May 2014

In This Issue

Volunteer Opportunities

Survey

Free Programs

Garden Party

Speaker Series

The Army of the Revolution:

Myths, Realities & Forgotten Heroes - Findings from Recent Investigations

Presented by Rick Wiggin

Author Rick Wiggin will be discussing his newest book, Embattled Farmers: Campaigns and Profiles of Revolutionary Soldiers from Lincoln, Massachusetts, 1775-1783, which profiles and traces the footsteps of 256 individual participants in the war. This is the comprehensive story of the connection of a New England farming community to the sweep of the Revolutionary War.

Revolutionary War participation was significantly greater than has been estimated by historians.

The root cause of the war was not taxes, per se, but the clash of 2 fundamentally different political traditions in England and in America.
Revolutionary Americans were much better traveled and more cosmopolitan than we typically give them credit for being.

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Volunteer Opportunity

Are you enthusiastic? Do you enjoy encouraging people to do their best? Want to try a new experience?

Then join us on Sunday,

June 29th in the morning

to help encourage runners to do their best and fight!

As volunteers, you will help direct participants along the course, hand out refreshments, register participants and so much more. The course for this 5k will include Independence National Historical Park, the streets of Old City and the scenic views of Penn's Landing.

For more information on

volunteer opportunities,

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Fun Opportunity

The World of Nicholas Biddle: A Cruise and Coach Tour

from the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation

On Saturday, May 17th, the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation will host a journey that takes participants from the Independence Seaport Museum to Andalusia, the home of Nicholas Biddle in Bucks county. Participants will travel by boat up the Delaware and than by motor coach.

Participants will enjoy a relaxing outdoor gourmet lunch, stroll the River Walk, take a guided tour of the gardens and the "Big House" and much more!

For more information and pricing, please visit their website:

http://www.lewisandclarkphila.org /

Contact Us

Friends of Independence National Historical Park
143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215-861-4971

Are you a Loyalist or a Patriot?

Join the Freedom 5K Run

re-write history... through exercise

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 Bicycle Fund will go towards the purchasing and maintenance of bicycles for our Law Enforcement Rangers as they pedal around our 54+ acre park keeping locals and visitors safe. Our goal is to make sure that each of our rangers has a bike that fits them properly and has all the necessary safety equipment.

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, Loyalist 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.

Date: Sunday, June 29, 2014

Time:

Check -in: 6:30 am

Race begins: 7:30 am

Location: Check in on Independence Mall,

1 N. Independence Mall W. Philadelphia, PA 19106

Cost

$30 for Adult Runners (21+)

$20 for Student Runners (20 or younger)

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Thank you to our Sponsors

Young Friends of Independence

2nd Annual Garden Party

featuring

Independence National Historical Park's

Rose Garden

Join the Young Friends as we welcome summer with our annual Garden Party. Stroll through the fragrant brick paths, sip cocktails under the cooling shade and try your luck at one of the traditional lawn games played on the lawns of grand estates for years.

Refreshments will be served

We also invite all the ladies and gentleman to be a part of our contests and try to win a prize.

For the ladies, we will be hosting a fancy hat contest. Come bedecked in your finest bonnet with all the frills, feathers and flowers you can manage.

For the gentleman, start practicing your Windsor knots and bowtie tying skills for our Tie Contest! The most extravagant, fancy tie will win a great prize!

Information:

Date: Thursday, May 22nd

Time: 6 to 8 pm

Location: The Rose Garden of Independence NHP

Cost: $10 for Friends Members, $15 for Non-members

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Free Events at INHP

Lucretia Mott's

Enduring Legacy

Come hear the story of this mother of five, Lucretia Mott. Lucretia, while maintaining a full routine as mother and housewife, became one of the most prominent and persistent advocates of the anti-slavery movement; as well a leader of the women's rights movement.

May 9, 10, 11 - 11:00-11:10, Liberty Bell Center

Honoring the Founding Mothers

Did you know that Mother's Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia? Join a park ranger for a tour of the Portrait Gallery and hear the stories about the "Founding Mothers" who inspire us with their courage and determination.

May 10 & 11 - 3:00-3:30 - Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.

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Heroism and Sacrifice During the American Revolution

Join a park to learn more about the struggles and sacrifices made by members of the military during the American Revolution.

May 24 & 25 - 3:00-3:30 - Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S.