Sons of the American Revolution Showcase on Independence Mall

Join in the festivities on Independence Mall! 

9:00 Meet Benjamin Franklin

10:00 Hear the Saint Andrews Bagpipe Band

11:00 Meet Rob Skead, children's author of the Revolutionary War Adventures series

11:30 See the Rhode Island Regiment, a Continental Army Integrated Unit

1:00 Meet Danielle Allen, author of Our Declaration

2:00 Independence 250 Celebration with special guest, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker

3:00 Meet Emily Sneff, author of When the Declaration Was News

4:00 Sons of the American Revolution Youth, Public Service and Veterens awards

6:00 The color guard, led by the Saint Andrews Society bagpipers, will march to the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier and perform a bench dedication commemorating the 250th anniversary of our Independence. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Independence Mall, between 5th and 6th Streets, and Market and Chestnut Streets

Schedule

Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Exhibition/Show
• Festival
• Partner Program