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TOURS AROUND THE PARK
Happy Birthday Thaddeus Kosciuszko Celebrate Thaddeus Kosciuszko's Birthday (February 4, 1746) all weekend. Join a Park Ranger for a special tour of the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank featuring Kosciuszko and other notable foreign Generals who helped America win independence. 2:00 PM Saturday and Sunday, February 4 & 5.
The Many Faces of George Washington Celebrate George Washington's Birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew. 2:00pm at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank Wednesday, February 18 and Thursday, February 19
The Underground Railroad in Philadelphia During the 18th and 19th centuries Philadelphia was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn more about the people and places connected to this important era in Black history during this 30 minute slide program at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank at 1:00. Saturdays in February
The President's House Learn more about the house that stood at the corner of 6th and Market Streets and the various individuals (both free and enslaved) that lived there. This 30 minute slide program will be shown at the Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank at 1:00. Sundays in February
Independence Library and Archives information
Historical Documents Download the source documents that shaped the United States. Read about the important contributions of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Paine, Franklin, and others.
Independence First Bloom program
First Bloom is a National Park Foundation program that connects kids between 4th and 6th grades to nature and national parks
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