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December 19 - Holiday Hours (December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008) press release December 18 - Independence National Historical Park's New Superintendent press release December 13 - Plans Unveiled For Incorporating Archeological Findings Into President's House Site - press release and Handout December 10 - Author Ann Rinaldi to Talk to Area Educators at Independence National Historical Park press release November 30 - National Park Ornaments Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree press release September 4 - Deshler-Morris House To Close For Renovations press release September 4 - National Public Lands Day press release and flyer
August 23 - Franklin Court Centennial Announcement press release July 26 - President's House Site Transition press release July 8 - Declaration of Independence public reading press release July 4 - Philly POPS Concert press release June 18 - Old City Hall Security Plan press release
March 2007 - Walking Tour of Independence National Historical Park Available for Students Groups
March 2007 - Archaeology and Franklin Lessons at Independence National Historical Park
Did You Know? Did you know Benjamin Franklin is accredited with being the first American to invent a musical instrument? He invented the glass armonica in 1761 after seeing wine glasses being used to make musical sounds.
Last Updated: January 14, 2008 at 15:14 EST