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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. News!
FRANKLIN SQUARE
Mural Arts Philadelphia Presents Monument Lab: Sample Philly
September 16 – November 19
See Philadelphia artist Kara Crombie’s monument, Sample Philly, on display at Franklin Square. The artwork, part of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s citywide project, Monument Lab, is inspired by free arts and music education in Philadelphia and contains a sound bank of musical loops drawn from Philadelphia’s rich musical history.
Visitors are encouraged to take part in a learning lab stationed near the monument to design or describe their own visions for monuments that represent Philadelphia.
ONCE UPON A NATION
Independence After Hours
Now - October 28, Fridays & Saturdays, 5:30 pm
PLEASE NOTE: The October 7th Independence After Hours Tour will begin at 6 pm.
Departs from the Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St.
This exclusive evening tour back to 1776 has returned! Enjoy a delicious three-course meal at the historic City Tavern, followed by a visit to Independence Hall to witness our Founding Fathers in deep discussion over the creation of the Declaration of Independence!
BETSY ROSS HOUSE
Little Rebel Cider and Wine Garden
Thursdays, September 21, & October 5
6 - 10 pm, FREE
The event features locally brewed ciders from Delaware-based Rebel Seed Cidery and wine from Harvest Ridge Winery for $5, and delicious treats from popular local food trucks. Live music and entertainment will be on-hand as well.
Admission to the Cider and Wine Garden in the Betsy Ross House Courtyard is free. Drinks and snacks are pay-as-you-go. The Betsy Ross House Gift Shop will be open for shopping.
UNITED created by Ben Smallen
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 & 23
8 pm at the Betsy Ross House Courtyard
$15: General Admission
The Revivalists – brainchild of director Ben Smallen and Producer Tom England – are set to bring a new American musical to the 2017 Philadelphia Neighborhood Fringe Festival. UNITED takes that idea a step farther by reviving a seminal event from the creation of our country: the live declaring of independence which took place daily from July 8th through August 8th, 1776 throughout the American Colonies.
First Friday Movie Nights Under the Stars & Stripes
October 6, 5 - 9 pm
$5 admission includes a self-guided tour of the Betsy Ross House and two screenings in the courtyard. Come early to play a pre-screening game of trivia, hosted by The Philadelphia Film Society.
- October 6 - Bucket of Blood (7 pm) and Night of the Living Dead (8:15 pm)
HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE
Get the latest information about programming and activities for September/October!
Ways to Give
To designate your United Way workplace program gifts to Historic Philadelphia, Inc., please use our Donor Choice Number: 14106. Contributions made through the United Way support our education outreach program.
Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package
The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes a one- or two- night hotel stay in one of the dozens of participating hotels, FREE hotel parking (up to a $100 value) and a free welcome gift from VISIT PHILADELPHIA®