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Philadelphia’s past is ready to explore thanks to the one-two punch of a great museum and a spirited historic group. Historic Playground O PHOTOS BY PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM AND HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA ne of the most iconic cities in the U.S., Philadelphia’s rich 330-year history is ever within reach at the Philadelphia History Museum and at the most historic area of town, ﬁttingly called Historic Philadelphia. juveniles. An ongoing City Stories exhibition chronicles the history of Philadelphia. VISITING HISTORY TELLING THE STORY Fresh from a massive, three-year renovation, the Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent is dedicated to telling the city’s story through interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and more than 100,000 objects such as handcrafted goods, paintings, street vendor carts, furniture, tools, and much more. The newly refurbished circa-1826 building features engaging galleries that explore how the city “evolved from the place where the Declaration of Independence was signed to the city known for cheesesteaks and soft pretzels,” according to the Web site. Permanent galleries also showcase Philadelphia’s impact on industry, sports, and food. And changing exhibits explore the city’s cultural side. Opening in July in the Community History gallery, works from the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Restorative Justice For more information, visit philadelphia Program showcase the history.org. art of inmates and Sure, Historic Philadelphia is an iconic area of town to visit, but it’s also an organization that brings history to life via attractions such as Once Upon A Nation, The Betsy Ross House, Franklin Square, and Lights of Liberty. See Betsy Ross scurry by as she raises the ﬂag each morning above her famed home. Enjoy free stories at Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches throughout Historic Philadelphia. Voyage on an inspirational 3-D journey through American history with Ben Franklin as your guide during The Liberty 360 Show at the PECO Theater. Get goosebumps watching the Founding Fathers argue the wording of the Declaration of Independence inside Independence Hall on an Independence After Hours Adventure Tour. Have some fun in Franklin Square riding the carousel or putting your ball through the crack in the Liberty Bell on a miniature golf For more information, course. visit historic Enjoy history right philadelphia.org. where it occurred. Clockwise from top left: City Stories exhibition; enjoying Once Upon a Nation park bench stories; Betsy Ross raising the ﬂag usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2012 159 http://www.historicphiladelphia.org http://www.philadelphiahistory.org http://www.philadelphiahistory.org http://www.historicphiladelphia.org http://www.historicphiladelphia.org http://www.philadelphiahistory.org http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012