En 1751, William Penn pidió que la nueva campana para la Casa de Gobierno de Pensilvania llevase grabas las palabras "Proclama LIBERTAD en toda la tierra y para todos su habitantes". La campana tañó para llamar a todos los habitantes a la primera lectura de la Declaración de la Independencia y más tarde fue apodada "La Campana de la Libertad" por los abolicionistas, quienes la adoptaron como símbolo de la lucha por la libertad para todos los estadounidenses. Durante todo el día podrán participar de las charlas informativas sobre la historia de la campana; los horarios de atención del museo varían según la época del año.
Mario Lanza fue un tenor de Filadelfia popular en Hollywood y Nueva York durante la década de 1950. Fue una especie de "Rocky" de la ópera y muchos lo consideraron un héroe local. El museo cuenta con un busto en tamaño real del cantante, además de afiches, cuadros, discos de oro, fotos, recortes de diarios y telegramas que documentan el ascenso a la fama de Lanza. Todos los días se proyectan filmaciones vintage.
Located in the beautiful and historic Old City district and housed in a 1902 firehouse, The Fireman's Hall Museum is a great attraction for the whole family. The museum is dedicated to upholding the history of firefighting in Philadelphia and celebrating its heroes both past and present. The gallery in the museum has many pieces of antique fire equipment on display that demonstrate how far the technology of the profession has come over that last century. The museum frequently hosts awards ceremonies and benefits for local firehouses and community events. The admission is free but donations are graciously accepted.
Clark Park lies in the Spruce Hill area of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Relax and make a picnic in their large open field or playground or enjoy a game of basketball. There are various events, movie screenings, storytelling sessions which are organized in this lovely park and you can also delve into gardening and learn about plants. Do check out the life-sized Charles Dickens statue placed here which is sculpted by Francis Edwin Elwell.
Architect James H. Windrim designed Smith Memorial Playground in 1899 as per the wills of Richard and Sara Smith. Located in Fairmount Park, the place is regarded as one of the best playgrounds in Philadelphia. Spread over 6.5 acres (2.63 hectares), the playground welcomes over 1,000 kids every day. Featuring several activities that are conducive for physiological, behavioral and social development of the children, Smith Memorial Playground provides several opportunities for creative, unstructured play. The place also includes an adorable playhouse that caters to kids younger than 5 years of age. Often sought for private events such as birthday parties, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a true local gem.
As the largest fully-functioning pipe organ in the world, the Wanamaker Organ has serenaded visitors to the Wanamaker Building with special concerts since 1911. Although ownership of the building has since changed over to Macy's, the organ can still be viewed and heard in all its splendor. The Wanamaker Organ is played at least twice daily Monday through Saturday, so be sure to stop by and hear it in person.