Long before camera phones and filters, local innovator Robert Cornelius snapped the world’s very first selfie right here in 1839, with a homemade camera in his own backyard, no less. One bold pose and a flash of genius changed photography forever. 52 Weeks of Firsts, produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee, shines a light on Philly-born “firsts” each Saturday.

The First Selfie Firstival features a brief opening ceremony at 11 am, a Once Upon A Nation storyteller sharing the true tale of the First Selfie, family activities, giveaways, music and entertainment, selfie stations, special presentations, and the opportunity to view and engage with the #1 Sculpture representing that milestone created by Mural Arts Philadelphia artist Alana Bograd.