June 5 - August 16, 2026
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival glows nightly through August 16!
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Photo showing the outside of the Free Quaker Meeting House in Philadelphia.
May 23 - September 7, 2026
Free Quaker Meeting House
Meet History Makers in this historic house of worship.
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#Once Upon A Nation
A costumed Once Upon A Nation History Maker shows visitors information in a printed guide called The Gazette
May 23 - September 27
Meet the History Makers
Meet Colonial Philadelphians, hear their stories, and ask them about their lives!
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#Once Upon A Nation
A History Maker portraying Betsy Ross poses next to an early US flag in the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House
May 23 - September 7
Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Begin your day in Historic Philadelphia with a Flag Raising by Betsy Ross herself!
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#Betsy Ross House
May 23 - September 7
Colonial Muster
Learn what it was like to live life as a Colonial soldier.
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#Once Upon A Nation