National Park Service

No. 113 - January-February 2018 U.S. Department of the Interior

Independence
National
Historical Park
Cheers to Ben Franklin!
Celebrate Dr. Franklin’s Birthday with a special pub crawl
Celebrate Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s phia with Ben. Delight in lighthearted Ross House, 239 Arch Street. Advance
The Historic Philadelphia Gazette 312th birthday on a special Tippler’s toasts and spirited songs, delivered by reservations are strongly recommended.
is always FREE Tour dedicated to Philadelphia’s the famous inventor and statesman, Visit historicphiladelphia.org or call
favorite founder. This popular event himself, and enjoy savory snacks and (215) 629-4026 for tickets.
returns for four dates ONLY: Friday seasonal beverages at three Old City
IN THIS ISSUE and Saturday, January 12-13 and pubs, National Mechanics, Victoria See Historic District Happenings for
Friday and Saturday, January 19-20. Freehouse and City Tavern. other events commemorating Dr.
Hit the streets of Historic Philadel- Tour begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Betsy Franklin’s January 17, 1706 birth.
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Historic District
Happenings (cont.)
National Constitution
Center
City Tavern
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Historic Site & Map
Location
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Map
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Photos by: Acroterion, K. Ciappa,
D. Cruz, M. Edlow, J. Fusco,
M. Kennedy, R. Kennedy, B. Krist,
Michael Parker, E. Savaria,
G. Widman
HISTORIC DISTRICT HAPPENINGS
J A N U A RY
JANUARY 5
African American Museum in
Philadelphia, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
(doors open at 6 p.m.): Films
at AAMP: Black Orpheus
In conjunction with the
current exhibition,
Gardens of the Mind:
Echoes of the Feminine
View, AAMP screens the 1959 landmark,
Academy Award winning film Black Orpheus
(Orfeu Negro) by Marcel Camus. Free with RSVP;
https://50068.blackbaudhosting.com/50068/Films-at
-AAMP-Black-Orpheus
JANUARY 12-13
Independence Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.:
Winter Storytelling – Gather around the Once
Upon a Nation Storytelling Bench to hear about
Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s life well-lived. Hear about
his trailblazing experiments and revolutionary
inventions; and how he spent his days as a
statesman, inventor, and diplomat.
Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com
JANUARY 13
Independence Visitor Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.:
Meet Benjamin Franklin – Come face-to-face
with the Founding Father. Ask him about his
“electrifying” life, learn about his many
inventions, and take a photo to remember your
day. Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com
JANUARY 13-14
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.,
1-1:30 p.m.: Benjamin Franklin & Thomas
Jefferson – Join a ranger-led gallery tour to
explore the similarities and differences between
these famous Founding Fathers.
Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
Benjamin Franklin Museum, 1-1:30 p.m., &
2:30-3 p.m.: Benjamin Franklin’s World Quizzo
Test your knowledge of Benjamin Franklin's life
and times. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
JANUARY 15
Independence Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.:
Winter Storytelling – Gather around the Once
Upon a Nation Storytelling Bench to hear about
Dr. Benjamin Franklin’s life well-lived, including
his trailblazing experiments and revolutionary
inventions; and how he spent his days as a
statesman, inventor, and diplomat.
Free. (800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com
Storytelling at the Independence Visitor Center
National Museum of American Jewish History,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
with a day filled with family-friendly performances
and arts and crafts activities, spotlight talks about
social justice, and more.
Free with admission. (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m.: Meet Phillis the
Laundress – The House is open for the Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Day of Service and visitors can
meet Phillis, a free African American woman who
was born into slavery in Philadelphia. Hear from
her how she gained her freedom and how she
supports herself in 18th-century Philadelphia’s
growing free black community.
Free with admission.
(215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org
JANUARY 16
Museum of the American Revolution, 5-8 p.m.:
Third Tuesday: History After Hours – Extended
hours, special programs and Happy Hour specials
in the Cross Keys Café.
$10, (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org
F E B R U A RY
FEBRUARY 10
Independence Visitor Center,
1-1:45 p.m.: Meet Ned Hector
Meet this Revolutionary War
hero, free black man, and
respected patriot who refused
to give up his horses, wagons,
and armaments at the Battle of
Brandywine. Free.
(215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
FEBRUARY 16-17
Independence Visitor Center,
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Winter Story-
telling – Enjoy free stories
about African Americans who
have broken down barriers and
their role in U.S. history at the
Once Upon a Nation Story-
telling Bench inside the
Independence Visitor Center. Free.
(800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com
FEBRUARY 17
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.,
1-1:45 p.m.: George Washington Invents the
Presidency – Hear about the precedents set by
the nation’s first president in this ranger-led slide
program. President Washington summed up the
challenges: “I walk on untrodden ground.”
Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
FEBRUARY 17-18
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.,
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.: The Early
Presidents – This 20-minute gallery tour touches
on six of the first seven presidents and their
connections to Philadelphia.
Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
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FEBRUARY 17-18
Congress Hall, 2-3 p.m.: Meet Woodrow
Wilson: Facing Challenges in War Time
Join a ranger and a president for a discussion
of the challenges of a foreign war to Ameri-
can politics. Hear from President Wilson, as
he compares his situation to that of John
Adams. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
FEBRUARY 17-19
Franklin Court Printing Office, 12 & 2 p.m.:
President & the Press – See a 15-minute
demonstration of 18th-century printing and
learn how newspapermen like Benjamin
Franklin Bache shaped political arguments in
the tumultuous 1790s.
Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
Benjamin Franklin Museum, 1-1:30 &
3-3:30 p.m.: Presidential Quizzo – Test
your knowledge of presidents with this
family-friendly trivia game.
Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
FEBRUARY 18
Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Historic
Chocolate Making Demonstration – Meet
three 18th-century female entrepreneurs and
learn how women played an active role
during the American Revolution - from
making important military supplies, like
flags and musket cartridges, to choosing
“patriotic” beverages like chocolate and
coffee, rather than tea. Sample the tasty
drink Colonists enjoyed and take home some
American Heritage Chocolate.
Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the
U.S., 1 -1:45 p.m.: Presidents in Philadel-
phia Through the Years – Enjoy a ranger-led
slide program about presidents with impor-
tant connections to Philadelphia, beginning
with the early presidents who called Philadel-
phia home. Since then, many presidents have
attended major events in the city and in the
park. Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
FEBRUARY 19
Independence Visitor Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.:
Winter Storytelling – Enjoy free stories
about African Americans who have broken
down barriers and their role in U.S. history
at the Once Upon a Nation Storytelling
Bench inside the Independence Visitor
Center. Free.
(800) 537-7676, PHLvisitorcenter.com
National Museum of American Jewish
History, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Presidents’ Day
During a special Family Day honoring our
nation’s presidents. explore an original letter
written by George Washington to the Jewish
community and write your own letter to the
first president at the Freedom Family Presi-
dential Corner. You might meet George
Washington himself–he promised to stop by
and say hello. Free with admission.
(215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
FEBRUARY 20
Museum of the American Revolution,
5-8 p.m.: Third Tuesday: History After
Hours Extended hours, special programs and
Happy Hour specials in the Cross Keys Café.
$10, (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org
FEBRUARY 24
Independence Visitor Center, 1-1:45 p.m.:
Meet Harriet Tubman – Learn about the
amazing life of Harriet Tubman in this
powerful and inspiring performance. Hear
about Tubman’s story of enslavement, her
work as a conductor on the Underground
Railroad, and her espionage activities during
the American Civil War.
Free. (215) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde
ONGOING
Betsy Ross House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sun.:
Meet Betsy Ross – Meet America’s most
famous flagmaker as she works in her
18th-century upholstery shop and ask about
her all about her fascinating life and
revolutionary times. Free with admission.
(215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org
Betsy Ross House, 12-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun.:
Meet Phillis the Laundress – Meet Phillis,
a free African American woman who was
born into slavery in Philadelphia. Hear from
her how she gained her freedom and how
she supports herself in 18th-century Phila-
delphia’s growing free black community.
Sponsored by The Pennsylvania Abolitionist
Society Endowment Fund of the Philadel-
phia Foundation. Free with admission.
(215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org
Patriots Gallery at the Museum of the
American Revolution, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
daily 1/13-2/19: Among His Troops:
Washington’s War Tent in a Newly
Discovered Watercolor – For a limited time,
view a newly discovered 235-year-old,
seven-foot panoramic painting that offers an
invaluable glimpse into the Revolutionary
War, a time before the invention of
photography. The exhibit will bring together
works of art, weapons and other artifacts
from the Revolutionary War to explore the
history surrounding this remarkable
discovery. Among His Troops will include
hands-on activities for families, gallery talks,
and a series of public lectures. Free with ad-
mission. (215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org
Historical Park
Museum of the American Revolution, regular
site hours: Washington’s Diamond Eagle of
the Society of the Cincinnati – Through
March 6 visitors will have the rare
opportunity to view this diamond-encrusted
emblem, owned and worn by George
Washington as the first president general of
the Society. It was presented to Washington
in Philadelphia in 1784 but has never been
exhibited in the city. Free with admission.
(215) 253-6731, amrevmuseum.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
January 15 - The Center will honor
Dr. King’s lifelong dedication to justice,
equality, and service for the greater
good with community service projects,
special performances, and fun for the
whole family.
Enjoy $5 admission, courtesy of Macy’s.
African American History Month - February
Visitors can explore the museum’s main
exhibit to discover key milestones in
African-American history and test their
knowledge at the Center’s giant game
board activity. Learn about the history
of the Emancipation Proclamation, the
Civil War, and the background of the
13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
Free with admission.
Presidents Day Weekend - February 17-19
Visitors to the museum will learn about
the role of the president and what it
takes to be commander-in-chief.
Free with admission.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
American Treasures: Documenting the
Nation’s Founding - Now open - Explore
American Treasures, an exhibit that
illuminates the founding era through
the rarest handwritten drafts of the
U.S. Constitution.
Free with admission.
525 Arch Street (One block past the
Independence Visitor Center and one block
before Franklin Square) See p. 3 for hours
of operation. For more information, please
visit constitutioncenter.org
Show Your Historic Philadelphia Gazette HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE
at the National Constitution Center
The Historic Philadelphia Gazette, is a joint venture of
Box Office to Receive $2 OFF Admission Historic Philadelphia, Inc., the National Park Service, the
Independence Visitor Center Corporation and the

Savor specialties including
pepperpot soup, Martha
Washington’s chocolate
mousse cake, General
Washington & Thomas
Jefferson’s recipes for ale.
Open seven days a week.
Daily from 11:30am
Located at the corner of
2nd & Walnut Streets.
(215) 413-1443
it takes two
Two entrées for the price of one!*
Valid Sunday - Friday with the use of a major credit card.
Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends.
*Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée.
Not valid Saturdays or holiday weekends. Children’s entrées will
be considered entrées at the time of discount.
Not valid : January 14 or February 14-19, 2018;
Offer expires March 28, 2018
Coupon must be presented at time of order.
Painting & systems updates may interfere with service some
Mondays in January & February; call or check
citytavern.com prior to arrival.
National Constitution Center.
If you have questions, comments or need more
information about National Park Service sites or other
historical sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call
(800) 537-7676 or visit nps.gov/inde.
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. is 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. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the
Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House,
and Franklin Square.
For more information about HPI, or to make a
tax-deductible donation, call (215) 629-4026 or visit
historicphiladelphia.org.
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HOLIDAY HOURS
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018
Open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.:
Independence Visitor Center
Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m.:
Liberty Bell Center
Independence Hall
Closed: Betsy Ross House
Museum of the American Revolution
National Constitution Center
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday,
January 15, 2018
Open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.:
Independence Visitor Center,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.:
Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall,
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Closed: All other park buildings
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Betsy Ross House
Presidents’ Day, February 19, 2018
Open 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.:
Independence Visitor Center,
9 a.m.-5 p.m.:
Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall,
Benjamin Franklin Museum
Closed: All other park buildings
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Betsy Ross House
HISTORIC SITES
ARCH STREET FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE E3
Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 
320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667
THE ATHENAEUM OF PHILADELPHIA
219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE
BETSY ROSS HOUSE
239 Arch Street - (215) 629-4026
Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
(closed 2/5-2/9; open holiday Mondays)
Audio Guide (includes admission): Ad. $7;
Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6
CARPENTERS’ HALL
320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167
Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE
CHRIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA
2nd Street above Market Street
(215) 922-1695
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.;
Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 
Info available in 20 languages.
CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND
5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695
Closed
CITY TAVERN
138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443
Tues.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.
(open all Monday Federal holidays)  Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or
CONGREGATION MIKVEH ISRAEL
44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446
FREE 
mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule
CONGRESS HALL
6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676
Chestnut, through security FREE 
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and
EDGAR ALLAN POE
NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780
Fri.-Sun. 9 a.m.-Noon & 1-5 p.m.
HISTORIC SITE & MAP LOCATION
ELFRETH’S ALLEY
124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560
Fri.-Sun. 12-5 p.m.
B. FREE FRANKLIN U.S. POST OFFICE
316 Market Street - (800) 537-7676
Mon. Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
FRANKLIN COURT PRINTING OFFICE
320-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676
Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
FRANKLIN SQUARE
6th & Race Streets
Closed
FREE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE
5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-4026
Closed
GLORIA DEI “OLD SWEDES” CHURCH
Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE 
916 South Swanson Street (215) 389-1513
GREAT ESSENTIALS EXHIBIT
West Wing of Independence Hall
(800) 537-7676
Chestnut, through security FREE 
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Entrance at 5th and
INDEPENDENCE HALL
Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets
(800) 537-7676
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m; No tickets required. Entrance
at 5th and Chestnut, through security. Please
the building closes for the evening. FREE 
note: Security screening closes 15 minutes before
MIKVEH ISRAEL CEMETERY
823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446
By appt. only
MOTHER BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for services.
Donation suggested. Tours by appt.
C7
OLD CITY HALL
5th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE
F3
OLD FIRST REFORMED CHURCH
Tours by appt. FREE  members FREE  Olympia & Becuna
4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566
OLD PINE STREET CHURCH &
HISTORIC GRAVEYARD
E5 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051
Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for
Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m.
FREE  closes for the evening. FREE
Tours by reservation; Open to walk through
F4
OLD ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH
4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge
Tours by appt. FREE  Ch. 6-18 $12; under 6 FREE
(215) 627-1838
OLD ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH &
D3
NATIONAL SHRINE
321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733
Call for hours & tours. FREE
F6
OLD ST. MARY’S CHURCH
252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930
by appt. FREE
D4
PHYSICK HOUSE
321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866
Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
Ad. $8; Stud/Sr. $6; Family $20
C5
PORTRAIT GALLERY IN THE
SECOND BANK OF THE U.S.
420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676
Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
A1 POWEL HOUSE
244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364
Ad. $8; Stud./Sr. $6; Family $20 
Tours on the hour 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
3
F2 ST. GEORGE’S UNITED NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER D3
METHODIST CHURCH E1 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700
235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Mon. through Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.;
E4 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) &
Child. under 6 FREE  
Groups by appt. only FREE Col. Stud. (w/ID) $13; Youth (6-18) $11;
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E8
E4 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM E5
Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800
after services FREE 
Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun.
Youth (6-18) $2; Free Ch. (under6)  
Ad. $7; Sr. (65+) & Coll. Stud. (w/I.D.) $6;
C1
THE PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SITE C4
555 Market Street NATIONAL MUSEUM OF
C3 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m. FREE AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY D4
101 South Independence Mall East
MUSEUMS (215) 923-3811
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri.;
SOCIETY (APS) MUSEUM D6 Sat. & Sun.10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442 Ad. $15; Sr., Youth 13-21 or coll. ID $13
C5 Closed Members, Act. Mil. with ID FREE 
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM B5
IN PHILADELPHIA B3 15 S. 7th Street - (215) 685-4830
7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Ad. $10;
Sr. $8; Stud. & 13-18 $6; Ch. 12 & under &
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thur.-Sat.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.;
Sr. $10; Members FREE 
C5 Ad. $14; Ch. 4-12 $10; Stud. (w/I.D.) $10; active military FREE; Family Pack $20
POLISH AMERICAN
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MUSEUM E4 CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM E6
314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700
9 a.m.-5 p.m.; last entrance is at 4:45 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE
CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION E5
315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 OTHER SITES
A7 Tues.-Sat.10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE INDEPENDENCE VISITOR CENTER C4
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Corner of 6th and Market Streets across
Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; FREE  
OF PHILADELPHIA C2 from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676
Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE 
C9 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727
SQUAREBURGER C1
FIREMAN’S HALL MUSEUM F2 6th & Race Streets
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE 
147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Closed
U.S. MINT D2
D5
INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM H6 151 N. Independence Mall East
(215) 408-0114,
211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
E1 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $16;
Ch./Sr./Stud. $12; Child. 2 and under &
D8
historic ships open until 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.;
board by 7:30 p.m.
SERVICES
LIBERTY BELL CENTER C4 Language Services Park maps are available in
526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew,
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Please note: security

screening closes 5 minutes before the building Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and
Spanish. The Visitor Center concierge staff is
fluent in nine languages including Spanish,
D1 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION E5
101 S. 3rd Street - (215) 253-6731 French, German and Italian. Information about

the Liberty Bell and other park sites is available
Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $19; Stud. $17;
in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger or the
Visitor Center staff if you have a specific request.
E6 Accessibility For the hearing impaired,
a portable loop system is available inside the
Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil
D7 equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, and
induction loop receivers. A receiver with
headphones is also available if a hearing aid is
not compatible. Curb cuts are at corners on
E8 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, NPS
Rangers describe exhibits elsewhere. All films
D5
are open captioned, with audio description and
assisted listening. To arrange for American Sign
Language services, please contact us at least
E7
two weeks in advance. Use the relay service
(800-654-5984-TTY) to call (215-597-7130).
Liberty Bell Center
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Germantown Old St. Old St. George’s Church
White House VINE ST Augustine’s
676 Church
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BRIDGE 676
Edgar Allan Poe
1

FRONT ST
Festival

4TH ST

3RD ST
6TH ST

2ND ST
5T H S T
National Historic site

7TH ST
Pier
9TH ST

532 N. 7th Street

(seven blocks north)
Tunnel
RACE ST RACE ST
Old First Race Street Pier
CHINATOWN Fireman’s
National
Reformed Church Hall Museum 2
Pennsylvania Federal Constitution
Convention Reserve U.S. Mint ELFRETH’S ALLEY
Center
Center Bank
African Betsy Ross Museum
American House

COLUMBUS BLVD
House
Museum
ARCH ST Free Quaker Meeting House ARCH ST
OLD CITY 3
Reading P Christ Church Burial Arch Street 95
Terminal Market Ground/Benjamin Meeting House CUTHBERT ST
Franklin’s Grave Adventure
FILBERT ST
Congregation Aquarium
Independence Mikveh Israel Christ Church
Visitor Center $ CHURCH ST

MARKET ST President’s
National Museum of
American Jewish History Franklin MARKET ST
4

DELAWARE RIVER
House Site Printing Office
Declaration House Chief
P Philadelphia

BANK ST
Tamanend
PENN’S

LETITIA ST
Liberty Franklin Museum
History The Bourse Statue
Museum Bell LANDING
Free Library Center National
of Philadelphia ¢ Liberty Museum
Second Bank
CHESTNUT ST
$
Old City Hall of the U.S.
Signers’
Chemical Heritage $
CHESTNUT ST 5
New Museum of the
Congress Hall Garden American Revolution P
Independence Hall Harmony
Hall Lane
SANSOM ST Carpenters’ Merchants’ Thomas Bond House
Jewelers’ American Library Hall Exchange Welcome Park
Row Philosophical Hall Bishop City
White House Tavern P
WALNUT ST
Society Todd House
18th-Century Garden
FOOTBRIDGE
Independence
Seaport Museum 6
Washington Polish
Old St. Joseph’s Church American Center

COLUMBUS BLVD
Square
D

WILLINGS CHANCELLOR ST
O

Rose ALLEY
CK

Athenaeum
Garden 95
LOCUST ST Tomb of the Unknown
ST

Soldier of the LOCUST ST

American Revolution Old St. DOCK ST
2ND ST

Magnolia
Garden
Mary’s Powel House
7
FRONT ST

Mikveh Israel Church LOCUST ST

3RD ST
9TH ST

Cemetery
4TH ST
7TH ST

6TH ST

5TH ST

P
SPRUCE ST SPRUCE ST
8TH ST

Physick House
DELANCEY ST

Pennsylvania
SOCIETY HILL Thaddeus Kosciuszko 8
Old Pine Street National Memorial
Hospital
PINE ST Mother Bethel Church PINE ST
Church
St. Peter’s
Church Headhouse/
Shambles

Independence National Historical Park (INHP)

LOMBARD ST 9
P Sports
Stadiums

Places to visit Parking Restrooms ATM SOUTH STREET P

Franklin Square Parking Currency exchange SOUTH ST FOOTBRIDGE

KEY Walkways Gloria Dei

10
(Old Swedes’)
Church

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