah fashioned high-style dresses in the 18th-century capital. (215) 574-0560, elfrethsalley.org

Franklin Square, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily: Play Philly Mini Golf, take a ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel, enjoy the award-winning playground and have a delicious meal at SquareBurger. The Pavilion in Franklin Square is available for birthday parties and events. Weather permitting. Free; attractions ticketed. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

Historic Philadelphia Center, regular site hours: Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater – Join Ben Franklin on an eye-popping journey through the symbols of American freedom. Shows run every 20 minutes. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

Historic Philadelphia Center, regular site hours: Colonial for a Day – Kids can dress the part on their Historic Philadelphia adventure with a new costume rental program. Girls and boys can dress in authentic 18th-century costumes – dress and sash for girls; shirt and haversack for boys. Includes a Colonial

Adventure Map to discover secrets of Historic Philadelphia. Rentals are $24.95; Sat. & Sun. only. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

Independence Visitor Center, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: After 5 – Planning to sightsee “After Hours?” Not every attraction in Philadelphia closes its doors at 5 p.m. From the arts to sporting events, spring is the perfect season to get outside and experience the City of Brotherly Love! Grab a copy of our “After 5” brochure to enjoy some of Philadelphia’s nightlife! Free. (800) 537-7676, phlvisitorcenter.com

Independence Visitor Center, 4 p.m.: Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony – After completing the Junior Ranger Booklet, children can meet a park ranger at the information desk at the visitor center to receive their badge and be “sworn in” as National Park Service junior rangers. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

National Constitution Center, regular museum hours from 4/9: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello – Exhibition features more than 280 artifacts including Jefferson’s walking stick, chess set, books, spectacles, and replica of the portable desk used to draft the Declaration of Independence. Explore the story of slavery in early U.S. history while discovering the struggle and the self-determination at the heart of America’s founding. Leave being inspired to discover your own family heritage and history. Included with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

National Constitution Center, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Fridays: Behind the Bronze Tours – Join the experts for a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s iconic Signers’ Hall and discover the real story of America’s famous Founding Fathers. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

National Constitution Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., programs on the hour: Living News – Today’s headlines are brought to life in this dynamic, 25-minute performance incorporat- ing video, contemporary music, and current news broadcasts. Starts 4/14. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 12-12:15 p.m. Wed.-Sun.: Bank Orientation Tour – Meet at the Washington Statue for a tour of some of the notable people in the gallery. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 2-2:15 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles – Moses Williams created silhouettes by operating an ingenious machine, the physignotrace. Hear how his skill led to his freedom and see a reproduction of the machine. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: Stories of Struggle – Join a park ranger for a slide program highlighting the stories of the people, places and events surrounding the founding and early years of the United States of America. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

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HISTORIC SITESArch Street FriendsMeeting House E3 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 The AthenaeumOf 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) 686-1252Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Ad. $5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$4; Audio Guide (in- cludes admission): Ad. $7; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6Carpenters’ Hall E5320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Wed-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREEChrist Church Philadelphia F4 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 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.; weather permitting; Ad. $2; Ch. $1; Group up to 25 people $15; Guided Tour, additional fee of: Ad. $3, Chi. $1, group up to 25 people $10 City Tavern F6138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Daily from 11:30 a.m. Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 FREE. mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule Congress Hall C5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Edgar Allan PoeNational Historic Site C4 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Elfreth’s Alley F2124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 - Fri.-Sun. 12-4 p.m. from 4/4Franklin Court E4314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 FREE Printing O�ce: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. U.S. Post O�ce: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Benjamin Franklin Museum: (fee) Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance to the Museum is at 4 p.m.Franklin Square C16th & Race StreetsDaily 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free Quaker Meeting House C35th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-402611 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. in April Meet a Free QuakerGloria 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. FREE

Independence Hall C5Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tours o�ered every 15 minutes, tickets are required; pick up free tickets at the Independence Visitor Center. Please note: security screening closes 15 minutes before the building closes for the evening. FREE Kosciuszko Nat. Memorial E8301 Pine Street - (215) 597-9618Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. FREEMikveh 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 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. FREEPhysick House E8321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 �urs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4Groups over 10 $3 each; Under 6 FREEPortrait Gallery At theSecond Bank D5420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed- Sun 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.Bank Orientation Tour: Wed.-.Sun. 12 p.m. 15 min Moses Williams: Cutter of Pro�les (demonstration): Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 15 min.Stories of Struggle (slide program): Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. 30 min. Powel House E7244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 �urs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4; Fam. $12; Under 6 FREE 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 The President’s House Site E8555 Market StreetDaily 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE

MUSEUMSAmerican PhilosophicalSociety (APS) Museum D6 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. African American MuseumIn Philadelphia B3 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 �urs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $10; Ch. 4-12 $8; Stud. (w/I.D.) $8; Sr. $8; Free to Members Chemical Heritage Found. E5315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. �rst Fridays 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 SeaportMuseum H6211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. $13.50; Sr./Stud. $10; Ch. $10; Under 2 FREE. 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 National ConstitutionCenter D3525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) Stud. w/ID & 13-18 $13; Ch. 4-12 $8; Active Mil. & Ch. under 3 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. $6; Stud. $5; Ch. FREE National Museum OfAmerican Jewish History D4101 South Independence Mall East(215) 923-3811 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Ad. $12; Sr./Stud. $11; Active Mil. with ID/Ch. under 12 FREE; Pay-what-you-wish 5-8 p.m. 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 SITESHistoric Philadelphia Center C56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. IndependenceVisitor Center C4Corner of 6th and Market Streets across from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676 Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; FREE Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony: Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m.-10 min. Liberty 360 Show in the PECO Theater D56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Ad. $6; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $5; Family Four Pack $20 SquareBurger C16th & Race StreetsDaily; visit historicphiladelphia.org for hoursU.S. Mint D2151 N. Independence Mall East(215) 408-0114, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

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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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