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Once Upon a Nation

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Date: 5/1/2008 - 10/30/2008

Independence After Hours Tour

Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC

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Storytelling Benches

Thirteen one-of-a-kind storytelling benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened.

Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with short three- to five-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history.

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Once Upon A Nation is a unique Philadelphia attraction that truly brings history to life.

Your experience includes Adventure Tours (paid walking tours), evening performances such as the interactive movie-musical “1776,” storytelling by historical heroes, Harmony Lane (Colonial characters and children’s games) and free storytelling benches throughout the historic district.

With such a wide variety of programming, there are many reasons to visit Philadelphia’s most historic square mile. And below are several itineraries that allow every visitor to enjoy Once Upon A Nation to the fullest.

Evening Programs:

Independence After Hours
Tippler's Tour
1776: The Movie-Musical (begins May 23)
An Evening with George Washington or Thomas Jefferson (beginning date TBD; visit Once Upon a Nation for updates)

Tours (begin Memorial Day Weekend):

Turmoil and Treason Tour
Colonial Kids' Quest

Franklin Square

Franklin Square features family-friendly attractions such as the Liberty Carousel, a Philadelphia-themed miniature golf course, storytelling benches, two playgrounds and the Square's centerpiece, the renovated Franklin Square Fountain.