Saturday, July 4, marks Day 16 of the Wawa Welcome America celebrations.
Saturday’s events include the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony, free admission to the Cliveden of the National Trust, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and the Powel House, and the City of Philadelphia’s “One Philly: Unity Concert for America.”
Read more about today’s events below:
Celebration of Freedom Ceremony
When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Independence Mall, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About: Philadelphia will honor America’s 250th anniversary with special performances by Grammy Award-winner Yolanda Adams and DJ Diamond Kuts. on Independence Mall.
Free Museum Days: Cliveden of the National Trust
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
About: To celebrate fourth of July, visit the new exhibit, “Procuring Liberty in the Emerging Nation,” exploring the experiences and struggles of the household at Cliveden.
Free Museum Days: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
About: Discover the events that preceded and succeeded July 4, 1776, with The Historical Society’s exhibition “Paths to Independence: 1765-1787″.
Free Museum Days: Powel House
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Powel House, 244 S 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
About: Take a self-guided tour through the home of Mayor Samuel Powel, the last mayor of Philadelphia under colonial rule, and the first mayor in the American republic.
The City of Philadelphia’s “One Philly: Unity Concert for America”
When: Gates open – 3 p.m., Performances – 5 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., Fireworks -11:45 p.m.
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
About: Celebrate the Fourth of July on the Parkway, bringing together music fans in the birthplace of America, sponsored by Wawa. At the concert’s conclusion, stay for a fireworks finale displayed over the Philadelphia Art Museum.