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Independence Hall
Aglow at night, thanks to a special lighting project completed in July 2005, Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Belmont Mansion
An exhibition of objects and artifacts recounts historic Belmont Mansion’s dramatic role as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Belmont is also renowned for its outstanding 18th-century Palladian architecture....
Credit: Photo by J. Smith for GPTMC
Blue Cross RiverRink
Skaters glide on ice against a picturesque backdrop at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing. Visitors can beat the chill with activities and snacks in the warming pavilion....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Merriam Theater
With musicals, concerts, ballets, events and more, there’s something for everyone at the Merriam Theater located on the iconic Avenue of the Arts. After the show, the audience can take advantage of Center City’s late-night restaurants, clubs and bars....
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Valley Forge National Historical Park
The National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge was constructed in 1914 to honor George Washington and his troops, who endured bitter winter months here during the American Revolution....
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Mütter Museum
This collection of 139 skulls is found in one of the most unusual museums anywhere—the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. The museum features specimens of anatomy and pathology and historic medical instruments. ...
Credit: Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
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...John Legend Headlines Philly's Independence Day Concert
Home-Grown Hit Makers The Stylistics Open The Show That Ends With A Spectacular Fireworks Display
He’s hot, he’s a hit-maker, and he’s headlining the Sunoco Welcome America! Sunoco Sweet Sounds of Liberty Concert & Fireworks extravaganza on July 4, 2008. John Legend, the University of Pennsylvania graduate and five-time Grammy Award winner, will cap off the Southwest July 4th Parade with a free concert on
...Ben Franklin And Betsy Ross To Marry In Philly On July 3
Philadelphia’s Premier Historic Re-enactors Will Tie The Knot During Sunoco Welcome America!’s POPS on Independence Concert
Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross are getting married, and it’s happening in Philadelphia. In reality, Ralph Archbold, the city’s nationally recognized Ben Franklin re-enactor, fell in love with Linda Wilde, who often portrays Betsy Ross, and they decided to get married. The couple will exchange vows in a public ceremony
...There's No Place Like Philly On The Fourth Of July
John Legend, Boyz II Men And The Real Wedding Of Ben Franklin And Betsy Ross Re-enactors Highlight The Free Nine-Day Festival
The nation’s birthplace is still the best place to celebrate America’s birthday. Sunoco Welcome America!, Philadelphia’s nine-day marathon of Independence Day events, kicks off on Saturday, June 28 and continues through Sunday, July 6, 2008. In between, each day is jam-packed with films, food, dancing, a parade, patriotic ceremonies and
...Curtains Rise On Fourth Of July Fun With Philly @ The Movies
Free Film Series Is A Highlight Of Sunoco Welcome America! Festival
Some of Hollywood’s biggest hits will be shown inside, outside and all around the town when Philly @ the Movies returns as part of the nine-day Sunoco Welcome America! Fourth of July festival, June 28 through July 6, 2008. The series of free flicks—two of which were filmed in the
...Kids Can Go 4th & Learn In Philly Over The Fourth
Sunoco Welcome America! Makes Education Fun
School is out, but kids can Go 4th & Learn during Sunoco Welcome America!, Philadelphia’s nine-day festival celebrating America’s birthday in America’s birthplace, Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6, 2008. The fun, two-hour programs weave together interactive games, musical performances, storytelling and cultural activities, and each child who
...Philadelphia Celebrates Black History 365 Days A Year
Events Really Heat Up In February, Giving Tourists Another Reason To Stay Overnight
Philadelphia celebrates African American history 365 days a year, but things really heat up in February when the region’s museums, arts and cultural organizations and historic sites pull out all the stops for Black History Month. The 2006 celebration will be especially festive as the African American Museum in Philadelphia
...Philadelphia's Top News And Events For 2008
History, Museums, Sports, Music And More In 2008
Openings:
- Please Touch Museum and Centennial District – When it opens on October 18, 2008, the children’s museum’s new location in Fairmount Park’s Memorial Hall—a National Historic Landmark built in 1876 for the Centennial Exhibition—will boast three times more space for exhibitions and programs. Just outside the museum,
Mother's Day Marks Its 100th Anniversary In 2008: Philadelphia Resident Anna Jarvis Conceived National Holiday
Philadelphia, The City Of Motherly Love, Will Honor Moms On Saturday, May 10, 2008
To mark the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day, started by Philadelphia resident and West Virginia native Anna Jarvis to honor her mother Anna Marie, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) and the Office of the City Representative are organizing the City of Motherly Love" celebration on Saturday, May
...Headliners Announced For Two Concerts During Philadelphia’s Sunoco Welcome America! Fourth Of July Festival
John Legend To Appear On July 4, Boyz II Men Slated For July 5
Revelers in town for Sunoco Welcome America!, Philadelphia’s annual Independence Day celebration, can enjoy two evenings of free concerts during the festival, which runs from Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, July 6. Five-time Grammy winner John Legend will take the outdoor stage at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of
...15 Reasons To Make Philadelphia Your Summer Vacation Destination
Summer’s The Season For History, Arts, Sports, Music And More In Philly
Summer in Philadelphia has long been the ideal time to celebrate our nation’s independence. This year, visitors can also learn about the tales of real pirates, gaze at contemporary American artwork, watch potential Olympic gymnasts in action, take the Presidential Oath of Office and experience other annual events that make
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