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MARCHMARCH 1-31National Constitution Center, regular site hours: Women’s History Month – Ongoing events include the Philadelphia Girl Power show, where visitors can learn about the remarkable women who have called Philadelphia home, such as Betsy Ross and Marian Anderson; and a self-guided tour of the Center’s main exhibition, The Story of We the People, which highlights defining moments in women’s history. In connection with American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition, the Center will feature programming that explores the Women’s suffrage movement and changing role of women in society during the ’20s. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.orgMARCH 1Franklin Square, Open 10 a.m. daily weather permitting: Season Opening – Philadelphia’s favorite Square is back for another season of rides on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, rounds of Philly Mini Golf and delicious fare from SquareBurger (opens 3/23). Free. Attractions ticketed. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgBetsy Ross House, 5-8 p.m.: First Friday Kick-off Women’s History Month at an opening reception for the new exhibit, Flags to Riches: The Stories of Rebecca Franks & Betsy Ross. Meet Rebecca and Betsy, enjoy tours of the exhibit and House and light refreshments. Tickets are $5. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.orgChemical Heritage Foundation, 5-8 p.m.: First Friday: Smoke, Salt & Citrus – Whether smoked, salted, or pickled, cured fish gets its staying power through chemistry. CHF’s in-house kitchen-science team, Jen Dionisio and Gigi Naglak, will demonstrate the science of curing seafood. Presentations take place at 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Free. chemheritage.org/visit/eventsMARCH 1-3Liberty Bell Center, 10:30-10:40 a.m.: Ladies of Liberty Justice and Equality – Hear the inspiring stories of Lucrecia Mott (Fridays), Katherine Wentworth Ruschenberger (Saturdays) and Susan B. Anthony (Sundays) and their crusades for women’s rights. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/indeMARCH 2Franklin Court Printing Office, 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Gentlewomen of the Press: Women Printers of the 18th Century – From Deborah Franklin and her assistance at her husband’s shop to Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first copy of the Declara- tion of Independence to include the names of the signers; learn more about this fascinating group of women. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/indePresident’s House Site Memorial, 12:30-12:40 p.m.: Women of the President’s Household – Join a park ranger for a talk about the women (both enslaved and free) who lived at the site. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/indeMARCH 2 & 3New Hall Military Museum, 1:30-1:40 p.m.: Wives of the Generals – Find out more about the women whose personal sacrifices helped win the American Revolution. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/inde

Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Women’s History Celebration – Join a special program led by a Park Ranger highlighting the contributions of women to our nation. Free. (800) 537-7676, nps.gov/indePortrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Stories of Struggle – Join a park ranger for a slide 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/indeMARCH 8-10Liberty Bell Center, 10:30-10:40 a.m.: Ladies of Liberty Justice and Equality – See March 1-3 for complete description. MARCH 9Franklin Court Printing Office, 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Gentlewomen of the Press: Women Printers of the 18th Century – See March 2 for complete description. President’s House Site Memorial, 12:30-12:40 p.m.: Women of the President’s Household See March 2 for complete description.MARCH 9 & 10New Hall Military Museum, 1:30-1:40 p.m.: Wives of the Generals – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Women’s History Celebration See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Stories of Struggle – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.MARCH 15-17Liberty Bell Center, 10:30-10:40 a.m.: Ladies of Liberty Justice and Equality – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Historic Philadelphia Center, 12-4 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Enjoy free themed coloring activity for kids. Wear green and tickets to the Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater are half price! Free; Show ticketed. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgMARCH 16Franklin Court Printing Office, 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Gentlewomen of the Press: Women Printers of the 18th Century – See March 2 for complete description. President’s House Site Memorial, 12:30-12:40 p.m.: Women of the President’s Household See March 2 for complete description.MARCH 16 & 17New Hall Military Museum, 1:30-1:40 p.m.: Wives of the Generals – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Women’s History Celebration See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Stories of Struggle – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.MARCH 22-24Liberty Bell Center, 10:30-10:40 a.m.: Ladies of Liberty Justice and Equality – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.

MARCH 23Franklin Court Printing Office, 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Gentlewomen of the Press: Women Printers of the 18th Century – See March 2 for complete description. President’s House Site Memorial, 12:30-12:40 p.m.: Women of the President’s Household See March 2 for complete description.MARCH 23 & 24New Hall Military Museum, 1:30-1:40 p.m.: Wives of the Generals – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Women’s History Celebration See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Stories of Struggle – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.MARCH 24National Constitution Center, 12-5 p.m.: Free Admission – Admission is free in honor of Women’s History Month courtesy of PwC. See March 1-31 for highlights of Women’s History activities. Free. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.orgMARCH 25-31National Constitution Center, regular site hours: Spring Break – During Spring Break programming (thru 4/7), children and their families can delve deeper into the Roaring ’20s with daily workshops that explore the era’s music, dance, literature, politics, and much more. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.orgMARCH 29-31Liberty Bell Center, 10:30-10:40 a.m.: Ladies of Liberty Justice and Equality – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.MARCH 30Franklin Court Printing Office, 11:30-11:40 a.m.: Gentlewomen of the Press: Women Printers of the 18th Century – See March 2 for complete description. President’s House Site Memorial, 12:30-12:40 p.m.: Women of the President’s Household See March 2 for complete description.MARCH 30 & 31New Hall Military Museum, 1:30-1:40 p.m.: Wives of the Generals – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 3-3:30 p.m.: Women’s History Celebration See March 2 & 3 for complete description.Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., 4-4:30 p.m.: Stories of Struggle – See March 2 & 3 for complete description.MARCH 31Franklin Square, 12 p.m.: Great Egg Hunt Join a local tradition! The Easter Bunny has left lots of eggs in the Square... get in on the search! On-site pre-registration required beginning at 11 a.m. For children 12 & under. Free. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.org

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American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. oversees the Once Upon A Nation initiative, Betsy Ross House,the Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater and

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FUNDERS: The Lenfest Foundation • Parx Casino • William Penn Foundation • PECO • The ACE GroupLincoln Financial Group Foundation • ARAMARK • Board of Directors of City Trusts • William J. Avery

Brett’s Pony • Cash Is King Racing Stable • Team Smarty and the Chapman Family • Kathy and Peter Linneman PNC Bank • Valley Forge Convention and Visitor’s Bureau • Friends of Valley Forge • Cortright Wetherhill, Jr.

Google • Otto Haas Charitable Trust • American Express • American Institute for History Education Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission • Hersha Hospitality Trust • Edward G. Rendell

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries • Adventure Aquarium • Wells Fargo • Blank Rome LLP • Mathew Kraut William H. Haines, IV • The HBE Foundation • Brulee Catering • Religious Society of Free Quakers

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ONGOINGBetsy Ross House, 10 a.m-5 p.m.: Flags to Riches: The Stories of Rebecca Franks & Betsy Ross – New exhibit looks at these two very different women. A rich Philadelphia socialite who swore allegiance to the British flag during the Revolution and a middle-class Quaker trades- woman who stitched her loyalties to a rebel flag. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, betsyrosshouse.orgBetsy Ross House, 10 a.m-4 p.m.: Meet Betsy Meet America’s most famous flag maker as she plies her trade in the country’s only working 18th-century upholstery shop. Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.orgBetsy Ross House, regular site hours: Stitching the Story Together – Did she or didn’t she? You decide as you get the facts about Betsy Ross and the sewing of our nation’s first flag in the new ‘mini-exhibit.’Free with admission. (215) 686-1252, historicphiladelphia.orgChrist Church, regular site hours: The Patriot Church – Visit the “Nation’s Church” known for its role in the early history of the US and experience living history in a 317-year old active church. Sit where President Washington and Benjamin Franklin did, while hearing stories of how vision, faith, and courage shaped the founding of the nation. Suggested donation: $3 Ad.; $2 Child. (215) 922-1695, christchurchphila.orgChrist Church Burial Ground, 11 a.m-3:30 p.m.: Revolutionary Americans The burial ground is the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin, other founding fathers and

over 4000 people. The 15-minute guided tour features the history of the burial ground, stops at the graves of the five signers as well as other notable people. Tour is $5 Ad.; $2 Child; $25 groups up to 25, which includes admission. (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.comHistoric Philadelphia Center, regular site hours: Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater – Join Ben Franklin on a patriotic journey in 360 degree 3D. From the bald eagle to the Statue of Liberty, discover the stories behind some of America’s most enduring symbols of freedom in this 15-minute show. Tickets are $6 Ad.; $5 Child.; Family Four Pack, $20. (215) 629-4026, historicphiladelphia.orgNational Constitution Center, regular site hours: American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition – Step back in time to an era of flappers and suffragists, bootleggers and temper- ance workers, and real-life legends like Al Capone and Carry Nation in the first comprehensive exhibition about America’s most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup. Tickets are $17.50 Ad.; $15 Sr. & Stud.; $11 Child. 4-12; includes regular museum access. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.orgNational Constitution Center, 10:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Fridays: Behind the Bronze Tours In this behind-the-scenes tour of the Center’s iconic Signers’ Hall discover the real story of America’s famous Founding Fathers. Free with admission. (215) 409-6700, constitutioncenter.org

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HISTORIC SITESArch Street FriendsMeeting House E3 320 Arch Street - (215) 627-2667 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sugg. Don. $2 The AthenaeumOf Philadelphia C7 219 South 6th Street - (215) 925-2688 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREEBetsy Ross House F3 239 Arch Street - (215) 686-1252Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Ad. $5; Ch./Sr./Stud./Mil.$4; Audio Guide (includes admission): Ad. $7; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $6Bishop White House E6 309 Walnut StreetClosedCarpenters’ Hall E5320 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-0167 Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREEChrist Church Philadelphia F4 2nd Street above Market Street (215) 922-1695 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Info available in 20 languages. Sugg. Don.: Ad. $3; Stud. $2 Christ Church Burial Ground D35th & Arch Streets - (215) 922-1695Mon.-Sat.10 a.m.-4 pm; Sun.12-4 p.m. weather permitting; Ad.$2; Ch. (ages 5-18) $1. Guided tours 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for additional feeCity Tavern F6138 South 2nd Street - (215) 413-1443 Daily from11:30 a.m. Congregation Mikveh Israel D4 44 North 4th Street - (215) 922-5446 FREE. mikvehisrael.org for worship schedule Congress Hall C5 6th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Declaration House B4 4 South 7th Street - (800) 537-7676 Wed.-Fri. 12-4 p.m.Edgar Allan PoeNational Historic Site C4 532 North 7th Street - (215) 597-8780 Closed for repair 3/1-6/30Elfreth’s Alley F2124-126 Elfreth’s Alley - (215) 574-0560 Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Museum: Ad. $5; Ch. 6-18 $1; under 6 FREEFranklin Court E4314-322 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 FREE Printing O�ce: Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gentlewomen of the Press (Women Printers of the 18th Century) Sat. 11:30 a.m.; (10 min)U.S. Post O�ce: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Franklin Court Museum: Closed Museum Store: Closed Fragments of Franklin CourtWed.-Fri. 12-4 p.m.Franklin Square C16th & Race StreetsOpen 10 a.m. daily weather permittingFree Quaker Meeting House C35th & Arch Streets - (215) 629-5801 Daily 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE Germantown White House C55448 Germantown Ave. - (215) 597-7130Closed

Gloria Dei “Old Swedes”Church916 South Swanson Street - (215) 389-1513 Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE Great Essentials Exhibit C5West Wing of Independence Hall(800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE Independence Hall C5Chestnut Street between 5th & 6th Streets (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Please note, security screening closes 15 minutes before the building; FREE Kosciuszko Nat. Memorial E8301 Pine Street - (215) 597-9618Sat. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. FREEMikveh Israel Cemetery A7823 Spruce Street - (215) 922-5446 Mid-summer: Tues., Fri., & Sun.; rest of year by appt. only Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church C9419 South 6th Street - (215) 925-0616 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Services. Donation suggested. Tours by appt. Old City Hall D55th & Chestnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE Old First Reformed Church E14th & Race Streets - (215) 922-4566Tours by appt. FREE Old Pine Street Church & Historic Graveyard D8412 Pine Street - (215) 925-8051Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sun. open for Services; Closed daily 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tours by reservation; Open to walk through FREE Old St. Augustine Church D14th Street at the Ben Franklin Bridge Tours by appt. (215) 627-1838 FREE Old St. Joseph’s Church &National Shrine E6321 Willings Alley - (215) 923-1733 Call for hours & tours. FREEOld St. Mary’s Church D7252 South 4th Street - (215) 923-7930 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open for Services or by appt. FREEPhysick House E8321 South 4th Street - (215) 925-7866 �urs.-Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Last tour at 4 p.m. Gen. $5; Stud./Sr. $4Groups over 10 $3 each; Under 6 FREEPortrait Gallery At theSecond Bank D5420 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 Pro�les (demonstration): Sat. & Sun. 2 p.m. 15 minWomen’s History Month Program: Sat. & Sun. 3 p.m. 30 minStories of Struggle (slide program): Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. 30 min Powel House E7244 South 3rd Street - (215) 627-0364 �urs.-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 St. George’s UnitedMethodist Church E1235 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 E83rd & 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 The President’s House Site E8555 Market StreetDaily 8 a.m.-9 p.m. FREE Women of the President’s Household: Sat. 12:30 p.m. 10 min.Todd House E64th & Walnut Streets - (800) 537-7676 Closed

MUSEUMSAmerican PhilosophicalSociety (APS) Museum D6 104 South 5th Street - (215)-440-3442Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. African American MuseumIn Philadelphia B3 7th & Arch Streets - (215) 574-0380 Wed.-Sun.; Ad. $10; Ch. (4-12 yrs.) $8; Stud. (w/ I.D.) $8; Sr. $8; Free to Members Chemical Heritage Found. E5315 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2222 Daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Open until 8 p.m. �rst Fri. of each month FREE Federal Reserve Bankof Philadelphia C26th & Arch Streets - (866) 574-3727 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Fireman’s Hall Museum F2147 North 2nd Street - (215) 923-1438 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FREE Independence SeaportMuseum H6211 Columbus Blvd. - (215) 413-8655 Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm. $12; Sr./Stud. $10; Ch. $7; Under 3 FREE. Liberty Bell Center C4526 Market Street - (800) 537-7676 Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Security screening closes 5 minutes before the building FREE National ConstitutionCenter D3525 Arch Street - (215) 409-6700 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; Ad. $14.50; Sr. (65+) Stud. w/ID & 13-18 $13; Ch. 4-12 $8; Active Mil. & Ch. under 3 FREE; National Liberty Museum E5321 Chestnut Street - (215) 925-2800 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 12-6 p.m. Sun. Ad. $7; Sr. $6; Stud. $5; Ch. FREE National Museum OfAmerican Jewish History D4101 South Independence Mall East(215) 923-3811 Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ad. $12; Sr./Stud. $11; Active Mil. with ID/Ch. under 12 FREENew Hall Military Museum E5322 Chestnut Street - (800) 537-7676 Sat.-Sun. 12 p.m.-4 p.m.Wives of the Generals: Sat.-Sun. 1:30 p.m. 10 min.Barnacles & Bullets: Sat.-Sun. 2:30 p.m. (demonstration/children’s program)

Pemberton House MuseumShop & Bookstore E5316 Chestnut Street - (215) 597-8019Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 15% discount for teachers with ID or proof of teaching FREEPhiladelphia History Museum B515 S. 7th Street - (215) 685-4830Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Ad. $10; Sr. $8; Stud. & 13-18 $6; Children 12 & under & active military free; Family Pack $20 Polish American Cultural Center Museum E6308 Walnut Street - (215) 922-1700 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE

OTHER SITESHistoric Philadelphia Center C56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. IndependenceVisitor Center C4Corner of 6th and Market Streets across from the Liberty Bell - (800) 537-7676. Daily 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; FREE

Junior Ranger Induction Ceremony: Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. (10 min.) Liberty 360 3D Show in the PECO Theater D56th & Chestnut Streets - (215) 629-4026 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ad. $6; Ch./Sr/Stud./Mil. $5; Family Four Pack $20 SquareBurger C16th & Race StreetsFrom 3/23; visit historicphiladelphia.org for complete hours of operationU.S. Mint D2151 N. Independence Mall East(215) 408-0114, Mon.- Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Language Services Park maps are available in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian and Spanish. The Visitor Center concierge staff is fluent in nine languages including Spanish, French, German and Italian. Information about the Liberty Bell and other park sites is available in multiple languages. See a NPS Ranger or the Visitor Center staff if you have a specific request.Accessibility For the hearing impaired, a portable loop system is available inside the Visitor Center, compatible with all telecoil equipped hearing aids, cochlear implants, and induction loop receivers. A receiver with headphones is also available if a hearing aid is not compatible. 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, NPS 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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