June 20 - August 18
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square through August 18.
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May 25 - Aug 31
Declaration Reading
End your day in Historic Philadelphia with a reading of the Declaration of Independence!
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May 25 - Aug 31
Colonial Kids’ Quest
History comes alive through a fun, kid-friendly, interactive puppet show!
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A Once Upon A Nation Storyteller engages a group at one of the curved storytelling benches near Independence Hall
May 25 - Sept 2
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.
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An actress playing Mary Crathorne, posing for the camera.
June 21 - October 26
Meet the Women of the 18th Century
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House!
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Photo showing the outside of the Free Quaker Meeting House in Philadelphia.
May 25 - October 27
Free Quaker Meeting House
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Official Historic Philadelphia walking tour. History maker guides tourists through Philadelphia's Historic District
May 25 - Aug 31
Official Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour
Who better to show you around the Historic District than a History Maker!
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A costumed Once Upon A Nation History Maker shows visitors information in a printed guide called The Gazette
May 25 - Sept 2
Meet the History Makers
Meet Colonial Philadelphians, hear their stories, and ask them about their lives!
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May 25 - Sept 2
Colonial Muster
Learn what it was like to live life as a Colonial soldier.
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