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Friends of Independence 38th Annual Meeting
Its not too late to attend! Reserve your spot today!!! |
 Join us for an exciting night full of old friends, new projects and tasty treats. This year we welcome Sam Katz to be our Guest Speaker and present his film, Philadelphia:The Great Experiment, a documentary on the fascinating history of the City of Brotherly Love. We will also preview the trailer for a new film that the Friends of Independence have partnered with DKD Media, LLC on called The Thomas Paine Project, a documentary that tells the story of Thomas Paine and his impact on the world. This is also a night for nostalgic memories and saying farewell to Franklin Court Underground Museum as it will be closing soon for a 2 year renovation project. To help us say farewell, we have invited back some of the board members from 1976 who helped to open that building, including then Superintendent Hobie Cawood and his wife Addie-Lou Cawood. Whether you like to learn about history, enjoy a night out with Friends or feast on some delectable treats from area restaurants, the Friends' Annual Meeting is the place to be. By joining us, you are helping to support the Friends of Independence and all the great work we do for Independence National Historical Park. Additional Information:
Location: Franklin Court Underground Museum
314 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Cost: $15 for members
$25 for non-members
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Saturday, September 25th is National Public Lands Day |
 National Public Lands Day brings together volunteers across the nation to improve and restore the lands that Americans use for recreation, education and just plain enjoyment. Volunteer activities at Independence NHP will include planting, raking and landscape rehabilitation. Call (215) 597-5102 to sign up to volunteer or for updates about the day's activities.
As part of our volunteer events, the First Bloom Girl Scouts and Independence NHP will be hosting a Fall Clean-Up from 10 am until 2 pm in the native garden located at the Dock Creek Bridge, behind Carpenter's Hall. First Bloom is a nationwide program that connects kids between 4th and 6th grades to nature and national parks. Troops 21133 and 2610 of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania will be on site to lead volunteers in the proper care and maintenance of the garden. Volunteers will be pulling weeds, conducting soil pH tests, gathering seeds from the native plants, cleaning out leaves for compost and laying mulch. The First Bloom troops will staff an information table to inform and educate the public on why native plants and national parks are important through conservation and stewardship. To promote native plant use in home gardens, the Girl Scouts will help each visitor plant a native seed cup to take home and germinate. Visitors will also be able to pick up the First Bloom Gazette, written by the First Bloom Girl Scouts themselves.
For more information about the day's volunteer activities or to register to volunteer, please call Ruth Bakker at 215-597-5102. First Bloom programs around the nation were generously supported by the UPS Foundation, ARAMARK Parks and Recreation, and gifts from private donors and foundations.
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 Join Historic Germantown and Independence National Historical Park as they re-enact the Battle of Germantown. On October 4,1777, General George Washington led a daring campaign to liberate the capital city Philadelphia from British occupancy. However this battle came to an abrupt halt on the Germantown Road when British soldiers proved themselves to be unbeatable as they barricaded themselves inside the thick walls of the Clivedon Mansion. The battle raged on all day until Washington and his troops were forced to retreat in to Montgomery County.
Come out on Saturday, October 2nd for family friendly activities and watch the re-enactment of that famous battle. There will be jugglers and puppet shows for the kids, open house tours including The Germantown White House and you can end your day at an Oktoberfest party at Grumplethorpe. It is a fun day for all and a great way to experience history up close and personal. To learn more about the day's activities as well as the history of the Battle of Germantown, click here. There are many activities occurring that weekend in Northwest Philadelphia; click here to see all the ways you can spend your time in Freedom's Backyard |
