07/03/2026
Philadelphia is going big this weekend for the semiquincentennial đşđ¸
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Beyond the fireworks and fanfare, our city is marking 250 years with year-round programming that reflects the many American narratives shaped here in Philadelphiaâfrom the Lenape peoples, the original inhabitants of this region, to its founding as the nationâs first capital and its continued evolution as a center of art, history, and academic life. Be sure to check out these exhibits, museums, and cultural sites on your next visit.
đ¸: Samuel Lustig