Whether you wanted to spend the day at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University or hang out at a community block party, Wawa Welcome America Day 9 had a few different activities to look forward to. You even got to immerse yourself in Chinese culture at a PECO Go 4th and Learn event.
Here were the free events on Tuesday, June 27:
'Go 4th and Learn' at Franklin Square
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What: Families dove into Chinese culture through performances, storytellers, lantern-making, a tai chi class, and more at PECO Go 4th and Learn: A Cultural Journey. Kids also enjoyed a book giveaway courtesy of Books in Homes USA. The setting in historic Franklin Square is currently hosting the Chinese Lantern Festival.
When: The event went from 10 a.m. to noon on June 27
Where: Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Fotterall Square Community Day (Canceled)
The Rebuild Philadelphia event at 2400 N. 11th Street was canceled due to expected rainy and stormy weather.
Get up close with dinosaurs
What: People got to visit the oldest natural history museum in the Americas. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University features more than 19 million specimens for guests to learn about. But, the highlight always seems to be the dinosaur fossils.
When: Free admission began at 10 a.m. and ended at 4:30 p.m. on June 27
Where: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free admission to the Mütter Museum
What: People spent some time at America's finest museum of medical history - The Mütter Museum. Through galleries, pop-up programs, and the Benjamin Rush Medical Plant Garden, there was much to learn and see. You even got see a death cast of Chang & Eng Bunker and other medical oddities.
When: Free admission began at 10 a.m. and ended at 5 p.m. on June 27
Where: 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Also note: To guarantee entry, make sure to reserve your ticket here.
Free admission to the Betsy Ross House
What: People came out and see the self-proclaimed birthplace of the American flag at the Betsy Ross house and maybe even got to meet "Betsy" herself through interactive, historical programing.
When: Free admission began at 1 p.m. and ended at 4:45 p.m. on June 27
Where: 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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