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To Do: History and Culture in Philadelphia

Walkable History and Culture

The 2016 Conference Venue and Host Hotel are located in the heart of Old City. This means
there is a plethora of historical sites to check out within a walkable, 1 mile radius of the Host

Hotel. A few highlights:

Liberty Bell:

This iconic symbol of American Liberty is housed in a glass building at

6th Street & Market Street. You can line up and go through security to

view the bell up close but if you’re in a rush, it’s also fully visible from

the sidewalk.

Address: 526 Market St (.5 Miles) Hours: 9:00am-7:00pm Cost: Free

National Constitution Center:

The Center features range of exhibits, live performances, and

programs that illuminate constitutional freedoms and immerse you

in the extraordinary story of “We the People”.

Address: 525 Arch St (.8 mile) Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm Cost: $14.50

Betsy Ross House:

The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights
and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and learn about Betsy through
interactive programming. Address: 239 Arch St (.5 mile) Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm Cost: $5

Independence Hall

In 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed
the Declaration of Independence here. Eleven
years later, delegates to the Constitutional Convention created
and signed the enduring framework of government—the US
Constitution.

Address: 526 Market St (.5 Miles) Hours: 9:00am-7:00pm Cost: Free

Christ Church & Burial Ground:

Christ Church is known as The Nation’s Church because Revolutionary-era
leaders worshiped there. The Burial Ground (3 blocks away) is the final
resting place for prominent national leaders, including Benjamin Franklin.

Church: Address: 2nd St & Market St ) Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Cost: Free

Burial Ground: 400-500 Arch St 10:00am-5:00pm $2

Elfreth’s Alley

“America’s Oldest Residential Neighborhood”, the 32 buildings along Elfreth’s Alley

were built from 1720s-1830s, and reveal the stories of everyday life in the spaces

that America’s founders knew. Learn more through the guidebook available at

the museum.

Address: Museum—126-126 Elfreth’s Alley (.5 mile) Hours: 12:00pm-5:00pm Cost: $5

Carpenter’s Hall

This historic building was a meeting place of the 13
colonies that became the US, the location of the first
bank robbery, and the house of America’s first spies.

Address: 320 Chestnut St (.3 mile) Cost: Free
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm (except Monday)

To Do: History and Culture in Philadelphia

History and Culture: A Cab (or Bus) Ride Away

A few more worthwhile sites within the city limits...

The Franklin Institute:

One of the oldest and premier centers of science education
and development in the country, the Franklin Institute delights

and dazzles youth and adults alike. Highlights include an
interactive Brain Exhibition, a walk-in heart, a train factory, a
planetarium, an exhibit on the science of sports, and more!

Address: 222 N 20th St (2.2 Miles) Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm Cost:

$19.95

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University:

Visitors to the Academy get face to face with towering dinosaurs, meet
live animals, and explore a tropical garden with live butterflies. The
museum offers surprises from interactive science exhibits to a children’s
discovery center, a fossil dig, and opportunities to interact with real
science experts.|

Address: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkway (2 Miles) Hours: 10:00am-4:30pm Cost: $15.95

Betsy Ross House:

The Betsy Ross House, the birthplace of the American flag, is alive with the sights
and sounds of the 18th century. Tour the house and learn about Betsy through in-
teractive programming.

Address: 239 Arch St (.5 mile) Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm Cost: $5