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The schedule of events for PCC’s 250th Anniversary of July 4th has been finalized! Events include a walking tour of Center City, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at Independence Square, a major, 250th anniversary parade, and a gala dinner with Ben Franklin, among other things! This will be a July 4th like none-other, except, maybe, the first one 😉

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 2

  • 9:00 – 6:00     Registration/Welcome Table, Salon E
                             Downtown Marriott  – follow signage for the
                             Meeting/Salon rooms on the 5th floor
  • 1:30 – 2:30       Public Reading of the Declaration
                              Independence Square
  • 3:00 – 5:00      Constitution Center Tour
  • 6:00 – 8:00      Welcome Reception at Victory Brewing Company
                              1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
                              Sandwich Buffet and Open Bar

Friday, July 3

  • 3:00 – 6:00      Registration/Welcome Table, Salon E
                              Downtown Marriott – follow signage for the
                              Meeting/Salon rooms on the 5th floor
  • 11:00 – 2:00      Salute to Independence Parade
  • 6:00 – 9:00       Gala Dinner with Ben Franklin
                               Marriott Ballroom

Saturday, July 4

  • 9:00 – 5:00        SAR Showcase and 250 Bench Dedication
                                Independence Park

Sunday, July 5

  • 1:30                      Christ Church Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony
  • 3:00 – 5:00          Museum of the American Revolution
                                 Guided tour of special exhibit “The Declaration’s
                                  Journey.”
  • 6:00 – 9:00          Farewell Dinner at Glory
                                  Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen
                                  126 Chestnut Street (one block from the Museum)

On Your Own

  • Betsy Ross House
  • Benjamin Franklin Museum
  • Liberty Museum
  • Carpenters Hall
  • Independence Seaport Museum

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