How do you get from the 1680s to today in just three city blocks? Join the living timeline and find out as our award-winning storytellers take you on a journey through Historic Philadelphia. Students will learn about religious tolerance, patriotism, equality, and standing up for what you believe in through interactive, educational stories about revolutionary figures like William Penn, James Forten, Octavius Catto, and Susan B. Anthony. During your stroll, historic sites come to life as students become part of the stories in the very places they happened.
Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s Once Upon A Nation offers unique “living history” experiences for groups of all types and all ages. Once Upon A Nation brings history to life through a series of award-winning walking tours and programs that are fun, historically immersive, and educational. Many of Once Upon A Nation's education programs created by classroom educators, for classroom educators, specifically designed for a wide range of learners with a variety of interests and learning styles. Our education and field trip staff will create an unforgettable, highly interactive, and educational experience for all in attendance.
All Once Upon A Nation group tours and programs are private and exclusive for your group of 20 people or more. Advanced reservations are required.
History, Colonial Times, 18th Century, 19th Century, African American History, Women's History
120 students, 1 chap. per 15 stu.
60 min.
Field Trip
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
$15.00 per Person for School Group