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225th Anniversary of the Constitution
To celebrate the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution, join park rangers and learn more about this important document during
Constitutional Weekend.
(September 15h & 16th)
*Constitution Scavenger Hunt - Pick up a special map at the Independence Visitor Center and follow it through the park to learn something significant about the United States Constitution at each of the sites. Return the completed map to the Visitor Center to receive a special "Constitution prize."
Independence Visitor Center - 8:30-6:00 -
*Constitution Word Search -
Ask a Park Ranger for a special activity sheet focusing on the Federal Convention in Philadelphia and the United States Constitution.
The Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S. 11:00-4:30
*Fighting to Founding: The Creators of the American Constitution-
Join a Park Ranger for a tour that will highlight five of the contributors to the Constitution (George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris and Rufus King); why they attended the Convention and their diverse opinions and contributions to the creation of the Constitution. (45 min)
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S. at Noon
*Our Constitution-
Join a Park Ranger for a slide program about the Constitutional Convention, which George Washington later described as little short than a "miracle in Philadelphia." (45 min)
Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S. at 3:00 | |
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Other Free Programs Happening at the Park
Camp Independence
September 8 & 9
On the anniversary of the creation of "Camp Independence" (a recruiting station that operated on Independence Square for approximately five weeks beginning in September of 1862), join park rangers for events (including exhibits, musical performances, living history demonstrations and walking tours) to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the camp's establishment as part of the effort to procure new recruits for the Pennsylvania regiments of the Union Army.
10:00-4:00 - Behind Independence Hall
The British Occupation of Philadelphia
September 22 & 23 and 29 & 30
Join a Park Ranger for this one- hour walking tour and explore what it was like when British forces occupied the city in late September for nine months. Meet at the arbor in the Franklin Court courtyard at 2:00pm. | |
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Speaker Series - September 18, 2012
"Founding Friendship: George Washington, James Madison, and the Creation of the American Republic" presented by Dr. Stuart Leibiger
Dr. Leibiger's presentation will tell the story of the rise and fall of one of the most important collaborations in American History. During the 1780s, Washington and Madison became close friends through their mutual quest for a stronger Constitution. By the time Washington took office as first president in 1789, he relied on Madison as his closest advisor. Later, during the 1790s, a disagreement over the growing power of the federal government caused the two men to part ways, with Washington siding with the Federalist Party and Madison siding with the Republican Party.
About the speaker:
Stuart Leibiger is associate professor and chair of the History Department at La Salle University. He received his BA from the University of Virginia and his MA and PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His book, Founding Friendship: George Washington, James Madison and the Creation of the American Republic, now in its third edition, was published by the University of Virginia Press in 1999.
Information:
Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Second Bank of the United States of America (425 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106)
Cost: $10 for Members, $15 for General Public
To Register, Click Here
Also don't forget, if you are a member you have till September 17th to register for all of our Speaker Programs for a discounted price, Click Here for more information |
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Building of the Year - Member-only program
There is still time to register for this great program
 Getting to Know the Squares of Independence
This our 4th Annual Building of the Year Program! In the course of this program, we have explored the rich history of Independence Hall, discovered the fascinating artifacts on display at the Market Street Houses and learned about the other "White House."
Join us this year as we take on a different challenge, delving into the history and landscape of Independence Square and Washington Square. Uncover the history of these two famous squares with a Park Ranger from our Interpretive and Education division and learn about the historical landscape with the Park's Historical Landscape Architect.
Program Information:
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2012
Time: 10 am (Tour is approximately an hour and a half)
Location: Commodore Barry Statue on Independence Square
(outside of the secured area, closer to Walnut Street)
This will be a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
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Volunteers needed for National Public Lands Day
September 29th is National Public Lands Day, the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.
Thousands of volunteers around the nation will be working that Saturday on parks and trails, having fun while helping our public lands. For this year's event, Independence National Historical Park is looking for some help in making Independence Mall look a bit better. We will be planting and weeding around Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
We are offering all participants some refreshments plus a free pass for one fee-free day on your public lands, which you can use anywhere in the United States for the next year.
If you are available to help out, please let Jeffrey Collins, Education Program and Volunteer Program Manager for Independence National Historical Park, know by September 24, so we have enough refreshments, gloves and tools for everybody. Jeffery can be contacted at (215) 597-1039 or Jeffery_Collins@nps.gov
Come join us on National Public Lands Day!
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Contact Us | Friends of Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215-861-4971 |
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