Philly Guides Association

05/23/2025

Great news! The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial is reopening Saturday, May 24, 2025. The building is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm.

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution.

https://www.nps.gov/thko/index.htm

Image: A three-story brick row home from the 1700s on the corner of 3rd and Pine Streets in Philadelphia. NPS photo

05/21/2025

05/21/2025

The forthcoming art museum along Benjamin Franklin Parkway is dedicated to the works of sculptor Alexander 'Sandy' Calder.

05/15/2025

📍Fun things to do in Philly: Elfreth’s Alley Day AKA Fête Day 2025

This is more than just a fun weekend event—it’s a fundraiser! All ticket sales and donations directly support the preservation of Elfreth’s Alley, helping maintain this historic treasure for generations to come.

🎟️ Tickets available now through the Elfreth’s Alley website!

✦ Celebrate AND support Philly’s history on Elfreth’s Alley ✦

Step back in time and see inside these 17-18th century houses at Fête Day 2025, Elfreth’s Alley’s signature spring fundraiser celebration-

📍Elfreths Alley, Old City Philly
📅 Saturday June 7th 2025
⏰ 1 PM - 5 PM

Wander the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street while enjoying:
- people in costumes
- irish music
- A cash bar (proceeds benefit the alley!!)
- Refreshments
- fortuneteller offering Oracle card readings
- AND OF COURSE Rare access to see inside the private historic homes

TICKET PRICING
- Adult $26.50
- Child (7-12) $11.20
- Family Deal (2 adults, 2+ children) $62.20

REMEMBER this money goes directly to the nonprofit Elfreths Alley Association that maintains and supports this historical Philly alley. We can’t do it without your help.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of living history in the heart of Old City Philadelphia!

Whether you’re looking for fun things to do in Philly or exploring the best things to do in Philadelphia, this gem in Old City Philadelphia is a must-see!

05/13/2025

05/01/2025

Yesterday was a day to remember!

On a beautiful spring day, Independence National Historical Park and the Independence Historical Trust welcomed His Royal Highness, Prince Edward-the Duke of Edinburgh, and Mayor Cherelle Parker at a dedication for the Benjamin Rush Garden and Bicentennial Bell. Prince Edward's Mother, Queen Elizabeth II, dedicated the Bicentennial Bell 49 years ago, on July 6, 1976.

Learn more about the Bicentennial Bell here: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/bicentennialbell.htm

04/15/2025

04/03/2025

The market operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, offering one of the most vibrant examples of Philadelphia’s immigrant experience until the end of October.

03/12/2025