Friends of Independence
 

 

April  2014

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In This Issue
Junior Ranger Day
Twilight Guides
Free Programs
Speaker Series
5K Run
Young Friends
Save the Dates
 

Junior Ranger Day

GO WILD...

and learn

 

Saturday, April 26, 2014

 

  


 

April 26th is National Junior Ranger Day.  A day when we invite our young visitors to the park to enjoy all that the park and its partners have to offer.  

 

There will be a ton of activities to do and lots of crafts, plus we will be playing with a few 18th century toys!

 

It is a great day to bring the entire family to the park and you can make a day of it by touring Independence Hall and visiting the newly reopened Benjamin Franklin Museum! (Remember Friends' members go for free!)

 

 

For more information,

 Click Here

 

 

  
 
  Twilight Tour Guides
  

 

It is almost that time of the year... where you will see enthusiastic and passionate volunteers leading visitors around the park during the twilight hour!

 

Of course we are speaking about our Twilight Tours

and we are recruiting volunteers

 

If you are interested in volunteering to lead tours, be an ambassador to our city and brighten the day of at least one visitor, then send us an email or give us a call at 215-861-4971.

 

Orientation for all guides will be on Saturday, May 17, 2014

 
  Free Programs at INHP
  

Happy Birthday

Thomas Jefferson

 

April 12 & 13 at 3:00

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S. 

 

Join a park ranger as we celebrate Thomas Jefferson's 271st birthday (born April 13, 1743) with a gallery tour to examine his life and legacy.

 

 

 

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Friends of Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215-861-4971
Speaker Series - April 16, 2014
 
Stacy C. Peeples - "Pennsylvania Hospital: Our history through the story of our collections"

   

Stacy Peeples, Curator and Lead Archivist at Pennsylvania Hospital, will share the history of the Pennsylvania Hospital as told through their great collection of fine art, artifacts and manuscripts.

This will cover the founding of the Pennsylvania Hospital by Thomas Bond and Benjamin Franklin, most of which is known because of Franklin's publication of Some Account of the Pennsylvania Hospital; the early years, especially the early interest in mental health care; the variety of patients, a perfect reflection of the immigration trends in this area and surgical challenges and advances. She may even tell a ghost story for good measure.               


 

Event Information:

Location: Benjamin Franklin Museum

Enter at Market Street entrance, between 3rd and 4th Streets

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Time: 7:00 PM

Cost: $10 for members, $15 for General Public

 

Pre-registration is required to attend the Speaker Series programs. 

  

 
5K Run - Sunday, June 29th

 

Freedom 5K 

Registration is now open

 

 

The Freedom 5K run hosted by the Friends of Independence National Historical Park is a fun, timed race through the streets of Philadelphia in Old City and along the pathways of Independence National Historical Park.  The 2014 5K charity run supports the Friends of Independence and our Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Fund. 

The Freedom 5k Run in Philadelphia will be more than just a run... it will change history.  Well, maybe not change it... but it could alter our way of thinking for the day.  On June 29th, Loyalists and Patriots will meet on the grounds of Independence National Historical Park and "run it out" for Independence.  Will the Loyalist win and claim victory for Great Britain or will the Patriots rally again and fight their way to freedom?  Only our runners can decide and you must choose which side to fight for in this battle for independence.

For more information, Click Here

 
Cocktails with the Curator
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
6 to 8 pm

 

Ever want to know more about Philadelphia's first Museum?  Maybe you are interested in the entrepreneur family behind the museum? Or maybe you just want a chance to meet new people and enjoy a drink or two!

  

Whatever your reason to attend, do not miss out on our first event for the new year.  Learn the stories behind Independence National Historical Park's art collection.  This is a great chance to meet new friends, visit with your old friends and enjoy an evening in the Portrait Gallerys of the Second Bank of the United States.

  

Historical Punch, wine and light appetizers

will be served.

We will also have a guest appearance by Charles Willson Peale himself when we sing Happy Birthday to him!

   

Event Information

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Cost: Friends Members - $10

         General Public - $15

Bring a friend (who is new to the group) and receive free admission!

 

Location: Second Bank of the United States

420 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

 

 

To Register, Click Here

 

 * Young Friends of Independence's events are for 21-40 year old professionals or for anyone who is interested in the program the organization is hosting

 
Save the Date
  
  
May 21, 2014
Speaker Series featuring Rick Wiggin who will be presenting on The Army of the Revolution: Myths, Realities & Forgotten Heroes - Findings from Recent Investigations. (Click Here for information)

 

May 22, 2014

Young Friends Annual Garden Party

Our Annual Garden party will be held in the beautiful Rose Garden of Independence National Historical Park.  Please check our website for updates.

 

June 29, 2014 

Freedom 5K Run

Join us as we re-write history through exercise.  Course will take runners through the streets of Old City and the paths of Independence National Historical Park.  Registration is now open!