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Family Program: Happy 283rd Birthday, Charles Willson Peale!

Independence National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Apr 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Join the American Philosophical Society Museum and Independence National Historical Park in celebrating Charles Willson Peale’s 283rd birthday! Learn more about this curious figure’s role in natural history. Visitors will be able to channel their inner naturalist through activities including drawing, identifying fossils, and more!

This is a free event from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Stop by for any amount of time throughout the program.

 

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

APS Museum, 104 S. 5th Street. Enter from 5th Street or the door on Independence Square.

Schedule

Date:

Apr 14, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Event Type

  • Partner Program
Tags: aps, american philosophical society, artist, charles willson peale, naturalist, american history, historic philadelphia