Historic Philadelphia | Audacy

Philly’s oldest church needs volunteers to help preserve the historic site

April 6, 2025
Franklin Square Station reopens after 46 years, boosting access to Chinatown and historic district The reopening follows a $30 million renovation and nearly two decades of planning

April 3, 2025
Franklin Square to get new restrooms and other improvements

February 26, 2025
Do you have what it takes to be the next Betsy Ross or Benjamin Franklin? Historic Philadelphia is holding auditions to cast colonial storytellers for the summer

January 21, 2025
Giant, smoke-breathing dragon appears in Franklin Square — centerpiece of this year's Chinese Lantern Festival Team of craftspeople keeps the mythical beast from losing his head

June 10, 2024
Historic district kicks off summer, with storytellers as versed in yesterday's Philadelphia as today's cheesesteaks

May 25, 2024
Longtime educational nonprofit dedicated bringing Philly’s history to life celebrates 30 years Historic Philadelphia kicks off its Summer season on Memorial Day weekend.

May 16, 2024
Historic Philadelphia to unveil light show, winter-themed festivities at Franklin Square The holiday spectacle will run starting Nov. 16<br /><br />

November 8, 2023
Once Upon a Nation storytellers welcome next generation through contest

August 5, 2023
Once Upon a Nation looks for kid storytellers with new contest Historic Philadelphia program sees storytellers share US history with Old City visitors

July 15, 2023