Ben Franklin’s Birthday Limited Edition Tippler’s Tour
Celebrate Dr. Franklin's Birthday with this limited-edition tour.
Future Storytellers & History Makers Contest
In Partnership with the National Park Service
Leveraging historical research to ensure our stories are accurate.
A National Park Service representative speaks with a tour group
Researching Authentic History, Where It Happened
There’s a power of place that helps make the stories we tell more vivid and memorable.
Costumed History Makers pose outside in colonial attire
Benstitute: The Training Behind Once Upon A Nation
An intensive, immersive training program for our Storytellers and History Makers.
Storytelling & Education
We offer so many ways to experience our country’s rich, diverse history.
A group of children post for a photo with Historic Philadelphia, Inc. Storytellers as part of a tour
Who are the History Makers?
Part actor, part educator, totally engaging.
A group of costumed History Makers, including Betsy Ross
The Story Behind Once Upon A Nation
Telling stories about real people who did real things, where they happened.
Your Historic Philadelphia Itinerary
When Historic Philadelphia Inc.’s storytellers dip into their treasure trove of true stories, first-time visitors, returning Philly fans, and even locals get caught up in the drama of our nation’s heritage.
Colonial figure walks on a tour with guest.
Support
Children sit on a bench at Carpenters Hall while a Once Upon A Nation Story Teller shares a story