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Twilight Tours
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The Twilight Tours are starting tonight!
Free walking tours of Independence National Historical Park led by enthusiastic volunteers who love to share the history of our nation.
Don't miss out on this summer tradition!! Tours will be meting at the Ranger Desk of the Independence Visitor Center at 6 pm.
And Remember, They are
Free
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Flag Day
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June 14 from 9:00-11:00 is Flag Day here on Independence Mall!
Join the National Park Service, the United States Army, the Philadelphia Flag Day Association, the City of Philadelphia and the National Constitution Center to celebrate the birthday of the United States Army and Flag Day. The event begins at the National Constitution Center at 9:00 with a procession through the Mall to a flag raising ceremony in front of Independence Hall at 10:00. After the ceremony visitors can enjoy birthday cake and view exhibits and modern US Army tactical vehicles at locations throughout the Mall.
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Happy (Founding) Father's Day Weekend
June 15 and 16 at 3:00 - Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.
Have you ever wondered about the family lives of the Founding Fathers? What did their wives and children think of their political activities? Join a park ranger and learn about the sacrifices and hardships facing the families of the Founders as these Fathers forged a new nation. (30 minutes)
What Does it Mean?
(The Declaration of Independence as Political Rhetoric)
June 29 at 3:00 - Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.
Join a park ranger for a slide program that discusses the historical background of the Declaration of Independence from the execution of Charles the First through the Enlightenment. (30 minutes)
How We Celebrate
June 30 at 3:00 - Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.
Join a park ranger for a slide program that shows the 4th of July through the years from John Adam'=s' letter about how it would be celebrated to Susan B. Anthony's speech on July 4, 1876, to "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and beyond. (30 minutes)
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The Friends of Independence and the Young Friends love spreading the news about what is happening at Independence National Historical Park and one of the way they are doing that is through Twitter!
We have a new Twitter page that will bring you updates on programs and events, interesting historical facts and so much more! Make sure to follow us on Twitter!
We are @FriendsINHP
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the
Founding Fathers' 5K Run and Family Friendly Walk
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We had a great turn out, lots of enthusiasm and of course, beautiful weather (which was pretty impressive given the flood warnings)
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We wanted to give a big thank you to our sponsors
American Historical Theatre
Independence Visitor Center, Corp.
The Hotel Monaco
Kaufman Partnerships, Ltd.
Austin Morris Jr.
Philadelphia Sports Club
Urban Engineers
and to our Partners
Bryn Mawr Running Company
Delaware River Port Authority
Independence National Historical Park
To see the Race Results
To see pictures from the Race
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Pops on Independence
The Pops are back this year! The concert that really puts our City of Brotherly Love in the Patriotic Spirit will be happening again on Independence Mall on July 3rd!
The Friends of Independence will be out there that night, handing out American Flags, providing information and sharing good will with all concert goers. If you would like to be a part of the fun event and guarantee yourself a seat for the concert, then come volunteer with us.
Send an email or call 215-861-4971 to volunteer
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Wawa Welcome America Events
From July 1st thru the 7th, Philadelphia will be bustling with 7 excitement-filled days of free family fun with Wawa Welcome America! Experience an abundance of food, culture, children's programming, entertainment and patriotic fun for residents and visitors alike. Here's some of what's going on in and around Historic Philadelphia for the Fourth:
TUESDAY, JULY 2: WAWA HOAGIE DAY
- Independence Mall,
Market Street between 5th & 6th Streets
Noon - 2 p.m.
Wawa will serve a 4.5 ton "hoagie salute" to visitors attending the 21st annual Wawa Hoagie Day. Stop by the letter writing station to create cards and letters for our troops. You won't want to miss a concert by the USO Show Troupe or the hoagie building contest to recognize the USO and our local police and fire personnel. Wawa Hoagie Day is Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Deliciousness at its finest. Free admission to the National Constitution Center is provided all-day, courtesy of Wawa.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3: POPS! ON INDEPENDENCE
Peter Nero and the Philly POPS! return to celebrate America's birthday in America's birthplace. Arrive early with your blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy one of Philadelphia's most popular July 4th traditions
Thursday, July 4: CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM CEREMONY
- Steps of Independence Hall, 6th & Chestnut Streets
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A patriotic and inspiring morning full of music, speeches and a reading of excerpts from the Declaration of Independence will make this Fourth of July unforgettable.
Thursday, July 4: PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE
- Throughout Historic Philadelphia
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Witness more than 5,000 participants as they celebrate America's birthday marching through the nation's most historic square mile.
Thursday, July 4: LET FREEDOM RING
- Independence Square, 5th & Market Streets
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The ceremony starts on Independence Square and concludes with the symbolic Liberty Bell tapping.
*Note: To view bell tapping, be in the Liberty Bell Center by 1:30 p.m..
This is just a partial schedule of the great events planned for Wawa Welcome America. For complete details, visit welcomeamerica.com.
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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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