Most Philly school students enjoyed the first Monday in October off from school as a free holiday by either hitting the malls, hanging with friends, or chillin' in general....except for the PACTS Explainers, who chose to expand their horizons (so to speak), by walking in the steps of our museums' namesake.....Benjamin Franklin.
Our first stop was Franklin Court, just east of the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall. The court is on the site where Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia home and print shop once stood. The National Park service has erected and/or restored seven different museums highlighting the inventions and life of Franklin here. The coolest parts of this tour included the underground museum, and being able to walk down the original cobblestone path that Franklin once used to access his properties.
Our second stop, (about four blocks from Franklin Court), is the recently restored Franklin Square. Long considered "abandoned", the tourist group "Once Upon a Nation" has obviously spent lots of time and money to restore the square that now features a real working carousel, playground, plenty of open green space, a fountain....and the highlight...a full 12 hole mini golf course.
Years after his death, we're sure Ben would be proud of his legacy, on the Parkway, and in the historic district. By the way, the Franklin Court museums are free....and a must see whenever you are in the area.
Be sure to check out the photos of our visit in the next post.....
Our first stop was Franklin Court, just east of the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall. The court is on the site where Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia home and print shop once stood. The National Park service has erected and/or restored seven different museums highlighting the inventions and life of Franklin here. The coolest parts of this tour included the underground museum, and being able to walk down the original cobblestone path that Franklin once used to access his properties.Our second stop, (about four blocks from Franklin Court), is the recently restored Franklin Square. Long considered "abandoned", the tourist group "Once Upon a Nation" has obviously spent lots of time and money to restore the square that now features a real working carousel, playground, plenty of open green space, a fountain....and the highlight...a full 12 hole mini golf course.
Years after his death, we're sure Ben would be proud of his legacy, on the Parkway, and in the historic district. By the way, the Franklin Court museums are free....and a must see whenever you are in the area.
Be sure to check out the photos of our visit in the next post.....
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