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Explore the stories that shaped America with Historic Philadelphia's attractions & events. - [Visit](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/visit/) - [Visit](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/visit/) - [Valley Forge](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/valley-forge/) - [Flagmakers' Hall](https://historicphiladelphia.org/flagmakers-hall/) - [Visit](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/visit/) - [Betsy Ross House](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/) - [Calendar of Events](https://historicphiladelphia.org/calendar-of-events/) - [Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/) - [BRH Translations - Mandarin](https://historicphiladelphia.org/brh-translations-mandarin/) - [BRH Translations - German](https://historicphiladelphia.org/brh-translations-german/) - [BRH Translation - Spanish](https://historicphiladelphia.org/brh-translation-spanish/) - [BRH Translation - Portuguese](https://historicphiladelphia.org/brh-translation-portuguese/) - [BRH Translation - French](https://historicphiladelphia.org/brh-translation-french/) - [Future Storytellers & History Makers Contest](https://historicphiladelphia.org/future-storytellers-historic-philadelphia/) - [Once Upon A Nation](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/) - [Event Rentals](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/event-rentals/) - [Event Rentals](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/event-rentals/) - [Groups & Field Trips](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/groups-field-trips/) - [Groups & Field Trips](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/groups-field-trips/) - [Groups & Field Trips](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/groups-field-trips/) - [Park Rules](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/park-rules/) - [Support](https://historicphiladelphia.org/support/) - [Careers](https://historicphiladelphia.org/careers-job-openings/) - [Our Team](https://historicphiladelphia.org/our-team/) - [Hire A History Maker](https://historicphiladelphia.org/hire-a-history-maker-list/) - [Subscribe to Historic Philadelphia, Inc.'s Email](https://historicphiladelphia.org/subscribe/) - [Groups & Field Trips](https://historicphiladelphia.org/groups-field-trips/) - [Contact Us](https://historicphiladelphia.org/contact/) - [250th Anniversary of Betsy & John Ross's wedding and the opening of their upholstery shop](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house-250-anniversary/) - [Event Rentals](https://historicphiladelphia.org/event-rentals/) - [Donors & Sponsors](https://historicphiladelphia.org/our-sponsors/) - [Support](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/support/) - [Maps & Directions](https://historicphiladelphia.org/maps-directions/) - [Hire A History Maker](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/hire-a-history-maker/) - [Support](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/support/) - [Support](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/support/) - [Page Not Found](https://historicphiladelphia.org/page-not-found/) - [Our Mission](https://historicphiladelphia.org/our-mission/) - [Trip Ideas](https://historicphiladelphia.org/trip-ideas/) - [Learn](https://historicphiladelphia.org/once-upon-a-nation/learn/) - [Learn](https://historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square-2/learn/) - [Learn](https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/learn/) - [Thank You - Email List](https://historicphiladelphia.org/thank-you-email-list/) - [Thank You](https://historicphiladelphia.org/thank-you/) - [News & Press](https://historicphiladelphia.org/news/) - [Neighborhood News & Events](https://historicphiladelphia.org/neighborhood-news-events/) - [Parking & Hotels](https://historicphiladelphia.org/parking-hotels/) ## Events - [Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival/) - The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival returns June 5! - [Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/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. - [The Garden at City Tavern](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/city-tavern/) - Colonial Philadelphia's central meeting place is reintroduced for the Semiquincentennial! - [Free Quaker Meeting House](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/free-quaker-meeting-house/) - Meet History Makers in this historic house of worship. - [Colonial Muster](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/colonial-muster/) - Learn what it was like to live life as a Colonial soldier. - [Meet the History Makers](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/meet-the-history-makers/) - Meet Colonial Philadelphians, hear their stories, and ask them about their lives! - [Betsy Ross House Tours](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/betsy-ross-house-tours/) - The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. - [1776: The Movie Musical](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/1776-the-movie-musical/) - [Independence After Hours](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/independence-after-hours/) - An exclusive after-hours tour of Independence Hall. - [Patriotic Pet Show](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/patriotic-pet-show/) - [Flag Fest](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/flag-fest/) - Celebrate Flag Day and Philadelphia’s historic tradition of flag-making during the 19th Annual Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House! - [Franklin Square Play Days with YoYo](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/franklin-square-play-day/) - Bring your children and enjoy Franklin Square's Play Day! - [Cocktails & Congress](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/cocktails-and-congress/) - Experience the First Continental Congress where it actually happened! - [Bark in the Park](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/bark-in-the-park/) - Bring your four-legged friends for games and fun! - [Ben Franklin Under the Mulberry Tree](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/ben-franklin-under-the-mulberry-tree/) - Meet Dr. Franklin in the courtyard where he used to live. - [Declaration Reading](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/declaration-reading/) - End your day in Historic Philadelphia with a reading of the Declaration of Independence! - [Colonial Kids' Quest](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/colonial-kids-quest/) - History comes alive through a fun, kid-friendly, interactive puppet show! - [Meet the Women of the 18th Century](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/meet-the-women-of-the-18th-century/) - Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House! - [Betsy Ross House Flag Raising](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/betsy-ross-house-flag-raising/) - Begin your day in Historic Philadelphia with a Flag Raising by Betsy Ross herself! - [Parx Liberty Carousel](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/parx-liberty-carousel/) - Center City's only carousel features a zebra, a lion, an eagle, a dragon, and more! - [Franklin Square Fountain Show](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/franklin-square-fountain-show/) - Spectacular dancing water effects and colored lights choreographed to music! - [Philly Mini Golf](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/philly-mini-golf/) - Center City's ONLY 18-hole miniature golf course is designed after favorite Philly landmarks. - [Storytime in the Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/storytime-in-the-square/) - Join Ms. Chen from Independence Library for Storytime in the Square! - [Hop-A-Long Trail](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/hop-a-long-trail/) - Collect candy down Franklin Square's Hop-A-Long Trail! - [Tai Chi in the Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/tai-chi-in-the-square/) - Practice Tai Chi at Franklin Square! - [52 Weeks of Firsts](https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/52-weeks-of-firsts/) - Celebrate the America's 250th in the city of firsts! ## Stories - [Once Upon A Nation](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/free-things-to-do-philadelphia/) - Free Philadelphia History All Summer Long - [Heavens to Betsy: Selling an American Icon](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/heavens-to-betsy/) - Learn how an idealized version of Betsy Ross has sprung from American culture through this kitsch despite there being no surviving image of Ross herself. - [Franklin Square Capital Improvements](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/franklin-square-capital-improvements/) - [Privateers and Prisoners: The Story of Joseph Ashburn and John Claypoole](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/privateers-and-prisoners-the-story-of-joseph-ashburn-and-john-claypoole/) - Ashburn and Claypoole, imprisoned privateers, crossed paths at Old Mill; one died, the other married his comrade’s wife, Betsy Ross. - [Did She or Didn’t She?](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/did-she-or-didnt-she/) - There has been some debate about whether Betsy did or didn’t sew those first Stars and Stripes. So let’s take a look at what we really know. - [Stitching History Together: Betsy & George Washington](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/mount-vernon-bed/) - Follow along to see how our Betsys recreated this 1774 project using techniques appropriate to the time period! - [Historic Philadelphia, Inc.](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/30-years-of-telling-300-years-of-americas-stories/) - 30 Years of Telling 300 Years of America’s Stories. - [How the Betsy Ross House Was Saved](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/how-the-betsy-ross-house-was-saved/) - In the late 19th century, many Colonial-era buildings were being torn down. A group of citizens realized the house was in danger and took it upon themselves to save it from destruction. - [Researching Authentic History, Where It Happened](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/researching-authentic-history-where-it-happened/) - There’s a power of place that helps make the stories we tell more vivid and memorable. - [The Story Behind Once Upon A Nation](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/the-story-behind-once-upon-a-nation/) - Telling stories about real people who did real things, where they happened. - [Franklin Square’s Community Connections](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/franklin-squares-community-connections/) - Creating a welcoming, open space where diverse communities can gather has been an essential part of the Franklin Square mission. - [Meet the Women of the 18th Century](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/meet-the-women-of-the-18th-century/) - During your visit, you might encounter some of the real women who lived in the city as part of the Betsy Ross House Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia programs. - [The Upholstery Shop](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/the-upholstery-shop/) - Work in the Betsy Ross House upholstery shop is buzzing with as much activity today as it did back when Betsy ran her business from there. - [Flag Day](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/flag-day/) - Circle June 14 on your calendar. That’s the anniversary when the 1777 Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Stars and Stripes as our nation’s flag. - [History of Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/history-of-franklin-square/) - Throughout the centuries, the park has been used for a wide - and colorful - variety of different purposes. - [Stewards of Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/stewards-of-franklin-square/) - Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees a comprehensive strategic plan to make the park a recreational resource for the community and maintain it as a heritage site. - [Who are the History Makers?](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/who-are-the-history-makers/) - Part actor, part educator, totally engaging. - [The Rendell Family Fountain at Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/the-rendell-family-fountain-at-franklin-square/) - As the centerpiece of Franklin Square, the Rendell Family Fountain has become the place for guests to meet up at the park. - [The History of the Parx Liberty Carousel in Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/the-history-of-the-parx-liberty-carousel-in-franklin-square/) - A ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel is really a ride through a rich but relatively unknown part of Philadelphia’s past. - [Storytelling & Education](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/storytelling-education/) - We offer so many ways to experience our country’s rich, diverse history. - [In Partnership with the National Park Service](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/in-partnership-with-the-national-park-service/) - Leveraging historical research to ensure our stories are accurate. - [Benstitute: The Training Behind Once Upon A Nation](https://historicphiladelphia.org/stories/benstitute-the-training-behind-once-upon-a-nation/) - An intensive, immersive training program for our Storytellers and History Makers. ## Trip Ideas - [Historic District Museums](https://historicphiladelphia.org/trip-ideas/trip-idea-example/) - Philadelphia is home to some of the premier museums in the United States, including a number of significant museums that provide an experience that cannot be found anyplace else. Here's a list of institutions in and around the Historic District where you will find inspiration, enlightenment, and entertainment. - [Meet the Women of the 18th Century](https://historicphiladelphia.org/trip-ideas/trip-idea-example-3/) - During your visit, you might encounter some of the real women who lived in the city as part of the Betsy Ross House Meet the Women of 18th Century Philadelphia programs. - [Your Historic Philadelphia Itinerary](https://historicphiladelphia.org/trip-ideas/trip-idea-example-2/) - 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. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://historicphiladelphia.org/news/category/uncategorized/) ## Destinations - [Betsy Ross House](https://historicphiladelphia.org/destination/betsy-ross-house/) - [Franklin Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/destination/franklin-square/) - [Once Upon A Nation](https://historicphiladelphia.org/destination/once-upon-a-nation/) ## Story Types - [History](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/history/) - [In the Square](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/in-the-square/) - [In The House](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/in-the-house/) - [Future](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/future/) - [Community](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/community/) - [Storytelling](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/storytelling/) - [Online Exhibition](https://historicphiladelphia.org/story-type/online-exhibitions/)