Once Upon a Nation
Historical Reenactments
Meet some of your favorite characters from the Once Upon A Nation stories come to life and hear their first-hand account…second to none. Pick up a Historic Philadelphia Gazette to discover the daily schedule. All free programs run May 28 – September 5 (unless otherwise noted.)
Betsy Ross House
Located at 239 Arch Street.
- Flag Raising: 10am, Betsy Ross House, with Betsy and friends
- More daily: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Independence Visitor Center
Located at 6th & Market Streets.
- Rally Round the Flag: 11am - 12pm, Independence Mall outside the Independence Visitor Center, photo opportunity with History Makers in costume
- We The People: 12pm and 12:10pm, Independence Mall outside the Independence Visitor Center, dramatic reading
- Declaration Reading: 3:45pm, behind Independence Hall, greet the History Makers and hear moving readings from the Declaration of Independence.
- More daily: 11am-3pm
Free Quaker Meeting House
Free Quakers from Revolutionary War, Timothy Matlack or Samuel Wetherill, or 19th-century descendent John Price Wetherill, share their controversial views in a historic house of worship.
Located at 5th & Arch Streets.
- February 3 – May 28: 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesdays - Sundays
- May 28 – September 5: 11 am - 4 pm, daily
- September 7 – December 31: 11 am - 4 pm, Wednesdays - Sundays
- CLOSED: January
Military Muster
The fife and drum are a sure sign: the Continental Army is looking for a few good kids, for drills in the art of marching and musket etiquette.
Located at Signers’ Garden, 5th & Chestnut Streets.
- Twice Daily: 2pm and 3 pm
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