Independence Visitors Center
Michigan College Student Bring Laughs To Philadelphia For A Good Cause
The eight honors students from Mott Community College are doing community service in Philadelpha as clowns, promoting an anti-bullying agenda.
City Set To Tap Keg On Fifth Annual Philly Beer Week
What began as a salute to all things beer five years ago has grown into an annual rite of Spring. The fifth annual Philly Beer Week begins Friday evening.
New Area Brewery To Debut At Friday’s Philly Beer Week Opening Tap
Attention beer lovers: A new brewery is about to debut its creations here in Philadelphia.
Elderly ‘Flash Mob’ Invigorates City’s Monthlong Celebration of Arts and Aging
It was part of the “Celebrate Arts and Aging” program of the Philadelphia Corporation For Aging.
Popular Tourist Bus Loop Back In A Phlash
The Phlash Downtown Loop returns for the 2012 season, beginning on Friday, with a couple of new destinations.
For Ben Franklin’s 306th Birthday, Music From One Of His Inventions
In honor of the 306th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, park rangers from Independence National Historical Park were demonstrating a musical instrument invented by Dr. Franklin.
City Hall Tours Slow To A Crawl During Occupy Philadelphia
The City Hall tours begin at the Visitor’s Center on the ground level, which used to be easily accessible through the City Hall courtyard. That changed when Occupy Philadelphia began last Thursday.
Two New Philadelphia Murals Highlight Societal Conflicts in Colonial America
“The hooks are actually where a lot of the carcasses of the cows were hung, and they remind you of some of the things that hooks were used for over the next 200 years in our history.”
Threatened Government Shutdown Would Close Liberty Bell, Independence Hall
If the federal government does shut down on Friday, some of Philadelphia’s top tourist attractions will be closed to the public.
February Is Date Month In Philly
Al Lee with the Independence Visitors Center has declared February date month in Philadelphia with “13 first dates,” a list of themed things to do with that special someone.
Tickets Going Fast For the 111th Mummers Parade
You’ll be able to see the Mummers strut their stuff and see what the judges see at the grand stand entertainment zone bleachers at 15th and Market Streets, but you’ll need a ticket.
Jewish History Museum Opens To The Public Friday
The National Museum of American Jewish History welcomes visitors to its new Independence Mall location.
Top Things To See In Independence National Historical Park
Located along the mall, visitors can see everything from the Liberty Bell to the Betsy Ross House to the National Constitution Center.
