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• Independence National Historical Park

  Family Fun: The Curiosity Zone

  • Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  • Location: Portrait Gallery in the Second Bank of the U.S., Chestnut Street between 4th and 5th Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  Try your hand at activities inspired by artist Charles Willson Peale.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  For Kids: Barnacles and Bullets

  • Time: 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM,4:00 PM to 4:15 PM
  • Location: New Hall Military Museum, Chestnut Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  Find out what it would have been like to serve in the Continental Army or Navy during the American Revolution during this hands-on program.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  For Kids: Military Muster

  • Time: 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM,3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Location: Signers Garden, corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Learn marching and musket etiquette in this fun and spirited muster for kids.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Gallery Tour: Charles Willson Peale

  • Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM,2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Location: Second Bank Portrait Gallery, Chestnut Street, between 4th and 5th Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  Discover the wonderful collection of portraits of the founding generation that Charles Willson Peale created in this ranger-led gallery tour.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Gallery Tour: Orientation Tour to the Portrait Gallery

  • Time: 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM,1:30 PM to 1:45 PM,3:30 PM to 3:45 PM,4:30 PM to 4:45 PM
  • Location: Second Bank of the U.S., Chestnut Street between 4th and 5th Sts.
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  See original portraits of the Founding Fathers, and some of the Founding Mothers!

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Living History: Colonial Stations

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Location: Various locations in the park
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Famous and not-so-famous historical figures will captivate you with their past.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Living History: Reading of the Declaration

  • Time: 3:45 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: Barry Statue on Independence Square, between 5th and 6th Streets and Chestnut and Walnut Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Come join the Once Upon a Nation History Makers as they read from select passages of the Declaration of Independence.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Storytelling: Once Upon a Nation

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: At storytelling benches in various locations in and around Independence Park
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Stop by all 13 Once Upon a Nation storytelling benches to hear captivating tales from Philadelphia's past.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Walking Tour: Dr. Franklin's Philadelphia

  • Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Location: Meet at the entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Franklin Court, enter at Market or Chestnut Streets, between 3rd and 4th Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  Get to know this multifaceted founding father in a one hour walking tour through Franklin's Philadelphia.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Walking Tour: In the Paths of the Founders

  • Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Location: Meet in the Signers Garden, corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Everyday from 06/24/2017 to 09/04/2017

  Join a park ranger for this orientation walking tour of Independence National Historical Park.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  For Kids: Colonial Kids' Quest Puppet Show

  • Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM,1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
  • Location: Behind Carpenters' Hall, Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Friday, July 21, 2017

  Your family can help animal puppets find the Declaration of Independence.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Living History: Adams-Jefferson Debate "We Differ As Rational Friends"

  • Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • Location: Congress Hall, enter through security at 5th and Chestnut Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Saturday, July 22, 2017

  John Adams and Thomas Jefferson debate and discuss the issues that divided them - and the young nation.

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• Independence National Historical Park

  Walking Tour: The Women's American Revolution

  • Time: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Location: Signer's Garden, corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets
  • Fees: FREE

  Friday, August 18, 2017

  Follow in the footsteps of the women who used Independence Square to fight their own revolution.

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