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Please note that the slides that follow represent a combination of Please note that the slides that follow represent a combination of projects. Some animation and graphic features were projects. Some animation and graphic features were compromised as the projects were combined. (Several compromised as the projects were combined. (Several original presentations were more sophisticated in design.)original presentations were more sophisticated in design.)

For use in Summer, 2011For use in Summer, 2011

Carpenters’ HallCarpenters’ Hall Carpenters' Carpenters'

Hall Hall is a treasure in is a treasure in

historic historic Philadelphia.Philadelphia.

∞∞By, Leslie Gray SmithBy, Leslie Gray Smith

Carpenters’ HallCarpenters’ HallWhat happened at this site?What happened at this site?

o Carpenters' Hall is a treasure in historic Carpenters' Hall is a treasure in historic Philadelphia. It hosted the First Philadelphia. It hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Franklin's Library Company, The home to Franklin's Library Company, The American Philosophical Society, and the American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of the United First and Second Banks of the United States.States.

o Today, Carpenters' Hall is open to the Today, Carpenters' Hall is open to the public and welcomes over 150,000 world-public and welcomes over 150,000 world-wide visitors to this wonderful Georgian wide visitors to this wonderful Georgian building.building.

Carpenters’ Hall Carpenters’ Hall How did this building get started?How did this building get started?

o When Benjamin Franklin When Benjamin Franklin needed an architect to build needed an architect to build his house, he turned to his house, he turned to master builder Robert Smith master builder Robert Smith of the Carpenters' Company. of the Carpenters' Company. Smith not only belonged to Smith not only belonged to the Carpenters' Company — the Carpenters' Company — he designed their he designed their headquarters, Carpenters' headquarters, Carpenters' Hall. Founded in Philadelphia Hall. Founded in Philadelphia in 1724, the Carpenters' in 1724, the Carpenters' Company was organized to Company was organized to share information about the share information about the art of building, determine the art of building, determine the value of completed work, value of completed work, hone architectural skills, and hone architectural skills, and help indigent craftsmen. help indigent craftsmen.

Carpenters’ HallCarpenters’ HallImportance of this building siteImportance of this building site

o 17761776. It is a warm day in late . It is a warm day in late June. Feel the intense heat as 103 June. Feel the intense heat as 103 delegates from the eleven delegates from the eleven counties of Pennsylvania crowd counties of Pennsylvania crowd into the main hall to decide into the main hall to decide whether this politically important whether this politically important state wants to remain a loyal state wants to remain a loyal colony of England, or declare colony of England, or declare itself an independent colony. itself an independent colony.

o Finally, all the delegates begin to Finally, all the delegates begin to understand that freedom from understand that freedom from England's rules and regulations is England's rules and regulations is the only way to provide happiness the only way to provide happiness and safety for all persons who are and safety for all persons who are living in America, a country two living in America, a country two thousand miles away. thousand miles away.

o Pennsylvania proclaimed its Pennsylvania proclaimed its independence, it can sign the independence, it can sign the Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence along with the other American along with the other American colonies. Hip. Hip. Hooray!colonies. Hip. Hip. Hooray!

Carpenters’ HallCarpenters’ HallClassroom ConnectionClassroom Connection

Learn More: Carpenter's ToolsLearn More: Carpenter's Tools

Adze:Adze: Tool used to shape or trim rough-cut wood. Tool used to shape or trim rough-cut wood.Auger:Auger: Basic boring tool used for drilling large holes by hand. Basic boring tool used for drilling large holes by hand.Axe:Axe: A broad axe is used to cut spare logs into structural timbers. A broad axe is used to cut spare logs into structural timbers.Block:Block: A double block is a double pulley rope system for lifting heavy timber or objects. A double block is a double pulley rope system for lifting heavy timber or objects.Bob:Bob: A plumb bob and line is a weight of metal or stone suspended from a cord used for testing A plumb bob and line is a weight of metal or stone suspended from a cord used for testing

vertical measurements.vertical measurements.Chisel:Chisel: Mortising chisels are used to start and cut out accurate square mortise holes in framing Mortising chisels are used to start and cut out accurate square mortise holes in framing

timbers.timbers.Divider:Divider: Wing dividers are a type of compass used to transfer measurements. Wing dividers are a type of compass used to transfer measurements.Gauge:Gauge: A marking gauge is used for marking lines to the edge of the wood when planing work A marking gauge is used for marking lines to the edge of the wood when planing work

pieces to size, and for similar parallel lines when marking rebates, joints, etc.pieces to size, and for similar parallel lines when marking rebates, joints, etc.Knife:Knife: Draw knives are used to remove surface wood and for rounding, shaping, and cutting Draw knives are used to remove surface wood and for rounding, shaping, and cutting

bevels.bevels.Level:Level: Used to test for horizontal surfaces or lines. Used to test for horizontal surfaces or lines.Mallet:Mallet: Hammers made of wood used to drive in dowels or pegs which would be split or fractured Hammers made of wood used to drive in dowels or pegs which would be split or fractured

if a metal hammer were used.if a metal hammer were used.Oilstone:Oilstone: Also called a whet stone. It was kept oiled and used for sharpening the metal edges of Also called a whet stone. It was kept oiled and used for sharpening the metal edges of

tools such as chisels, plane blades, knives, etc.tools such as chisels, plane blades, knives, etc.Reel:Reel: A Chalk line reel is a length of twine on a wooden reel used for setting out long, straight A Chalk line reel is a length of twine on a wooden reel used for setting out long, straight

lines on timber.lines on timber.Saw:Saw: Frame saws are used with characteristic up and down movement and are used for cutting all Frame saws are used with characteristic up and down movement and are used for cutting all

kinds of curved work.kinds of curved work.Square:Square: Try squares are squares in which the blade is set at right angles to the stock. They are Try squares are squares in which the blade is set at right angles to the stock. They are

used to test the accuracy of a structural timber.used to test the accuracy of a structural timber.

Carpenters’ HallCarpenters’ Hallo Visiting Carpenters' Visiting Carpenters'

HallHallo 320 Chestnut Street, 320 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19106Philadelphia, PA 19106o Open daily, except Mondays Open daily, except Mondays

(and Tuesdays in January and (and Tuesdays in January and February), from 10am-4pm February), from 10am-4pm (Free Admission)(Free Admission)

o When visiting the Georgian When visiting the Georgian Style Carpenters’ Hall, the Style Carpenters’ Hall, the furniture is displayed to give furniture is displayed to give the visitor an idea of how the the visitor an idea of how the room may have looked in room may have looked in 1774, at the time of the First 1774, at the time of the First continental Congress. continental Congress.

Christ Church and Burial Christ Church and Burial GroundGround

Save your Save your pennies! pennies!

History of Christ Church History of Christ Church ► Christ Church was founded in 1695 as a Christ Church was founded in 1695 as a

condition of William Penn’s Charter. condition of William Penn’s Charter. ► Benjamin and Deborah Franklin and Benjamin and Deborah Franklin and

Betsy Ross were parishioners. Later, Betsy Ross were parishioners. Later, George Washington and John Adams George Washington and John Adams attended services while they were the attended services while they were the nation’s Chief Executives. nation’s Chief Executives.

► Here, the Protestant Episcopal Church in Here, the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States was created from the the United States was created from the ashes of the Church of England. ashes of the Church of England.

► At Christ Church, 25% of Philadelphia’s At Christ Church, 25% of Philadelphia’s free and enslaved Africans were free and enslaved Africans were baptized, a school was created to baptized, a school was created to educate slaves, and the first black priest, educate slaves, and the first black priest, Absalom Jones, was ordained. Absalom Jones, was ordained.

► On July 5On July 5thth, 1776 the signers of the , 1776 the signers of the Declaration of Independence came here Declaration of Independence came here to pray.to pray.

History of the Burial History of the Burial GroundGround

The burial ground became the final resting place for over 4000 members The burial ground became the final resting place for over 4000 members of Christ Church including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: of Christ Church including five signers of the Declaration of Independence: Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George Ross, and Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Joseph Hewes, Francis Hopkinson, George Ross, and Dr. Benjamin Rush. Also buried on these historic and sacred grounds are many Benjamin Rush. Also buried on these historic and sacred grounds are many of our nations early founders and leaders, prominent lawyers, medical of our nations early founders and leaders, prominent lawyers, medical pioneers, military heroes, victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic, and pioneers, military heroes, victims of the Yellow Fever epidemic, and members of the Church from the colonial era up into the last decade.members of the Church from the colonial era up into the last decade.

Visiting the Visiting the churchchurch► Visiting the Church Is Visiting the Church Is

FreeFreebut there is a suggested but there is a suggested donation of $3 for adults donation of $3 for adults and $2 for students to and $2 for students to help maintain the help maintain the Church.Church.

► Talks about the Church’s Talks about the Church’s history, parishioners and history, parishioners and artifacts are given on a artifacts are given on a regular basis throughout regular basis throughout the day. Please view the the day. Please view the News and Events page News and Events page for updated information for updated information concerning tourism concerning tourism events for  the church events for  the church and burial ground in and burial ground in 2011. 2011. 

Many visitors commented on the Many visitors commented on the helpful, informative docents both helpful, informative docents both inside and outside the church.inside and outside the church.

Check out reviews here!

Visiting the Burial GroundVisiting the Burial Ground► MARCH - NOVEMBERMARCH - NOVEMBER► Monday-Saturday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday-Saturday - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMSunday - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PMWeather permittingWeather permitting

► Arch Street between 4th & 5thArch Street between 4th & 5thPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PADirectionsDirections

AdmissionAdmission$1 Students, $2 adults and$1 Students, $2 adults and$15 for groups up to 25 people.$15 for groups up to 25 people.

Guided tours of the burial ground are available for an Guided tours of the burial ground are available for an additional fee of $3 for adults and $1 for students. Guided tours additional fee of $3 for adults and $1 for students. Guided tours are given from noon-3:45 PM. The historian/guide leads the are given from noon-3:45 PM. The historian/guide leads the visitors to markers of important Colonial and Revolution-Era visitors to markers of important Colonial and Revolution-Era people and tells the stories of their lives. This is an excellent way people and tells the stories of their lives. This is an excellent way to learn about this early period of American history and become to learn about this early period of American history and become more familiar with the lives of the American colonists. more familiar with the lives of the American colonists.

Directions to the Church Directions to the Church and Map of the Burial and Map of the Burial

GroundGround

Notice: Don’t stop for a cheese steak on the way. You want Notice: Don’t stop for a cheese steak on the way. You want to get there early.to get there early.

Dead white guys projectDead white guys project

► After researching one of After researching one of the founding fathers the founding fathers buried in the cemetery, buried in the cemetery, students will write a letter students will write a letter to “their founding father”, to “their founding father”, asking them questions asking them questions that they have today in that they have today in regards to the Declaration regards to the Declaration of Independence.of Independence.

Pick me! Pick me!

138 South 2nd Street at Walnut St. Philadelphia

• GATHER… where some of the most influential men in the colonies did!

• SIT… in the same room where leading citizens collected to discuss the “intolerable acts!”

• CELEBRATE… where the members of the Consitutional Convention adjourned for a final dinner!

Gift Shop

Founding Fathers’ Brews

Casual Attire

Families

Outdoor seating

Lunch Menu

Children’s Menu

Dinner menu

Full Bar

18th Century Inspired Food

• Four 4oz samples of the founding fathers’ favorite beers- only $10!

•3 Blocks East of Independence Hall!

•Lunch prices: $5-$20

•Dinner prices: $6-$32

•Accepts reservations

• To step into City Tavern is literally to step into history.• A bit tourist-y, but super fun! The servers dress in historical outfits, and all the food was based on that time period as well. You get the scoop from the servers on the history of it all. • The food was fantastic!• The price was high for what you get. Without the history this place is a 2 star. • Have fun and just go with it.  So worth the calories and the bill.• Have you ever asked yourself "After a long day of writing a document that would start a war, how did Jefferson like his rabbit cooked?" or "I wonder if George Washington liked his dressing on the side?" Well, at City Tavern you can party like it’s 1799. Grab a falgen of iced tea and get a good meal before standing in line at the Liberty Bell.• Received 3 ½ stars on Yelp!

Declaration Graff HouseDeclaration Graff House

7th Street and Market Street on the way to Independence Park

What Happened at Graff What Happened at Graff House?House?

► Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson stayed here to stayed here to “escape” hectic “escape” hectic Congressional Congressional CongressCongress

► Within 3 weeks Within 3 weeks Jefferson had Jefferson had edited his part of edited his part of the Declaration of the Declaration of Independence. Independence.

How is the story told?How is the story told?

► 2 stories of 2 stories of recreated recreated household rooms household rooms show environment show environment Jefferson wrote in Jefferson wrote in

► At the time the At the time the Graff house was on Graff house was on the edge of townthe edge of town

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Fun Facts:Fun Facts:► Jefferson complained Jefferson complained

about the houseflies from about the houseflies from the stable across the the stable across the street while writing the street while writing the Declaration of Declaration of Independence.Independence.

► Jefferson had an account Jefferson had an account at the City Tavern while at the City Tavern while writing the Declaration.writing the Declaration.

► The site became among The site became among other things a print shop other things a print shop and a Tom Thumb diner.and a Tom Thumb diner.

► The Independence Hall The Independence Hall Association led the Association led the efforts to have the efforts to have the Declaration House rebuilt Declaration House rebuilt in 1975 for the in 1975 for the Bicentennial.Bicentennial.

► Location: 7th and Market Location: 7th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Streets, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

► Originally built: 1775Originally built: 1775► Rebuilt: 1975 from old photosRebuilt: 1975 from old photos► Architect: Jacob GraffArchitect: Jacob Graff► Style: GeorgianStyle: Georgian► Commissioned by: Jacob Graff, Commissioned by: Jacob Graff,

bricklayerbricklayer► Tourism information: open 9-5Tourism information: open 9-5► Facilities: Books and site-Facilities: Books and site-

appropriate items for sale, appropriate items for sale, bathrooms, benches.bathrooms, benches.

Classroom ConnectionsClassroom Connections

► 5.5.4 Describe the views, lives, and impact 5.5.4 Describe the views, lives, and impact of key individuals during this period (e.g.,of key individuals during this period (e.g.,

Thomas Jefferson)Thomas Jefferson)► 10.2.1 Compare the major ideals and their 10.2.1 Compare the major ideals and their

effects on democratic revolutions in effects on democratic revolutions in England, US, France and Latin AmericaEngland, US, France and Latin America

► Click link to print: Click link to print: Jefferson's Homework: The Jefferson's Homework: The Decloration of IndependenceDecloration of Independence

Other Tips:Other Tips:Open: 9AM-5PM

At: 7th and Market Street (on the way to/from Hotel to National Declaration Park)

Best to ask a Guide for bonus information when visiting

Click link to print: Jefferson's Homework: The Declaration of Independence

Phillip Young

The Liberty BellThe Liberty Bell

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•Famous Icon of American Independence

•Used to reside in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall)

•Now located in a glass pavilion in Independence Mall, in Philadelphia

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First cast in 1752 by Whitechapel Bell Foundry and made of copper and tin. Circumference is 12 ft. and weighs 2080 pounds. It was cast with the lettering (part of Leviticus 25:10) "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." It originally cracked when first rung after arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. It was originally used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings and proclamations.

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How did it become a symbol of liberty?

*Was believed to have been rung at the first reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776.

*A false story was invented that stated it was rung on July 4, 1776. This was later disproven.

*Was named the “Liberty Bell” in the 1830’s by abolitionist groups.

*Crack believed to have happened when bell was rung upon the death of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835, but this is not historically confirmed.

*Traveled around country from 1865 to 1915 to various expositions so that larger numbers of people could view it.

Classroom ApplicationsClassroom ApplicationsThere are some great lessons on these sites:

*www.indepenenceparkinstitute.com

-teacher guide including a variety of lessons for K-12.

*www.nps.gov/nr/twhp/www/ps/les

-lessons on national symbols

*http://americanhistory.mrdonn.org

-free powerpoints and lessons

OR-a fabulous lesson on HERITAGE!

In 1776, if you were to ask a Philadelphian where to find the Liberty Bell, they would not have been able to help you. If you had asked their grandchildren, 60 years later, they would have directed you to Independence Hall. What changed?

Visitor InformationVisitor Information

Open from 9-5 daily-extended hours in summer months.

Just a few blocks from our hotel.

Surrounded by other historical sites.

Bring your camera!

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Penn’s LandingPenn’s Landing is the Great Plaza, a mostly concrete labyrinth located along theis the Great Plaza, a mostly concrete labyrinth located along the

Delaware River at Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street Delaware River at Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Chestnut Street

• AA barque barque MoshuluMoshulu is a floating restaurant is a floating restaurant

• The World War II-era submarine USS The World War II-era submarine USS BecunaBecuna

• Spanish-American War-era cruiser USS Spanish-American War-era cruiser USS Olympia Olympia (C-), part of the (C-), part of the Independence Seaport Independence Seaport MuseumMuseum

•The barquentine The barquentine GazelaGazela and tugboat and tugboat JupiterJupiter are moored there by the are moored there by the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild.Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild.

•The RiverLink Ferry links Penn's The RiverLink Ferry links Penn's Landing with the Camden, New Jersey Landing with the Camden, New Jersey waterfront.waterfront.

•Sterling Helicopter operates the only Sterling Helicopter operates the only

public-usepublic-use heliport in Philadelphia at heliport in Philadelphia at Pier 36.Pier 36.

Penn’s Penn’s LandingLanding

►The area today known as Penn's Landing stretches along the The area today known as Penn's Landing stretches along the Delaware River for about 10 blocks from Vine Street to South Street, Delaware River for about 10 blocks from Vine Street to South Street, and encompasses the spot where William Penn, Philadelphia's founder, and encompasses the spot where William Penn, Philadelphia's founder, first touched ground in his "greene country towne." first touched ground in his "greene country towne."

►After Penn's arrival, this area quickly became the center of Philly's After Penn's arrival, this area quickly became the center of Philly's maritime soul and the city's dominant commercial district. maritime soul and the city's dominant commercial district.

►Today, however, Penn's Landing is a riverside park and the place Today, however, Penn's Landing is a riverside park and the place where Philadelphians gather in the summer to hear music and on where Philadelphians gather in the summer to hear music and on December 31 to usher in the New YearDecember 31 to usher in the New Year

A Short HistoryA Short History

William Penn William Penn first sailed up the Delaware River in the fall of 1682 aboard the ship first sailed up the Delaware River in the fall of 1682 aboard the ship Welcome,Welcome, an aptly named vessel, for in Penn's progressive vision of his colony, all an aptly named vessel, for in Penn's progressive vision of his colony, all religions would be welcome to pray as they pleased. Penn arrived in Philadelphia religions would be welcome to pray as they pleased. Penn arrived in Philadelphia by barge from the downriver town of Chester where the by barge from the downriver town of Chester where the WelcomeWelcome had moored. He had moored. He alit near a tidewater basin called the Dock fed by a creek of the same name. At the alit near a tidewater basin called the Dock fed by a creek of the same name. At the time of Penn's arrival, the area was inhabited, though sparsely, by some time of Penn's arrival, the area was inhabited, though sparsely, by some landowners in his "holy experiment," as well as by Swedes, Dutch, and Indians. landowners in his "holy experiment," as well as by Swedes, Dutch, and Indians. Many of these locals gathered to welcome Penn near the Blue Anchor Tavern, an Many of these locals gathered to welcome Penn near the Blue Anchor Tavern, an inn being built along Dock Creek.inn being built along Dock Creek.

Nineteenth-century historian John Fanning Watson, Nineteenth-century historian John Fanning Watson, author of the author of the nonpareil "Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania," believed that the landing of nonpareil "Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania," believed that the landing of Penn in Philadelphia rivaled the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in Penn in Philadelphia rivaled the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in importance and should have been similarly canonized. Writing in 1842, a time importance and should have been similarly canonized. Writing in 1842, a time when the Penn's Landing area was a web of wharves and commerce, he when the Penn's Landing area was a web of wharves and commerce, he rhapsodized fancifully about what Penn might have seen in 1682: "the creek rhapsodized fancifully about what Penn might have seen in 1682: "the creek adorned with every grace of shrubbery and foliage, and beyond it...a few of the adorned with every grace of shrubbery and foliage, and beyond it...a few of the natives' wigwams, intermixed among the shadowy trees."natives' wigwams, intermixed among the shadowy trees."

Classroom ConnectionsClassroom Connectionshttp://www.mce.k12tn.net/colonial_america/http://www.mce.k12tn.net/colonial_america/

lesson_plans_for_colonial_americ.htmlesson_plans_for_colonial_americ.htm

Penn’s Landing Penn’s Landing InformationInformation

Location:Location: Columbus Avenue (formerly Delaware Avenue) between South and Vine Streets. Columbus Avenue (formerly Delaware Avenue) between South and Vine Streets. Built:Built: 1967 1967

Tourism information:Tourism information: There are four footbridges which cross over I-95 and Columbus Avenue onto There are four footbridges which cross over I-95 and Columbus Avenue onto Penn's Landing, at Market, Chestnut, Walnut, and South Streets. A riverbus runs between here and Penn's Landing, at Market, Chestnut, Walnut, and South Streets. A riverbus runs between here and the Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.the Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey.

Seaport Museum:Seaport Museum: Penn's Landing at Walnut Street. Open daily 10-5 (closed Christmas and Penn's Landing at Walnut Street. Open daily 10-5 (closed Christmas and Thanksgiving). Fees (see below). 215-925-5439 Adults: $12Thanksgiving). Fees (see below). 215-925-5439 Adults: $12

U.S.S. Olympia & U.S.S. BecunaU.S.S. Olympia & U.S.S. Becuna:: Penn's Landing at Spruce Street. Open daily 10-4:30 (closed Penn's Landing at Spruce Street. Open daily 10-4:30 (closed Christmas and New Year's Day); Summer hours 10-5. Fees (see below). 215-922-1898Christmas and New Year's Day); Summer hours 10-5. Fees (see below). 215-922-1898

Gazela:Gazela: Penn's Landing at Market Street. Labor-Memorial Day Sa-Su noon-5pm; Memorial-Labor Day Penn's Landing at Market Street. Labor-Memorial Day Sa-Su noon-5pm; Memorial-Labor Day daily 10am-6pm. 215-923-9030daily 10am-6pm. 215-923-9030

Riverlink Ferry:Riverlink Ferry: Connects Penn's Landing with Camden, NJ, the aquarium, entertainment center, Connects Penn's Landing with Camden, NJ, the aquarium, entertainment center, Riversharks baseball, etc. Call 215-925-LINKRiversharks baseball, etc. Call 215-925-LINK

Facilities:Facilities: Public bathrooms, lots of benches, many nearby restaurants, and a couple of floating Public bathrooms, lots of benches, many nearby restaurants, and a couple of floating restaurants, including the Liberty Belle, in season.restaurants, including the Liberty Belle, in season.

More information online:More information online: pennslandingcorp.com and pennslandingcorp.com and http://www.ushistory.org/tour/penns-landing.htm

Map ofPenn’s Landing

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Philadelphia Museum of Philadelphia Museum of ArtArtFour Four different museums at different museums at Four Four different locations different locations

– Main Building, Perelman, Rodin and Park Houses– Main Building, Perelman, Rodin and Park Houses

Main Museum is one of the largest fine arts Main Museum is one of the largest fine arts museums in the United States, renowned museums in the United States, renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, collections, acclaimed special exhibitions,

enriching programsenriching programs

World reknown “Rocky” steps for a photo op!World reknown “Rocky” steps for a photo op!We recommend the Park HousesWe recommend the Park Houses

Michele Andersen

and

Leslie Ihrig

Main Building/ Perelman Main Building/ Perelman Building/RodinBuilding/Rodin

Isamu Noguchi at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Paris Through the Window: Marc Chagall and His Circle

Cedar GroveCedar GroveWest ParkWest Park

► Built in 1746 Built in 1746 ► Interior of Cedar Grove contains Interior of Cedar Grove contains

innovative features such as an innovative features such as an indoor bake oven and hot water indoor bake oven and hot water boiler in the kitchen, and an boiler in the kitchen, and an unusual two-sided wall of closets on unusual two-sided wall of closets on the second floor. the second floor.

► Mixture of fine Baroque, Rococo, Mixture of fine Baroque, Rococo, and Federal styles seen in its and Federal styles seen in its interior rooms reflects the evolution interior rooms reflects the evolution of the family's taste and their of the family's taste and their continued occupancy of the house continued occupancy of the house through the mid-nineteenth through the mid-nineteenth century. century.

Mount PleasantMount PleasantEast ParkEast Park

► Built in 1762 Built in 1762 ► Breath-taking beauty of the Breath-taking beauty of the

house’s interiors and vistashouse’s interiors and vistas► Elegance of the lifestyle of Elegance of the lifestyle of

colonial elites, and the colonial elites, and the curiosities of Captain curiosities of Captain Macpherson’s life are all on Macpherson’s life are all on display at Mount Pleasant. display at Mount Pleasant.

► Rooms in this colonial Rooms in this colonial masterpiece feature the masterpiece feature the craftsmanship of some of the craftsmanship of some of the leading Philadelphia artisans, leading Philadelphia artisans, such as carver Martin Jugiez. such as carver Martin Jugiez.

HoursHours

►Main Building, Perelman Building, Main Building, Perelman Building, Rodin - Tuesday through Sunday:10:00 Rodin - Tuesday through Sunday:10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday evenings: until a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday evenings: until 8:45 p.m.8:45 p.m.

►Park Houses - Tuesday through Park Houses - Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

CostCost

Main Building - Adults: $16Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14Students (with valid ID): $12

Perelman - Adults: $8Seniors (ages 65 & over) $7Students (with valid ID): $6

Rodin Tours- General Admission FeeGroups - $75 per group (up to 25 people); $25 for each additional 25 people Private Group Tours$8 per person for groups of 15 people or more

Park Houses - $5 admission per house

LocationsLocations

► Main Building - 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

► Perelman Building - Fairmount and Pennsylvania Avenues

► Mount Pleasant - 3800 Mount Pleasant Drive ► Cedar Grove - 1 Cedar Grove Drive

TransportationTransportation

► Suggestion: Take a cab. Suggestion: Take a cab. This is a pretty good hike This is a pretty good hike from our hotelfrom our hotel

► Visitor Shuttle: A visitor Visitor Shuttle: A visitor shuttle between the shuttle between the Perelman Building and the Perelman Building and the Museum's main building Museum's main building operates every 10–15 operates every 10–15 minutes Tuesday through minutes Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m–5:00 Sunday, 10:00 a.m–5:00

p.m.p.m.

Carinne & Vicky’s Hidden Treasures of Carinne & Vicky’s Hidden Treasures of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

► American Philosphical SocietyAmerican Philosphical Society► Free Library of PhiladelphiaFree Library of Philadelphia► Walnut Street TheatreWalnut Street Theatre► ‘‘Antique Row’Antique Row’► City Hall TowerCity Hall Tower

American American Philosophical Philosophical

SocietySocietyAmerican Philosophic Society: American Philosophic Society:

Philosophical Hall, Philosophical Hall,

104 South Fifth Street 104 South Fifth Street 

Library and Museum Gallery open to the Library and Museum Gallery open to the public public

M-F, 9-5M-F, 9-5

Current exhibit: Dialogues with Darwin Current exhibit: Dialogues with Darwin 

Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin; Founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin; members have included Thomas members have included Thomas Jefferson, Francis Hopkinson, John Jefferson, Francis Hopkinson, John Audubon, Robert Fulton, Charles Audubon, Robert Fulton, Charles

Darwin, Albert Einstein, Robert Frost, Darwin, Albert Einstein, Robert Frost, Thomas Edison, Louis Pasteur, Marie Thomas Edison, Louis Pasteur, Marie

Curie… Curie… 

Collection includes the diaries of Collection includes the diaries of Merriweather Lewis and samples sent to Merriweather Lewis and samples sent to

Jefferson during their Corps of Jefferson during their Corps of Discovery. Discovery.

Free Library of Free Library of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Largest collection of children’s Largest collection of children’s literature in Pennsylvania.literature in Pennsylvania.

Rare Book Dept. Tours at 11 Rare Book Dept. Tours at 11 am: a cuneiform tablet, leaf am: a cuneiform tablet, leaf

from a Gutenberg Bible, Charles from a Gutenberg Bible, Charles Dickens’ desk, and his pet Dickens’ desk, and his pet

raven, Grip! (believed to have raven, Grip! (believed to have inspired Edgar Allen Poe) Rare inspired Edgar Allen Poe) Rare Book Dept. open 9 am – 5 pm Book Dept. open 9 am – 5 pm

1901 Vine Street (between 191901 Vine Street (between 19thth & 20& 20thth))

Current exhibit on the Civil War: Current exhibit on the Civil War: prints of Old Philadelphiaprints of Old Philadelphia

Walnut Street Walnut Street TheatreTheatre

Oldest continually operating Oldest continually operating theatre in the United States 203 theatre in the United States 203

years!!years!! Website has great photo gallery Website has great photo gallery

by decades and a timeline of by decades and a timeline of events.events.

Once owned by Edwin Booth.Once owned by Edwin Booth.‘‘Hemp-House’: still using the Hemp-House’: still using the original rope & pulley system original rope & pulley system

made of hempmade of hempCurrently showing Miss Saigon (by Currently showing Miss Saigon (by the same composers as Les Mis)the same composers as Les Mis)

825 Walnut St. (corner of 9825 Walnut St. (corner of 9thth St. & St. & Walnut St.)Walnut St.)

‘‘Antique Row’Antique Row’

Pine Street, between 9Pine Street, between 9thth and and 1212thth

4 blocks of shops!4 blocks of shops!Walking distance from Walking distance from

Independence Hall.Independence Hall.Antiques/vintage/books/Antiques/vintage/books/

craftscraftsGreat opportunity to look Great opportunity to look

for artifacts for your for artifacts for your Peddler’s Cart!Peddler’s Cart!

Most shops open from 11 – Most shops open from 11 – 6 6

City Hall TowerCity Hall Tower

Get a birds-eye view of the cityGet a birds-eye view of the cityTallest masonry structure in Tallest masonry structure in

AmericaAmericaTake the elevator 500 feet above Take the elevator 500 feet above the street to enclosed observation the street to enclosed observation

deckdeckUnder the 37-foot bronze statue Under the 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn – in fact look out of William Penn – in fact look out

over his hatover his hatTIPS: There is a Tower Tour for $5TIPS: There is a Tower Tour for $5Once in the courtyard of the City Once in the courtyard of the City Hall building, find Room 121 in Hall building, find Room 121 in the East Alcove – this is a room the East Alcove – this is a room

with a bright blue banner hanging with a bright blue banner hanging outside it on the right side.outside it on the right side.

NOTE: Call for a reservation as NOTE: Call for a reservation as the Tower can only accommodate the Tower can only accommodate

4 at a time: call 215-686-2840 4 at a time: call 215-686-2840 between 9-9:15 am for between 9-9:15 am for

reservationsreservations

National Museum of American Jewish

HistoryOnly

1 mile from the Doubletree Hotel

Across from Independence Hall101 South Independence Mall East

(215) 923-3811

Tonight 7:00pmJune 29th

Past, Present and Future: Peddlers: The Big Impact of a Humble Occupation

 

Wednesday, June 29, 20117:00 p.m.Non-members: $15 (package of 3 for $36)

Noted scholar Dr. Hasia R. Diner will examine how peddling, a humble occupation, indeed the lowest rung on the Jewish occupational ladder, did nothing less than make possible the mass migration of Jews out of Europe and the Ottoman Empire to the "new world.” 

WELCOME

The museum was founded during the wave of museum-building in Philadelphia surrounding the 1976 Bicentennial celebration. The Museum’s collection has more than 10,000 artifacts, some dating back more than 300 years.

Museum Hours:Tuesday – Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am – 5:30pmTickets:

Adults: $12Children, Youth, Senior, and Active Military (ID required): $11

______________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase tickets in advance at www.nmajh.org.

Ticket sales and admittance to the Museum cease half an hour before closing time.

Inside the lobby is an 85 Inside the lobby is an 85 ft Atrium ft Atrium

Philly ProjectPhilly Project

By Ms. DoolittleBy Ms. Doolittle

& Mrs. Jones& Mrs. Jonesaka Greta & Bernadetteaka Greta & Bernadette

By Nikki Boccaleoni and Cindy Gamel

Located in Philadelphia’s Historic Square Mile at 239 Arch Street. A nice stroll from Independence Hall

Open daily 10:00 and 5:00

Self-Guided Tour: Adult-$4.00 Children-$3.00Audio Tour: Adult- $6.00

Children-$5.00

History Makers on Stage

12:30 – 2:30 Daily

Flag Raising Ceremonybeginning

each day at 10:00 am

Meet with

“Betsy Ross”

For stories and questions

10:00 – 3:00

Daily

Classroom Application: You’ll here stories, take pictures, and have the opportunity to purchase regalia from the colonial period to share with your students.

A new exhibit commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War , “Rally ‘Round the Flag,” will be open throughout the summer of 2011.

There is a Gift Shop on sight and a flag shop across the street.

Concessions are available in the courtyard.

Past visitors Comments:

•Spring the extra money for the audio tour

•The house can be musty and hot so an early visit is recommended.

•Watch out for the stairs because they narrow and cramped.

Located on Arch Street, between 2nd and 3rd streets and just a short distance from Independence Hall (500 Chestnut Street).

ReadingReading Terminal Terminal MarketMarket

51 North 1251 North 12thth Street, Philadelphia, PA Street, Philadelphia, PA

•Historic Farmer’s Market

•Fresh Produce

•Fresh Meats, poultry, and fish

•Hand-Made Pottery, jewelry, and crafts from around the world

•Diverse

•Grand Selection of Baked Goods

•Ethnic Foods

•Cookware

•Amish Specialties

•Eclectic Restaurants

HistoryHistory 1700’s 1700’s

•Open-air markets flourished in Philadelphia during the time of William Penn.

•Farmers, fisherman, huntsman, and artisans hawked their goods in an open area from the Delaware River, running for one mile to (then) High Street, later renamed Market Street.

•As Philadelphia expanded so did the public markets.

1800’s1800’s

•The activity became a nuisance and a traffic hazard that the city officials dismantled everything.

•This prompted indoor markets.

•The Reading Railroad’s terminal was elevated to build over a new consolidated market.

•There were 380 merchants the first year of operation.

•The Great Depression hurt the market business as did the labor unions.

•It became a Mecca for those seeking relief from rationing during WWII.

•In 1960 the market shuts down due to power outages and little attention.

•After the Railroad ceased to exist, the Reading Company revived the Market once again.

1900’s1900’s

AmishAmishSpecialtieSpecialtie

ss

Classroom ConnectionClassroom Connection……

Apothecary

Milliner

Seamstress

BlacksmithApothecary

Gunsmith Toymaker

Shoemaker

Things to KnowThings to Know::► HoursHours► Regular Hours of the MarketRegular Hours of the Market► Monday through Saturday: 8:00 Monday through Saturday: 8:00

am–6:00 pm am–6:00 pm ► Note: Some of the Market’s Note: Some of the Market’s

restaurants close after 5:00pm. restaurants close after 5:00pm. ► Sunday : 9:00 am–5:00 pmSunday : 9:00 am–5:00 pm► NOTE: Not all merchants are NOTE: Not all merchants are

open on Sundays. In general, open on Sundays. In general, about two-thirds of Market about two-thirds of Market vendors open on Sundays, vendors open on Sundays, representing a good cross-representing a good cross-section of merchandise section of merchandise categories. Pennsylvania Dutch categories. Pennsylvania Dutch vendors are not open on vendors are not open on Sundays.Sundays.

► Pennsylvania Dutch VendorsPennsylvania Dutch Vendors► Wednesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am–3:00 pm

Thursday–Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 Thursday–Saturday 8:00 am–5:00 pm pm Closed SundayClosed Sunday

► HolidaysHolidays► Please note that the Market is Please note that the Market is

CLOSED on: Independence DayCLOSED on: Independence Day

Spirits of ’76 Ghost TourSpirits of ’76 Ghost Tour

Hear stories about Hear stories about Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe

Learn about Leo Learn about Leo Callahan, escapee Callahan, escapee from Eastern State from Eastern State PenitentiaryPenitentiary

See ghostly See ghostly inhabitants of inhabitants of Independence HallIndependence Hall

One Part History, Two Parts One Part History, Two Parts Haunt!Haunt!

Visit more than 20 scary sites to Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia’s haunted facts hear Philadelphia’s haunted facts and folklore!and folklore!

Experience Philadelphia’s Experience Philadelphia’s monuments by moonlight.monuments by moonlight.

Travel the cobblestone streets of Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of ’76!about the Spirits of ’76!

Visit Visit 2424 Ghostly Sites Ghostly Sites

Schedule and TicketsSchedule and Tickets

$17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child (3-$17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child (3-12)12)$55.00 for family four pack (2 adults/2 $55.00 for family four pack (2 adults/2 children)children)Call 215.525.1776Call 215.525.1776Wednesday through SundayWednesday through SundayBegins promptly at 7:30pmBegins promptly at 7:30pm75 minute outdoor walking adventure75 minute outdoor walking adventureMeet at Cosi Restaurant 325 ChestnutMeet at Cosi Restaurant 325 Chestnut

Bring History and Literacy alive Bring History and Literacy alive in your classroom!in your classroom!

Signature themes in Poe’s writing: love and loss, Signature themes in Poe’s writing: love and loss, fear and terror, and madness and obsession!fear and terror, and madness and obsession!

Located on 2Located on 2ndnd Street, between Race and Arch. Street, between Race and Arch.Elfreth's Alley Museum located at 126 Elfreth's AlleyElfreth's Alley Museum located at 126 Elfreth's Alley

Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5.00from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5.00

Museum phone number: 215-574-0560Museum phone number: 215-574-0560

Cell phone tours available for FREE!!!

A short walk from A short walk from Independence Hall! Independence Hall!

Only .5 mileOnly .5 mile

Oldest residential street in Oldest residential street in U.S. (Continuously inhabited U.S. (Continuously inhabited since 1702.)since 1702.)

Many residents were 18Many residents were 18thth and 19and 19thth century artisans. century artisans.

During Germany's industrial During Germany's industrial revolution, occupied by revolution, occupied by many German Immigrantsmany German Immigrants

National historic landmark, National historic landmark, still used as a residential still used as a residential neighborhood.neighborhood.

Creating cultural identity involved recreating English city streets. Elfreth's Alley is a prime example of this creation.

Creating this identity was so important colonial craftsmen were willing to give up a portion of their land that connected their shops to 2nd Street.

►Example lessons: Example lessons:

►*Students can learn about 18*Students can learn about 18thth Century artisans and compare their Century artisans and compare their crafts with students’ possessions.crafts with students’ possessions.

►**Immigrant connection, both English Immigrant connection, both English and German, to modern immigration and German, to modern immigration experiences.experiences.

Lesson plans available at Lesson plans available at www.elfrethsalleywww.elfrethsalley.org .org

click on educationclick on education

► Presented byPresented by

► Cheryl Campbell-SappCheryl Campbell-Sapp

► and and

► Shirley JennerShirley Jenner

This has been a TAH This has been a TAH ProductionProduction