Hey Gen Z—Ready to race through history? Grab your bestie and join us for Slice of History: A Race Through Time. It’s part scavenger hunt, part time-travel adventure and all fun. • Form a team of two • Solve clues, crush challenges • Visit iconic historic sites • Meet a Founding Father (and yes, a Founding Mother too) • Top it all off with pizza and beer in our charming courtyard This isn’t your average history lesson. It’s fast-paced, slightly competitive and a whole lot of fun, with great prizes on the line.
THE PHILADELPHIA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Franklin Square with giant illuminated sculptures, authentic Chinese food, cultural performances, the Franklin Square Fountain Show and more, all in the shadow of the iconic 200-foot-long dragon!
This Mother's Day weekend, treat the mom in your life (or yourself!) to a one-of-a-kind experience at the historic Betsy Ross House. Take part in a hands-on workshop where you'll create your very own needle book - a beautiful, practical accessory that dates back to the 1800's. No crafting experience? No problem! This event is designed for the beginners and seasonal makers alike.
Step back in time to 1774 and take a front row seat to all the action at the First Continental Congress. Watch the Founders debate independence in the place where it happened and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the performance. See Charles Thomson and Patrick Henry reminisce about the opening days of the Congress and learn how representatives from different colonies came together to become Americans. Witness Patrick Henry and Joseph Galloway argue about Congress’ proposal to protest British taxes and stopping trade with the Empire and the proposed union between the colonies.