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    The birthplace of the American flag
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    One of Philadelphia’s original squares
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Meet the History Makers
#Once Upon A Nation

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from them in person, speaking about their everyday lives from days of old in Philadelphia. History Makers can be found in Independence Visitor Center.

Once Upon A Nation experiences are created in partnership with Independence National Historical Park and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

A costumed Once Upon A Nation History Maker shows visitors information in a printed guide called The Gazette
Pricing

FREE

Hours

May 24 – May 26, daily: 11 am – 4 pm

May 30 – June 7, Fridays and Saturdays: 11 am – 4 pm

June 10 – September 1, Tuesdays – Saturdays: 11 am – 4 pm                                                                                                                   (also June 29 & 30, August 31, and Sept 1 for holiday weekends)

Location

Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Things to do
Betsy Ross House
  • Betsy Ross House
  • Visit
  • Learn
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Event Rentals
  • Museum Shop
  • Support
House Tour Tickets
Museum Shop
Franklin Square
  • Franklin Square
  • Visit
  • Learn
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Event Rentals
  • Park Rules
  • Support
  • Capital Improvements
  • An Evening in Franklin Square
Carousel Tickets
Philly Mini Golf Tickets
Once Upon A Nation
  • Once Upon A Nation
  • Visit
  • Learn
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • Valley Forge
  • Hire A History Maker
  • Support
  • Future Storytellers & History Makers Contest
Plan Your Visit
  • Calendar of Events
  • Trip Ideas
  • Maps & Directions
  • Groups & Field Trips
  • The Gazette: Historic District Guide
About
  • Our Mission
  • Our Team
  • Contact Us
Support