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no. 55 april 2011 1 the historic philadelphia gazette is always FREE HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE The Gazette is available also on the Web at historicphiladelphia.org National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior In this Issue Page 2 Independence Hall Ticketing Sponsors Historical Happenings Cont’d City Tavern Coupon Page 3 Site Hours Page 4 Map APRIL APRIL APRIL 1 Franklin Square, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Opening Day The 5th season kicks-off in the city’s favorite family spot! Play a round of Philly Mini Golf, take a ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy the playground and top it all off with lunch at SquareBurger. Free; some attractions are ticketed. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at the Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard Phila- delphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle. $70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630 APRIL 2 Independence Seaport Museum, 12-4 p.m.: Behind the Scenes Tours – On the first Saturday of the month (April – December) go “behind the scenes” aboard the Olympia and Becuna. Tours meet at the ships and start on the hour. Free with Museum admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org APRIL 9 Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at the Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard Philadelphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle.$70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630 National Museum of American Jewish History, 4-6 p.m.: A Passover Haggadah: Go Forth & Learn Join the nationally renowned Rabbi David Silber as he shares new insights that help deepen the Passover experience. For pricing and more information, call (215) 923-3811 x 135 or visit nmajh.org/public programs Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:20 p.m.; also 4/10 & 4/13: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson Join a park ranger to celebrate Jefferson’s 268th birthday with a gallery tour that examines his life and legacy. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 12 Betsy Ross House, regular site hours thru 4/2012: Rally ‘Round the Flag: Civil War Color Bearers & the Flags They Carried – New exhibit examines the most dangerous job on the battlefield, the color bearer. It is guest curated by Dr. Wayne A. Huss, professor of history at Gywnedd-Mercy College. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org APRIL 13 National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: 1861: The Civil War Awakening The author of the new book, 1861, shares the gripping account of how the Civil War began in this program launching the Center’s commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial. Free; reservations required. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org National Museum of American Jewish History, 6:30-8 p.m.: Saul Bellow: Letters Hear from the editor of this never-before-published collection of letters spanning eight decades written by the Nobel Prize winner. For pricing and information, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms. APRIL 14 National Museum of American Jewish History, 7-8 p.m.: It’s Your Story: Michael Caspi – The renowned chef shares the experiences that brought him from a culinary family in Jerusalem to Philadelphia’s Historic District by way of some of New York’s most famous restaurants. For pricing and infor- mation, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms HISTORICAL HAPPENINGS Continued on page 2 Celebrate spring by bringing the whole family to see the new Liberty 360, the first 360-degree, 3D experience ever developed, now showing in the new PECO eater in the Historic Phila- delphia Center. Step inside the specially-designed, cylindrical theater, and Benjamin Franklin appears in a groundbreaking 360-degree, 3D show. is is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! e new Historic Philadelphia Center serves as a hub for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s attractions and tours. Get information about Franklin Square & the Betsy Ross House and shop for unique gift items. Liberty 360 runs: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in April. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under, seniors and active military members. For more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit Now Showing - LIBERTY 360 R. Kennedy Welcome to Independence! At Independence National Historical Park, April means class trips, daffodils, and National Park Week! National Park Week is a presidentially- proclaimed time to celebrate the diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. First proclaimed in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service, this week is a time to renew our passion and commitment to the resources we protect. During National Park Week, April 16 -24, the National Park Service is putting the focus on Healthy Parks, Healthy People to highlight the role of public lands in the growing move- ment to address the connection between human and environ- mental health. National Park Week is also a chance for all Americans to experience the majesty of the national park system for FREE. Visit any of America’s national parks and enjoy free admission all week long! Visit the Independence Visitor Center to pick up a list of daily events for National Park Week here at Independence National Historical Park. Want to share your National Park Week experiences? Visit us at www.nps.gov/inde and link to our Twitter or Facebook pages to post your own photos and stories! Once Upon A Nation’s Adventure Tours kick off this month. Let the Adventures Begin! Let the Adventures Begin! Have a colonial-style dinner at City Tavern, then eavesdrop on the Continen- tal Congress on a July night in 1776 in Independence After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. starting April 15. $75 adults; $70 seniors/students/ military; $50 12 & under. Drink a toast to the spirits of ’76 on the Tippler’s Tour, a colonial-style pub crawl 5:30 p.m. Thurs. starting April 14. Tickets are $35; $30 seniors/ students/military. Must be 21 with valid ID. All tours begin at the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets. For tickets and more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org. Tippler’s Tour G. Widman

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no. 55 ✯ april 2011 1the historic philadelphia gazette is always FREE

HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE

The Gazetteis available also on the Web at

historicphiladelphia.org

National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior

I n t h i s I s s u e

Page 2

Independence HallTicketing

Sponsors

Historical Happenings Cont’d

City Tavern Coupon

Page 3

Site Hours

Page 4

Map

APRILAPRIL

APRIL 1Franklin Square, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Opening Day The 5th season kicks-off in the city’s favorite family spot! Play a round of Philly Mini Golf, take a ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy the playground and top it all off with lunch at SquareBurger. Free; some attractions are ticketed. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at the Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard Phila- delphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle.$70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630

APRIL 2Independence Seaport Museum, 12-4 p.m.: Behind the Scenes Tours – On the first Saturday of the month (April – December) go “behind the scenes” aboard the Olympia and Becuna. Tours meet at the ships and start on the hour. Free with Museum admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org

APRIL 9Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at the Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard Philadelphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle.$70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630

National Museum of American Jewish History, 4-6 p.m.: A Passover Haggadah: Go Forth & LearnJoin the nationally renowned Rabbi David Silber as he shares new insights that help deepen the Passover experience. For pricing and more information, call (215) 923-3811 x 135 or visit nmajh.org/public programs

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:20 p.m.; also 4/10 & 4/13: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson Join a park ranger to celebrate Jefferson’s 268th birthday with a gallery tour that examines his life and legacy. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 12Betsy Ross House, regular site hours thru 4/2012: Rally ‘Round the Flag: Civil War Color Bearers & the Flags They Carried – New exhibit examines the most dangerous job on the battlefield, the color bearer. It is guest curated by Dr. Wayne A. Huss, professor of history at Gywnedd-Mercy College. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org

APRIL 13National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: 1861: The CivilWar Awakening – The author of the new book, 1861, shares the gripping account of how the Civil War began inthis program launching the Center’s commemoration of the Civil War sesquicentennial. Free; reservations required. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

National Museum of American Jewish History, 6:30-8 p.m.: Saul Bellow: Letters – Hear from the editor of this never-before-published collection of letters spanning eight decades written by the Nobel Prize winner. For pricing and information, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms.

APRIL 14National Museum of American Jewish History, 7-8 p.m.: It’s Your Story: Michael Caspi – The renowned chef shares the experiences that brought him from a culinary family in Jerusalem to Philadelphia’s Historic District by way of some of New York’s most famous restaurants. For pricing and infor- mation, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms

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

Continued on page 2

Celebrate spring by bringing the whole family to see the new Liberty 360, the first 360-degree, 3D experience ever developed, now showing in the new PECO Theater in the Historic Phila-delphia Center.

Step inside the specially-designed, cylindrical theater, and Benjamin Franklin appears in a groundbreaking 360-degree, 3D show. This is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! The new Historic Philadelphia Center serves as a hub for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s attractions and tours. Get information about Franklin Square & the

Betsy Ross House and shop for unique gift items.

Liberty 360 runs: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in April. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under, seniors and active military members.For more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit

Now Showing - LIBERTY 360

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Welcome to Independence!

At Independence National Historical Park, April means class trips, daffodils, and National Park Week! National Park Week is a presidentially-proclaimed time to celebrate the diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. First proclaimed in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service, this week is a time to renew our passion and commitment to the resources we protect.

During National Park Week, April 16 -24, the National Park Service is putting the focus on Healthy Parks, Healthy People to highlight the role of public lands in the growing move-ment to address the connection between human and environ-mental health.

National Park Week is also a chance for all Americans to experience the majesty of the national park system for FREE. Visit any of America’s national parks and enjoy free admission all week long!

Visit the Independence Visitor Center to pick up a list of daily events for National Park Week here at Independence National Historical Park.

Want to share your National Park Week experiences? Visit us at www.nps.gov/inde and link to our Twitter or Facebook pages to post your own photos and stories!

Once Upon A Nation’s Adventure Tours kick off this month.Let the Adventures Begin!Let the Adventures Begin!

Have a colonial-style dinner at City Tavern, then eavesdrop on the Continen-tal Congress on a July night in 1776 in Independence After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. starting April 15. $75 adults; $70 seniors/students/ military; $50 12 & under.Drink a toast to the spirits of ’76 on the Tippler’s Tour, a colonial-style pub crawl 5:30 p.m. Thurs. starting April 14. Tickets are $35; $30 seniors/ students/military. Must be 21 with valid ID.All tours begin at the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets. For tickets and more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org.Tippler’s Tour

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The Gazette is a joint venture of HPI and the National Park Service, produced with the support of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing

Corporation, The City of Philadelphia and other public trusts. If you have questions, comments or

need more information about National Park Service sites or other historic sites in Philadelphiaand its countryside, call 800-537-7676

or go to nps.gov/inde.

HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC. is a non-profit organization dedicated to

promoting, marketing and providing programming for the historic district.

Once Upon A Nation is an initiative of HPI.

For more information about Historic Philadelphia, Inc., call

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APRIL 14National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/14-16; 12-3 p.m. 4/17: Spring Fling: Freedom of Expression through the Arts – A variety of artistic mediums explore freedom of expression using Parisian and American art forms of the early 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can create Parisian murals alongside professional chalk artists, enjoy live performances, film screenings and more. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

APRIL 15Independence Seaport Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibit Opening – Drawn to the Water – Artists of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Capture Our Region’s Waterways –1840 to Present runs through 2011 and focuses on artwork featur- ing three waterways: the Schuylkill River, the Jersey Shore and the Delaware River. Free with admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:20 p.m.; also 4/15-16-17: Happy Birthday Charles Willson Peale – Join a park ranger as we celebrate the life and artistry of this painter born April 15, 1741 with a gallery tour of some of his most famous works. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 16Independence Seaport Museum, 1-3 p.m.: Seafarin’ Saturday – Take the Science Festival River Raft Challenge to build a “raft” that will carry to safety as many crew members and as much treasure as possible! Free with admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org

APRIL 16-24Independence National Historical Park: National Park Week – Ask at the Independence Visitor Center desk for a list of activities! Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 18-23National Constitution Center, 10 am. – 3 p.m.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.: Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs Spring Break Programming – During spring break, families can explore stories of spies throughout history.

Visitors will learn about the tools used by law enforcement agencies to crack cases and catch spies. Free with admission to exhibit. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Spring Break Celebration – Enjoy make-and-take crafts and other fun activities for families during spring break week. Free while supplies last. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org

APRIL 22National Constitution Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Earth Day Celebration – Learn how to do your part in helping your community “go green.” Crafts for children and special programs, too. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

National Liberty Museum, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Earth Day Celebration – Enjoy a special guided tour focusing on heroes who have taken care of the earth. Build your own “seed of change” by creating recycled paper flowers and more. Free with admission. (215) 925-2899, libertymuseum.org

APRIL 23National Museum of American Jewish History, 7-9 p.m.: Fourth Wall at the NMAJH – This one- night-only, co-curated presentation uses music, dance, theater, and more to evoke the early 20th-century Parisian cultural scene in celebration of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. For pricing and information, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:30 p.m.; also 4/24: The Battle of Lexington & Concord – The American Revolution officially began on April 19, 1775 with this battle. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program that will explore the events lead- ing up to and including this history changing event. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

APRIL 24Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m.: Great Egg Hunt A Square tradition on the Great Lawn (while supplies last). Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

ONGOINGONGOING

Christ Church Burial Ground, 12-3:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Americans – A 15-minute guided tour features the history of the burial ground and the revolutionary people with connections to Christ Church. Admission $2 adults or $5 w/guided tour; $1 students or $2 w/guided tour; $15 groups up to 20 w/guided tour for additional fee. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org

Christ Church, regular site hours: The Patriot Church – A 20-minute guided tour features the religious, architectural, and political significance of one of the enduring institutions of Philadelphia.Suggested donation, $3 adults; $2 children. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org

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

National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America – Exhibit examines the chal- lenges of securing the nation without compromising civil liberties. Through artifacts, multimedia elements, and interactive exhibits, visitors will uncover stories of espionage, treason, and deception from 1776 to today. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

National Constitution Center, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 1 & 2 p.m.: Living News – Interactive theater show for grades 7-12 brings current constitutional issues to life, with a production and discussion session designed to help them understand their voices matter. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 4-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: Stories of Struggle – Join a park ranger for an illustrated 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

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

Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaNational Park ServiceGreater Philadelphia Tourism

Marketing Corp.Fairmount ParkCity of PhiladelphiaThe Lenfest FoundationDelaware River Port AuthorityParx CasinoPECOWilliam Penn FoundationThe Pew Charitable TrustsACE Charitable FoundationLincoln Financial Group FoundationARAMARKConnelly FoundationPhiladelphia Eagles Go GreenWilliam J. AveryBrett’s PonyCash is King Racing StablesTeam Smarty and the

Chapman FamilyWayne S. Spilove

Lewis Katz, Esq.Google1956 Otto Haas Charitable TrustPNC FoundationThe McLean ContributionshipSamuel S. Fels FundThomas Skelton Harrison FoundationThe Van Alen FamilyDr. Jeffrey Kenneth KohnNational Constitution CenterWachovia Wells Fargo FoundationCarol and Chuck ZacneyMax & Me CateringCapital Wine & Spirits CompanyReligious Society of Free QuakersJonesBlank Rome LLPStarr RestaurantsCity TavernBittenbender Construction, LPChapman AutogroupCozen O’ConnorCarol McC. FitzgeraldHill International

Independence Visitor CenterLumbermens Merchandising

CorporationPennsylvania Convention Center

Authority The PhilliesStonehenge Advisors Inc.Valley Forge Hotel ManagementWick Fisher WhiteIan Comisky, EsqAutoTrader.comBeneficial FoundationCorporate SynergiesGiordiano & Associates CPA’s, P.C.Roberts Event GroupStreamline Payroll, LLCTD BankWhere PhiladelphiaDolfinger-McMahon FoundationAmtrakOmni Hotel at Independence ParkValsparWXPN Kids CornerWilliam H. Haines, IV

Savor specialties including pepperpot

soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate

mousse cake, General Washington &

Thomas Jefferson’s recipes for ale.

Serving lunch, dinner & drinks

Tuesday- Sunday. Lunch from

11:30 a.m.; Dinner from 4:00 p.m.

(Dinner on Sundays from 3:00 p.m.)

Located at the Corner of 2nd &

Walnut Streets 215-413-1443

CITY TAVERN

Two entrées for the price of one! When you present this coupon for lunch or dinner.

Valid Sunday through Friday

*Only valid with the use of a major credit card. *Discount will be

determined as the least expensive entrée. *Children's meals are

considered entrées.Not Valid for prix fixe menus or

with any other discounts.Expires June 15, 2011.

Not valid 4/22-24; 5/8; 5/28-29.

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To see Independence Hall obtain your FREE, timed ticket at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. Tickets are given out starting at 8:30 am each day; early arrivals have the greatest choice of times. Allow about 30 minutes to go through security at 5th and Chestnut Streets. Note: Use the restrooms in the Visitor Center or across the street from Old City Hall since there are no restrooms inside the secure area.Security closes at 4:45 p.m.

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S E R V I C E S

☞Language ServicesPark maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. There is information in several languages about the Liberty Bell and other park sites. See a Ranger or ask at the Visitor Center if you have a specific request.

☞AccessibilityCurb 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, 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).

H I S T O R I C S I T E & M A P L O C A T I O N

Historic SitesArch Street Friends

Meeting House E3 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Mon.-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) 686-1252Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $4; Children/Students/Seniors/Military $3; Audio Guide Adults: $6; Children/Students/Seniors/Military: $5Bishop White House E6 309 Walnut Street - Open Wed.-Sun.; request tours at the Independence Visitor Center desk.Carpenters’ Hall E5

320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Christ Church

Burial Ground D3

5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m.; Adults $2; Students $1;, Groups up to 25 people $15; Guided Tour, additional fee of $3/Adult, $1/StudentCity Tavern F6138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Opens daily at 11:30 a.m. �

Congress Hall C5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tours every 20 min. FREE �Declaration House B4 4 South 7th Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jefferson In Philadelphia Wed.-Fri. at 12 p.m.Edgar Allan Poe

National Historic Site C4 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE �Elfreth’s Alley F2124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Thur.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m., Museum: Adults $5; ages 6-18 $1; under 6 FREEFederal Reserve Bank

of Philadelphia C26th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE �Franklin Court E4314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 �Franklin Court Bookstore: Wed.-Sat.10 a.m.-4 p.m.Printing Office: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Museum: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Franklin’s Glass Music 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sat & Sun (15 min) U.S. Post Office: Mon.- Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Franklin Square C16th & Race Streets - Daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free Quaker Meeting House C35th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-5801 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE �Germantown White House C55448 Germantown Ave. - (215) 597-7130Fri.-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Great Essentials Exhibit C5West Wing of Independence Hall(800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE �Historic Philadelphia

Center C56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Independence Hall C5Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets (800) 537-7676 - Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Security closes at 4:45 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. Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony Sat.-Sun. 4-4:10 p.m. FREE � �

Kosciuszko Nat. Memorial E8301 Pine Street - (215) 597-9618Closed for renovationsLiberty 360 in the PECO

Theater D56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $7; Sr./military/ Stud. $6; 12 & under $6.Old City Hall D56th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Physick House E8

321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 Thurs.-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 the

Second Bank D5420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bank Orientation Tour: Wed.-Sun. 12 noon. (15 min.) Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles demonstration: Sat & Sun. 2 p.m. (15 min)Powel House E7244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 Thurs.-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 � Todd House E64th & Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun.- sign up at the Independence Visitor Center Desk.

MuseumsAmerican Philosophical

Society (APS) Museum D6 104 South 5th Street - (215) 440-3427

African American Museum

In Philadelphia B3 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Adults $10; Youth (4-12 yrs.) $8Students (w/ I.D.) $8; Senior Citizens $8; Free to Members �Chemical Heritage

Foundation E5 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. first Fri. of each month. 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) 925-5439 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm. $9; Sr./Stud. $8; Ch. $6; Under 3 FREE. Sun. 10 a.m.-12 FREE �Liberty Bell Center C4526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. no tickets required. Please note: Security closes at 4:55 p.m. FREE �National Constitution

Center D3525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur. 5-8 p.m. with $5 Adm.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.;Sun. 12-5 p.m. Adult $12 Sr. $11Ch. 4-12 $8; Active Mil. & Ch. under 4 FREE � �National Liberty Museum E5321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $7; Sr. $6Stud. $5; Ch. FREE �National Museum Of

American Jewish History D4101 South Independence Mall East(215) 923-3811 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Adult $12; Sr./Active Mil./Stud. $11; Ch. under 12 FREENew Hall Military Museum E5322 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Barnacles & Bullets Sat.-Sun. 3:30-3:45 p.m.Pemberton House Museum

Shop & Bookstore E5316 Chestnut Street - (215) 597-8019Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 15% discount for teachers with ID or proof of teaching FREE Polish American

Cultural Center Museum E6

308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREEU.S. Mint D35th & Arch Streets - (215) 408-0114 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Last visitors admitted at 4 p.m. FREE

Other SitesChrist Church Philadelphia F4 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.Tours throughout the day. Sugg. Don.: Adult $3; Stud. $2 �Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 FREE. mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule. �Gloria Dei “Old Swedes”

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916 South Swanson Street - (215) 389-1513 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE �Mikveh Israel Cemetery A7823 Spruce Streets - (215) 922-5446 FREE Summer Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tues.-Fri., & Sun.) Rest of year - 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 First Reformed Church E14th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566Tours by appt. FREE �Old Pine Presbyterian Ch. 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.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. FREESquareBurger C16th & Race StreetsClosed; reopens April 1, 2011St. George’s United

Methodist Church E1235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. Groups by appt. only. FREESt. Peter 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 �

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