June 2008 Archives
Photo by J. Smith for Greater Philadelphia Tourism and Marketing Corporation
In Philly, everything Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin reigns supreme. Take the Betsy Ross or the or the Ben Franklin bridges to get here. Visit the Betsy Ross house (we actually did visit Betsy's residence and learned that she was pretty darn kickass!) or the Franklin Institute (who have recently renamed themselves The Franklin and have just opened an exhibition on pirates--kickass!). You can see, hear, learn and read about these two just about everywhere you turn in Philadelphia.
And this week, you can attend their wedding.
In Philly, everything Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin reigns supreme. Take the Betsy Ross or the or the Ben Franklin bridges to get here. Visit the Betsy Ross house (we actually did visit Betsy's residence and learned that she was pretty darn kickass!) or the Franklin Institute (who have recently renamed themselves The Franklin and have just opened an exhibition on pirates--kickass!). You can see, hear, learn and read about these two just about everywhere you turn in Philadelphia.
And this week, you can attend their wedding.
Continue reading The Romance of History: Ben and Betsy Get it On...
If you're wondering what to do for the upcoming NYE, read on and learn why you should be planning on ringing in the New Year in Philly!
I guess this is the beginning of our first full summer in America's northernmost subtropical city. I'm also guessing I'll need some new socks by the end of the summer.
This post is a little off-topic from our regularly scheduled all-Philly, all the time programming, but the photo in question was taken about 6 weeks ago around 14th and South Street in Center City, Philadelphia.
Continue reading Best Political Poster Ever?...
