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The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) was founded in 2008 to bring professional and volunteer guides together, to act as a voice for our membership, and to ensure a high quality experience for every visitor in our city.

Reminder our usual monthly meeting has been pushed back to Wednesday October 21st, hope to see you all there! For a ful...
10/12/2026

Reminder our usual monthly meeting has been pushed back to Wednesday October 21st, hope to see you all there! For a full calendar of events sponsored by APT visit: https://phillyguides.org/events/

Happy Universal Music Day! Have you registered yet for the APT Fall Training? The long weekend focuses not only on music...
10/11/2026

Happy Universal Music Day! Have you registered yet for the APT Fall Training? The long weekend focuses not only on music but also food and art that makes a trip to Philadelphia so unforgettable. Visit: https://phillyguides.org/training-2/

On this day in 1905 Jane Winton was born in Philadelphia. Orphaned early in life, she was raised by various family membe...
10/10/2026

On this day in 1905 Jane Winton was born in Philadelphia. Orphaned early in life, she was raised by various family members and ultimately an elderly doctor who desired that she become a doctor. Jane had other ambitions and became a film actress, dancer, opera soprano, writer, and painter.

On this day in 2003, the Liberty Bell Center opens to the public. The night before, the 2080 pound bell was carefully wh...
10/09/2026

On this day in 2003, the Liberty Bell Center opens to the public. The night before, the 2080 pound bell was carefully wheeled in a custom-built, shock-absorbent steel transport frame late at night to ensure the iconic crack didn't widen.

On this day in 1895, Emilie Berliner founded the Berliner Gramophone Company in Philadelphia. Before Berliner, sound was...
10/08/2026

On this day in 1895, Emilie Berliner founded the Berliner Gramophone Company in Philadelphia. Before Berliner, sound was recorded on fragile wax cylinders (thanks to Edison). But Berliner changed everything by inventing flat disc records and the gramophone. His Philadelphia-based company pioneered mass-produced vinyl's direct ancestor and laid the groundwork for Victor Talking Machine Co. (later RCA Victor across the river in Camden). From vinyl records to streaming, Philly played a foundational role in how we listen to music today!

On this day in 1683, 13 mostly Dutch Quaker and Mennonite families from near the Dutch-German border arrive in Philadelp...
10/06/2026

On this day in 1683, 13 mostly Dutch Quaker and Mennonite families from near the Dutch-German border arrive in Philadelphia and later found Germantown nearby. It was named Germantown under the leadership of German Francis Daniel Pastorius and their arrival is now celebrated as German-American Day.

Happy Belated Birthday to Larry Fine, best known as one of the Three Stooges. Many sources list his birthday as October ...
10/05/2026

Happy Belated Birthday to Larry Fine, best known as one of the Three Stooges. Many sources list his birthday as October 5th but he was born on October 4, 1902 to a Russian Jewish family at 3rd and South Street in Philadelphia. Larry died on January 24, 1975.

It is Cinnamon Roll Day! Where would you suggest your guests go for the best cinnamon roll in town? Having recommendatio...
10/04/2026

It is Cinnamon Roll Day! Where would you suggest your guests go for the best cinnamon roll in town? Having recommendations for places to eat at the end of your tour is essential to keep clients happy and continuing on with their amazing experiences in Philadelphia.

On this day in 1777, General George Washington’s Continental Army executed a silent 16-mile night march down four separa...
10/03/2026

On this day in 1777, General George Washington’s Continental Army executed a silent 16-mile night march down four separate routes toward British-occupied Germantown.

After losing Philadelphia to the British, Washington launched a audacious surprise attack. Moving in complete darkness to surprise the garrison, American troops marched through the chilly autumn fog toward what would become the intense Battle of Germantown on the morning of October 4.

Though the battle ended in tactical defeat, the sheer boldness of Washington's offensive convinced France that the Continental Army was capable of fighting the British head-on.

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