Historic Philadelphia

Historic Philadelphia Explore Historic Philly: Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square & more! https://linktr.ee/historicphilly Historic Philadelphia isn’t just a place.
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It’s an organization – dedicated to making our nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction and education, strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience American history.

Raise a glass to the revolution 🥃🔔 Cocktails & Congress returns THIS FRIDAY, June 5. Relive the First Continental Congre...
06/03/2026

Raise a glass to the revolution 🥃🔔 Cocktails & Congress returns THIS FRIDAY, June 5. Relive the First Continental Congress where it actually happened, inside of Carpenters Hall, while sipping on a delicious beverage! Don't miss your chance to hear the Founding Fathers debate the ideals that built the country!

📅 Fridays, June – August
🕦 5:30pm

Purchase your tickets now at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/cocktails-and-congress/

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing! Join us for Colonial Kids’ Quest, a free interactive puppet show adven...
06/02/2026

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing! Join us for Colonial Kids’ Quest, a free interactive puppet show adventure where young historians will help a cast of animal friends search for a missing copy of the Declaration of Independence.

📅 Fridays & Saturdays, June 5 – September 5
🕦 11:30 am & 12:30 pm

Plan your visit today at the link in our bio.

Happy Memorial Day from Historic Philadelphia. 🇺🇸🔔 Today we honor those who made this nation possible, and all summer lo...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from Historic Philadelphia. 🇺🇸🔔 Today we honor those who made this nation possible, and all summer long, we bring their stories to life. Once Upon A Nation returns every day through Labor Day with Storytelling Benches, live Declaration Readings, Colonial Muster, History Makers, and more. The season is just beginning!

Plan your visit today at https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/

There’s no better place to spend Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸 Once Upon A Nation returns to Historic Philadelphia this weeke...
05/24/2026

There’s no better place to spend Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸 Once Upon A Nation returns to Historic Philadelphia this weekend with a packed lineup of can't-miss experiences. Visit Storytelling Benches, meet History Makers, catch a Declaration Reading, and more.

Make the most of your weekend and plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/

Make your Memorial Day weekend plans meaningful. 🇺🇸✨ Historic Philadelphia's Once Upon A Nation season kicks off this we...
05/23/2026

Make your Memorial Day weekend plans meaningful. 🇺🇸✨ Historic Philadelphia's Once Upon A Nation season kicks off this weekend! Meet History Makers, hear stories at our iconic Storytelling Benches, march with Colonial soldiers, catch a Declaration Reading, and say hello to Dr. Franklin under his mulberry tree. History is waiting.

Plan your visit today at https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/

There’s no better way to kick off the summer of the Semiquincentennial than spending Memorial Day Weekend with Once Upon...
05/21/2026

There’s no better way to kick off the summer of the Semiquincentennial than spending Memorial Day Weekend with Once Upon Nation. All throughout the Historic District, Historic Philadelphia, Inc. offers free programming that immerses visitors back to Colonial Philadelphia.

From Storytelling Benches to meeting History Makers, there is so much to discover about the city’s rich history. Plan your visit today at https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/

250 years later, the words are still powerful as ever 🇺🇸 Starting May 23, hear the Declaration of Independence read alou...
05/20/2026

250 years later, the words are still powerful as ever 🇺🇸 Starting May 23, hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud daily, right where it was signed, by history makers performing every line in full theatrical style.

Learn more and plan your visit at https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/visit/

Experience History with a Twist 👀 🍺Great Stories and a toast to American independence come together for two Historic Phi...
05/19/2026

Experience History with a Twist 👀 🍺

Great Stories and a toast to American independence come together for two Historic Philadelphia summer events combining revolutionary ideas and immersive experiences with tasty cocktails.

Starting June 5, on Fridays from June through August, take a front row seat to history with a cocktail in hand at Cocktails and Congress.

Learn more and plan your visit today at https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/cocktails-and-congress/

05/15/2026

As fellow Philly icons, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross put the Pennsylvania knowledge to the test with at the PGA Championship! 🏌️From facts on local history to golf legends, we’d say the Philly Sports Guy hit a hole in one ⛳

How well do you know Pennsylvania history? Drop your favorite facts below!

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601 Walnut Street, Suite 130
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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(215) 629-4026

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