On the tour, visitors will view the coining operations from 40 feet above the factory floor. See the first coining press, used to strike our nation’s first coins in 1792, and other historic artifacts. Marvel at the seven glass mosaics created by Tiffany of New York to celebrate the opening of the Third Mint building in 1901. These five-foot treasures highlight the coining processes in ancient Rome. Meet Peter the Mint Eagle, a real Bald Eagle who made the First United States Mint his home. Today’s Mint artists still study Peter when working on new eagle designs.
The American Philosophical Society is the oldest learned society in the United States. Founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, it continues its mission of “promoting useful knowledge” through research, fellowships, and public outreach.
Woodmere Art Museum celebrates Philadelphia art and artists.
On view: "Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts." Presented in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia, this exhibition features selections from Jesse Krimes’s Elegy Quilt series (2020–present), a body of work that renders the personal effects of the U.S. carceral system through portraits of domestic spaces. Drawing on his own experience with incarceration, Krimes gathers donated clothing and textile fragments from currently and formerly incarcerated individuals and reconstitutes them into intricately patterned quilts that meditate on memory, loss, alienation, and comfort. Continuing in the spirit of American quilting traditions, the works situate these narratives within broader histories of communal making and resilience.
Experience the energy of the Five Points Night Market, a vibrant celebration bringing food, music, and community pride to Rising Sun Avenue. Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, shop local vendors, and take in live performances, summer fun, and activities for all ages—all in one lively neighborhood gathering you won’t want to miss.
Visitors can expect to learn about the First Continental Congress and the history of the Carpenters' Company, see several large models of Carpenters' Hall that explain its construction (including a Lego model of the Hall), and view historic tools while enjoying the historic ambience of the main Hall.
Visitors of all ages can discover the history of the Philadelphia region through the lens of the Delaware River at the Independence Seaport Museum. Home to two floors of hands-on, interactive exhibitions, guests can also explore the Seaport Boat Shop and get an up-close-and-personal view of this storied maritime tradition.
Visitors will be able to tour the gardens and the historical tour of the Mansion. Tea and Biscuits will also be provided on the 2nd floor. Visitors will also get a special look into Revolutionary War history and the details...
For more than two centuries, Belmont Mansion has stood as a witness to history. Built in 1745 and later connected to the Underground Railroad through the courage and conviction of the abolitionist community who gathered here, Belmont remains one of Philadelphia’s most significant historic landmarks. Its walls hold stories not only of the past, but of the enduring pursuit of freedom, education, and justice.
While you’re at the Museum for Art in Wood, experience "Muliebrity" by Viola Bordon and "Suite Américaine" by BA Harrington, rethink American history through the lens of craft and women’s labor. Bordon reimagines Lady Liberty in a richly layered textile work that questions who freedom has truly served, while Harrington transforms historic furniture forms to reveal and celebrate the work of women long hidden inside them. Together, the exhibitions uncover how national identity has been shaped by gender, power, and the stories we choose to display.
