The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square nightly through August 18!
Declaration Reading
End your day in Historic Philadelphia with a reading of the Declaration of Independence!
Colonial Kids’ Quest
History comes alive through a fun, kid-friendly, interactive puppet show!
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
One-of-a-kind Storytelling Benches are within Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened.
Future Storytellers Contest
Meet the Women of the 18th Century
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House!
Free Quaker Meeting House
Official Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour
Who better to show you around the Historic District than a History Maker!
Meet the History Makers
Meet Colonial Philadelphians, hear their stories, and ask them about their lives!
Colonial Muster
Learn what it was like to live life as a Colonial soldier.
In Partnership with the National Park Service
Leveraging historical research to ensure our stories are accurate.