Lights of Liberty

Historic Philadelphia Center

historic philadelphia center

The best place to begin a visit to Historic Philadelphia is at the new Historic Philadelphia Center, located just across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell at 6th and Chestnut streets. The center is your one stop to get souvenirs, tickets and information for all the great attractions, tours, exhibits and fun that Historic Philadelphia has to offer!

Franklin Square, the Betsy Ross House, Lights of Liberty and Once Upon A Nation Adventure Tours are right at your fingertips. Stop in on your next trip!

Not only is the Historic Philadelphia Center home of Lights of Liberty's Liberty 360 in the PECO Theater, it is also home to special events!


  • Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5: BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK-OFF, 2-5 p.m.: Meet important figures from history, enjoy free kids' crafts and hear riveting stories from the African American experience, as told by Once Upon A Nation storytellers.
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  • Saturday, February 10 – Monday, February 20: PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION, 2-5 p.m.: Young visitors will have the chance to make “future president” buttons and Once Upon A Nation Storytellers share fascinating, lesser-known historical tales.  More details coming soon.