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HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA GAZETTE no. 55 ✯ april 2011 1

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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

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In this Issue Page 2 Independence Hall Ticketing Sponsors Historical Happenings Cont’d City Tavern Coupon

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:20 p.m.; also 4/10 & 4/13: Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson APRIL 1 Join a park ranger to celebrate Jefferson’s 268th birthday Franklin Square, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.: Opening Day with a gallery tour that examines his life and legacy. The 5th season kicks-off in the city’s favorite family spot! Play Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde a round of Philly Mini Golf, take a ride on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy the playground and top it all off with APRIL 12 lunch at SquareBurger. Free; some attractions are ticketed. Betsy Ross House, regular site hours thru 4/2012: (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org Rally ‘Round the Flag: Civil War Color Bearers & the Flags They Carried – New exhibit examines the most dangerous Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: job on the battlefield, the color bearer. It is guest curated by Dr. Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at the Wayne A. Huss, professor of history at Gywnedd-Mercy College. Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard PhilaFree with admission. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org delphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle. APRIL 13 $70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630 National Constitution Center, 6:30 p.m.: 1861: The Civil APRIL 2 War Awakening – The author of the new book, 1861, Independence Seaport Museum, 12-4 p.m.: Behind the shares the gripping account of how the Civil War began in Scenes Tours – On the first Saturday of the month (April – this program launching the Center’s commemoration of the December) go “behind the scenes” aboard the Olympia and Civil War sesquicentennial. Free; reservations required. Becuna. Tours meet at the ships and start on the hour. Free with (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Museum admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org National Museum of American Jewish History, 6:30-8 p.m.: APRIL 9 Saul Bellow: Letters – Hear from the editor of this Independence Seaport Museum, 6 p.m. – 10 a.m. 4/2: never-before-published collection of letters spanning Seaport Slumber with the Philadelphia Belle – Tour the eight decades written by the Nobel Prize winner. Museum and historic ships after-hours, sleep over at For pricing and information, (215) 923-3811 x 135; the Museum and take a narrated breakfast cruise aboard nmajh.org/publicprograms. Philadelphia’s newest waterfront attraction, the Philadelphia Belle.$70 per person. Advance reservations, (215) 413-8630 APRIL 14 National Museum of American Jewish History, 7-8 p.m.: National Museum of American Jewish History, It’s Your Story: Michael Caspi – The renowned chef shares 4-6 p.m.: A Passover Haggadah: Go Forth & Learn the experiences that brought him from a culinary family in Join the nationally renowned Rabbi David Silber as Jerusalem to Philadelphia’s Historic District by way of some of he shares new insights that help deepen the Passover New York’s most famous restaurants. For pricing and inforexperience. For pricing and more information, call mation, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms (215) 923-3811 x 135 or visit nmajh.org/public programs

Welcome to Independence! At Independence National Historical Park, April means class trips, daffodils, and National Park Week! National Park Week is a presidentiallyproclaimed time to celebrate the diversity, beauty, and history found in our national park system. First proclaimed in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service, this week is a time to renew our passion and commitment to the resources we protect.

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Let the Adventures Begin! Once Upon A Nation’s Adventure Tours kick off this month.

Page 3 Site Hours G. Widman

Page 4 Map Tippler’s Tour

Have a colonial-style dinner at City Tavern, then eavesdrop on the Continental Congress on a July night in 1776 in Independence After Hours, 5:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. starting April 15. $75 adults; $70 seniors/students/ military; $50 12 & under. Drink a toast to the spirits of ’76 on the Tippler’s Tour, a colonial-style pub crawl 5:30 p.m. Thurs. starting April 14. Tickets are $35; $30 seniors/ students/military. Must be 21 with valid ID. All tours begin at the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets. For tickets and more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org.

Now Showing - LIBERTY 360 Betsy Ross House and shop for unique gift items. Liberty 360 runs: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; and Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in April. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under, seniors and active military members. For more information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit

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Celebrate spring by bringing the whole family to see the new Liberty 360, the first 360-degree, 3D experience ever developed, now showing in the new PECO Theater in the Historic Philadelphia Center. Step inside the specially-designed, cylindrical theater, and Benjamin Franklin appears in a groundbreaking 360-degree, 3D show. This is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! The new Historic Philadelphia Center serves as a hub for Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s attractions and tours. Get information about Franklin Square & the

During National Park Week, April 16 -24, the National Park Service is putting the focus on Healthy Parks, Healthy People to highlight the role of public lands in the growing movement to address the connection between human and environmental health. National Park Week is also a chance for all Americans to experience the majesty of the national park system for FREE. Visit any of America’s national parks and enjoy free admission all week long! Visit the Independence Visitor Center to pick up a list of daily events for National Park Week here at Independence National Historical Park. Want to share your National Park Week experiences? Visit us at www.nps.gov/inde and link to our Twitter or Facebook pages to post your own photos and stories!

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The Gazette is a joint venture of HPI and the National Park Service, produced with the support of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, The City of Philadelphia and other public trusts. If you have questions, comments or need more information about National Park Service sites or other historic sites in Philadelphia and its countryside, call 800-537-7676 or go to nps.gov/inde. HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA, INC. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, marketing and providing programming for the historic district. Once Upon A Nation is an initiative of HPI. For more information about Historic Philadelphia, Inc., call 215-629-4026 or log on to historicphiladelphia.org.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania National Park Service Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corp. Fairmount Park City of Philadelphia The Lenfest Foundation Delaware River Port Authority Parx Casino PECO William Penn Foundation The Pew Charitable Trusts ACE Charitable Foundation Lincoln Financial Group Foundation ARAMARK Connelly Foundation Philadelphia Eagles Go Green William J. Avery Brett’s Pony Cash is King Racing Stables Team Smarty and the Chapman Family Wayne S. Spilove

Independence Visitor Center Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority The Phillies Stonehenge Advisors Inc. Valley Forge Hotel Management Wick Fisher White Ian Comisky, Esq AutoTrader.com Beneficial Foundation Corporate Synergies Giordiano & Associates CPA’s, P.C. Roberts Event Group Streamline Payroll, LLC TD Bank Where Philadelphia Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Amtrak Omni Hotel at Independence Park Valspar WXPN Kids Corner William H. Haines, IV

Help sustain the magic of history. Make a tax-deductible donation. Visit www.historicphiladelphia.org or call 215-629-4026.

Independence National Historical Park does not endorse theorganizations and enterprises listed here but we wish to thankthem for their generous support of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.

H I S T O R I C A L APRIL 14 National Constitution Center, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 4/14-16; 12-3 p.m. 4/17: Spring Fling: Freedom of Expression through the Arts – A variety of artistic mediums explore freedom of expression using Parisian and American art forms of the early 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can create Parisian murals alongside professional chalk artists, enjoy live performances, film screenings and more. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org APRIL 15 Independence Seaport Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibit Opening – Drawn to the Water – Artists of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Capture Our Region’s Waterways –1840 to Present runs through 2011 and focuses on artwork featuring three waterways: the Schuylkill River, the Jersey Shore and the Delaware River. Free with admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:20 p.m.; also 4/15-16-17: Happy Birthday Charles Willson Peale – Join a park ranger as we celebrate the life and artistry of this painter born April 15, 1741 with a gallery tour of some of his most famous works. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 16 Independence Seaport Museum, 1-3 p.m.: Seafarin’ Saturday – Take the Science Festival River Raft Challenge to build a “raft” that will carry to safety as many crew members and as much treasure as possible! Free with admission. (215) 413-8630, phillyseaport.org APRIL 16-24 Independence National Historical Park: National Park Week – Ask at the Independence Visitor Center desk for a list of activities! Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 18-23 National Constitution Center, 10 am. – 3 p.m.; 12-5 p.m. Sun.: Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs Spring Break Programming – During spring break, families can explore stories of spies throughout history.

Lewis Katz, Esq. Google 1956 Otto Haas Charitable Trust PNC Foundation The McLean Contributionship Samuel S. Fels Fund Thomas Skelton Harrison Foundation The Van Alen Family Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn National Constitution Center Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Carol and Chuck Zacney Max & Me Catering Capital Wine & Spirits Company Religious Society of Free Quakers Jones Blank Rome LLP Starr Restaurants City Tavern Bittenbender Construction, LP Chapman Autogroup Cozen O’Connor Carol McC. Fitzgerald Hill International

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Visitors will learn about the tools used by law enforcement agencies to crack cases and catch spies. Free with admission to exhibit. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Betsy Ross House, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Spring Break Celebration – Enjoy make-and-take crafts and other fun activities for families during spring break week. Free while supplies last. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.org APRIL 22 National Constitution Center, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Earth Day Celebration – Learn how to do your part in helping your community “go green.” Crafts for children and special programs, too. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org National Liberty Museum, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Earth Day Celebration – Enjoy a special guided tour focusing on heroes who have taken care of the earth. Build your own “seed of change” by creating recycled paper flowers and more. Free with admission. (215) 925-2899, libertymuseum.org APRIL 23 National Museum of American Jewish History, 7-9 p.m.: Fourth Wall at the NMAJH – This onenight-only, co-curated presentation uses music, dance, theater, and more to evoke the early 20th-century Parisian cultural scene in celebration of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. For pricing and information, (215) 923-3811 x 135; nmajh.org/publicprograms Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 3-3:30 p.m.; also 4/24: The Battle of Lexington & Concord – The American Revolution officially began on April 19, 1775 with this battle. Join a park ranger for an illustrated program that will explore the events leading up to and including this history changing event. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde APRIL 24 Franklin Square, 12-3 p.m.: Great Egg Hunt A Square tradition on the Great Lawn (while supplies last). Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

ONGOING Christ Church Burial Ground, 12-3:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Americans – A 15-minute guided tour features the history of the burial ground and the revolutionary people with connections to Christ Church. Admission $2 adults or $5 w/guided tour; $1 students or $2 w/guided tour; $15 groups up to 20 w/guided tour for additional fee. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org Christ Church, regular site hours: The Patriot Church – A 20-minute guided tour features the religious, architectural, and political significance of one of the enduring institutions of Philadelphia. Suggested donation, $3 adults; $2 children. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.org City Tavern, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily: The Ales of the Revolution – Enjoy a sampling of ale recipes by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton. Colonial shrub is available for the children. (215) 413-1443, citytavern.com National Constitution Center, regular museum hours: Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America – Exhibit examines the challenges of securing the nation without compromising civil liberties. Through artifacts, multimedia elements, and interactive exhibits, visitors will uncover stories of espionage, treason, and deception from 1776 to today. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org National Constitution Center, 10 a.m., 11 a.m, 1 & 2 p.m.: Living News – Interactive theater show for grades 7-12 brings current constitutional issues to life, with a production and discussion session designed to help them understand their voices matter. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank, 4-4:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun.: Stories of Struggle – Join a park ranger for an illustrated program highlighting the stories of the people, places and events surrounding the founding and early years of the United States of America. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

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thanks the Partners & Sponsors who support Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square, Once Upon A Nation and Lights of Liberty.

To see Independence Hall obtain your FREE, timed ticket at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. Tickets are given out starting at 8:30 am each day; early arrivals have the greatest choice of times. Allow about 30 minutes to go through security at 5th and Chestnut Streets. Note: Use the restrooms in the Visitor Center or across the street from Old City Hall since there are no restrooms inside the secure area. Security closes at 4:45 p.m.

CITY TAVERN Savor specialties including pepperpot soup, Martha Washington’s chocolate mousse cake, General Washington & Thomas Jefferson’s recipes for ale. Serving lunch, dinner & drinks Tuesday- Sunday. Lunch from 11:30 a.m.; Dinner from 4:00 p.m. (Dinner on Sundays from 3:00 p.m.) Located at the Corner of 2nd & Walnut Streets 215-413-1443

Two entrées for the price of one! When you present this coupon for lunch or dinner. Valid Sunday through Friday *Only valid with the use of a major

credit card. *Discount will be determined as the least expensive entrée. *Children's meals are considered entrées. Not Valid for prix fixe menus or with any other discounts. Expires June 15, 2011. Not valid 4/22-24; 5/8; 5/28-29.

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H I S T O R I C Historic Sites Arch Street Friends Meeting House E3 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sugg. Don. $2  The Athenaeum Of Philadelphia C7 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Betsy Ross House F3 239 Arch Street - (215) 686-1252 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $4; Children/Students/Seniors/Military $3; Audio Guide Adults: $6; Children/Students/Seniors/Military: $5 Bishop White House E6 309 Walnut Street - Open Wed.-Sun.; request tours at the Independence Visitor Center desk. Carpenters’ Hall E5 320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Christ Church D3 Burial Ground 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 12-4 p.m.; Adults $2; Students $1;, Groups up to 25 people $15; Guided Tour, additional fee of $3/Adult, $1/Student City Tavern F6 138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Opens daily at 11:30 a.m.  Congress Hall C5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tours every 20 min. FREE  Declaration House B4 4 South 7th Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jefferson In Philadelphia Wed.-Fri. at 12 p.m. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site C4 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE  Elfreth’s Alley F2 124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Thur.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m., Museum: Adults $5; ages 6-18 $1; under 6 FREE Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia C2 6th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE  Franklin Court E4 314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676  Franklin Court Bookstore: Wed.-Sat.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Printing Office: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Museum: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin’s Glass Music 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Sat & Sun (15 min) U.S. Post Office: Mon.- Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin Square C1 6th & Race Streets - Daily 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free Quaker Meeting House C3 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-5801 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE  Germantown White House C5 5448 Germantown Ave. - (215) 597-7130 Fri.-Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Great Essentials Exhibit C5 West Wing of Independence Hall (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE  Historic Philadelphia Center C5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Independence Hall C5 Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets (800) 537-7676 - Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Security closes at 4:45 p.m.  Independence Visitor Center C4 Corner of 6th and Market Streets across from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676. Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony Sat.-Sun. 4-4:10 p.m. FREE   Kosciuszko Nat. Memorial E8 301 Pine Street - (215) 597-9618 Closed for renovations Liberty 360 in the PECO Theater D5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $7; Sr./military/ Stud. $6; 12 & under $6. Old City Hall D5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Physick House E8 321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4 Groups over 10 $3 each; Under 6 FREE Portrait Gallery At the Second Bank D5 420 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bank Orientation Tour: Wed.-Sun. 12 noon. (15 min.) Moses Williams: Cutter of Profiles demonstration: Sat & Sun. 2 p.m. (15 min) Powel House E7 244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 Thurs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4; Fam. $12; Under 6 FREE  Todd House E6 4th & Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Sun.- sign up at the Independence Visitor Center Desk.

Museums American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum D6 104 South 5th Street - (215) 440-3427 African American Museum In Philadelphia B3 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Adults $10; Youth (4-12 yrs.) $8 Students (w/ I.D.) $8; Senior Citizens $8; Free to Members  Chemical Heritage Foundation E5 315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; open until 8 p.m. first Fri. of each month. FREE Fireman’s Hall Museum F2 147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE 

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Independence Seaport Museum H6 211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 925-5439 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm. $9; Sr./Stud. $8; Ch. $6; Under 3 FREE. Sun. 10 a.m.-12 FREE  Liberty Bell Center C4 526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. no tickets required. Please note: Security closes at 4:55 p.m. FREE  National Constitution Center D3 525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur. 5-8 p.m. with $5 Adm.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Adult $12 Sr. $11 Ch. 4-12 $8; Active Mil. & Ch. under 4 FREE



National Liberty Museum E5 321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adult $7; Sr. $6 Stud. $5; Ch. FREE  National Museum Of American Jewish History D4 101 South Independence Mall East (215) 923-3811 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Adult $12; Sr./Active Mil./Stud. $11; Ch. under 12 FREE New Hall Military Museum E5 322 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Barnacles & Bullets Sat.-Sun. 3:30-3:45 p.m. Pemberton House Museum Shop & Bookstore E5 316 Chestnut Street - (215) 597-8019 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 15% discount for teachers with ID or proof of teaching FREE Polish American Cultural Center Museum E6 308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE U.S. Mint D3 5th & Arch Streets - (215) 408-0114 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Last visitors admitted at 4 p.m. FREE

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Christ Church Philadelphia F4 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Tours throughout the day. Sugg. Don.: Adult $3; Stud. $2  Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 FREE. mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule.  Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” Church 916 South Swanson Street - (215) 389-1513 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE  Mikveh Israel Cemetery A7 823 Spruce Streets - (215) 922-5446 FREE Summer Tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Tues.-Fri., & Sun.) Rest of year - By appt. only. Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church C9 419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. - Open for Services. Donation suggested. Tours by appt.

Old First Reformed Church E1 4th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566 Tours by appt. FREE  Old Pine Presbyterian Ch. D8 412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun.-Open for Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. FREE  Old St. Augustine Church D1 4th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge (215) 627-1838 Tours by appt. FREE  Old St. Joseph’s Church & National Shrine E6 321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Call for hours & tours. FREE Old St. Mary’s Church D7 252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or by appt. FREE SquareBurger C1 6th & Race Streets Closed; reopens April 1, 2011 St. George’s United Methodist Church E1 235 North 4th Street - (215) 925-7788 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. Groups by appt. only. FREE St. Peter Episcopal Church E8 3rd & Pine Streets - (215) 925-5968 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open until 3 p.m. after services. FREE 

SERVICES Services ☞ParkLanguage maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. There is information in several languages about the Liberty Bell and other park sites. See a Ranger or ask at the Visitor Center if you have a specific request.

Accessibility ☞Curb cuts are at corners on perimeter

sidewalks. All major sites have ramps. Photo albums with pictures of 2nd floor exhibits are available. Audio description of exhibits & AV are at Poe and Kosciuszko Houses, rangers describe exhibits elsewhere. All films are open captioned, with audio description and assisted listening. To arrange for American Sign Language services, please contact us at least two weeks in advance. Use the relay service (800-654-5984-TTY) to call (215-597-7130).

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