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Overview

Discover the true stories scattered throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District in the places they actually happened with Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches.

Throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, guests will find 12 storyteller benches featuring free 3-to-5-minute tales and secret stories told by uniformed, professional storytellers.

For example, according to tradition, Betsy Ross stitched the United States’ first flag. But not too many realize that the famous seamstress was a three-time widow, an entrepreneur and a munitions maker.

And few know that Independence Hall, the birthplace of the nation, once had a museum on the second floor that housed a mastodon skeleton.

 

Location & Contact:
Various locations including Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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The Experience

Children can pick up a Story Flag at any Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Bench locations, then collect a star from every storyteller on their journey. Flags with all the stars can be redeemed for a certificate and a surprise at Franklin Square.

Bench Locations

Storytellers can be found at the 12 signature benches in Historic Philadelphia at:

  • Sant Vizitè Endepandans
  • Independence Square, behind Independence Hall
  • Signer’s Garden
  • Second Bank of the United States.
  • Carpenters’ Hall
  • Benjamin Rush Garden/First Bank of the United States
  • Franklin Couty
  • Christ Church
  • Elfreth’s Alley
  • Kay Betsy Ross
  • Arch Street Meeting House
  • National Constitution Center

Don’t Miss

Once Upon A Nation: Valley Forge

Keep an eye out for Once Upon A Nation storytelling benches in Valley Forge National Park and discover the riveting stories of the encampment and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War.

Benches are located at the Visitor Center and the Muhlenberg Brigade.

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