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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: New Year's Eve at Cherry Street Pier
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with the National Liberty Museum on the Delaware River Waterfront! Philadelphia’s New Year’s Eve celebration at Cherry Street Pier will feature a striking new addition — our very own 2\,000-pound twin Liberty Bell\, leaving its home at the Museum for the first time in over 20 years. This “younger sibling” bell\, complete with a matching crack\, will ring in 2026 as the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront light up the sky\, symbolizing the city’s historic role in America’s story and setting the stage for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Visitors to Cherry Street Pier will have the chance to touch\, ring\, and take photos with the bell as the Museum showcases this powerful symbol of freedom. \n \nAs part of Visit PA’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront\, Cherry Street Pier offers a front-row setting for history\, celebration\, and sweeping views of the Delaware River. The National Liberty Museum’s replica Liberty Bell\, cast at the same Whitechapel Bell Foundry as the original\, takes center stage as a rare\, interactive experience for all ages. Throughout the evening\, guests are invited to see\, touch\, ring\, and photograph the bell before it helps usher in the new year. \nTwo dazzling fireworks shows\, one at 6 pm and one at midnight\, will illuminate the Philadelphia skyline. The displays honor the city where American liberty was born. With waterfront festivities and a once-in-a-generation appearance by the Liberty Bell’s twin\, this New Year’s Eve celebration bridges Philadelphia’s revolutionary past and its future.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-new-years-eve-2025/
LOCATION:Cherry Street Pier\, 121 N Christopher Columbus Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: CollegeFest
DESCRIPTION:CollegeFest is Campus Philly’s official\, weekend-long “welcome to Philly” celebration\, curated exclusively for new and returning college students in the Philadelphia region. During CollegeFest\, students have the unique opportunity to visit 25+ Philadelphia museums and historical sites completely free of charge. At NLM\, explore our Year of Free Speech exhibitions and examine the power of this essential freedom through historical content\, contemporary art\, multimedia elements\, and engaging interactives. Visit our Creation Station to design and create custom buttons inspired by our exhibitions. \nPhiladelphia-area college students can get their free CollegeFest ticket online here. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-collegefest-2025/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
CREATED:20250610T205514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T022325Z
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do hosted by Philadelphia’s Historic District
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we activate our museum and outdoor space for Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do\, a vibrant display of patriotic celebration that brings together museums\, historic sites\, and local businesses in America’s most historic square mile to honor our nation’s founding. Enjoy live music in the museum’s outdoor courtyard and stick around for extended hours until 7 pm. \nVisit the event page here for more information about the day’s festivities in the neighborhood\, featuring the Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade\, festooned decor\, concerts\, games\, extended visitation hours at area historic attractions\, restaurant specials\, and much more.  \n  \nMUSIC PERFORMANCES\nLos Bomberos De La Calle (bomba y plena)  |  3:15 pm – 4 pm \nLos Bomberos De La Calle is a musical group who performs traditional and contemporary styles of Bomba & Plena music from Puerto Rico as well as jamming out at local parks for the community. The group also offers many assemblies and workshops throughout the year. Los Bomberos De La Calle has performed and shared this soulful music at many events such as the annual Hispanic heritage festival in Philly\, Mummers Parade in 2015\, the annual feria de barrio festival\, annual sugar cane festival\, Kimmel Center/songs left behind\, The Mann center\, and many more. The group’s mission is to give a piece of Puerto Rican culture to Philly and the surrounding areas. Los Bomberos de la Calle is here to preserve\, educate and serve the community with this vibrant\, energetic and soulful music from Puerto Rico by collaborating with afterschool and in school programs as well as classes on the weekend for drumming and dancing. This music is the music of the people and brings everyone together young and old.​ \nAustin Marlow Trio (jazz)  |  4:15 pm – 5 pm \nAustin Marlow is one of Philadelphia’s amazing and multi-talented drummers lifting up the city’s legendary jazz scene. He is currently the drummer for SNACKTIME as well as Omar’s Hat. With SNACKTIME\, Marlow served as the house drummer for the pilot season of Late Night with Jason Kelce during the lead up to super bowl LIX. Before all of that\, Marlow toured the world with the legendary soul band\, The Stylistics. He’ll be joined by a duo of talented Philadelphia based musicians for a magical set in honoring the spirit and long tradition of jazz music in Philadelphia. \nBarakka (traditional Turkish music – acoustic)  |  5:15 pm – 6 pm \nBased in Philadelphia\, PA\, Barakka is a unique blend of Turkish Folk Rock and Anadolu Rock\, mixing eastern and western instrumentation pioneered by artists like Bariş Manço and Erkin Koray. Their specialized brand of music derives its unique sound from a melding of traditional Turkish music\, classic Middle Eastern music\, and the band’s own original songs. Led by Istanbul native singer/songwriter/guitarist\, Bariş Kaya\, this multi-ethnic group of seasoned musicians has been playing in the United States and Turkey for the better part of a decade\, and is currently working on their second album\, due for release later this year. \n  \n \nABOUT THE RED\, WHITE\, & BLUE TO-DO\nThe Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee’s annual Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do celebration will take place on July 2\, 2025\, commemorating a day of “pomp and parade\,” as declared by John Adams in 1776\, encouraging visitors to celebrate independence in the place where it all began. \nThe celebration begins with museum and historic site openings and the Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade\, featuring 13 whimsical red wagon floats decked out with Philadelphia icons and patriotic flair along with parade groups such as drill teams\, cultural dance troupes\, and families representing the diversity of the city. As the parade ends\, more free fun ensues with the All-American Block Party\, produced in partnership with Wawa Welcome America\, on 3rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets\, where visitors can enjoy music\, games\, family-friendly activities\, highlights from Historic District attractions\, and food trucks and seating. The afternoon and evening will be filled with a carefully curated and culturally diverse lineup of free musical street performances at eight locations (doubled from last year!) throughout the Historic District\, festive happy hour specials throughout Old City\, and extended hours and special events at various historic sites into the evening.  \nThroughout the day\, Decoration Stations will be available at each of the Philadelphia Historic District attractions and partner organizations with festive gear for visitors to festoon themselves. Plus\, the District itself will get a boost of bunting\, balloons\, and begonias to enliven the holiday atmosphere. A special issue of the Historic Philadelphia Gazette will be available at the Independence Visitor Center and other partner attractions with a map and information about how to participate in the celebration all day long. In addition\, the Philadelphia Historic District attractions will encourage visitors to return to Historic Philadelphia throughout the remaining summer months with a Stars\, Stripes\, and Savings pass. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/red-white-blue-to-do-2025/
CATEGORIES:After Hours,All Ages,NLM Celebrates,Pay-What-You-Wish
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Wawa Welcome America Free Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Independence Week with our Free Museum Day as part of the city-wide Wawa Welcome America Festival. Join us for activities marking the Independence Day season and discover the power of using your voice in our engaging Year of Free Speech exhibitions. Ongoing activities include art-making workshops inspired by our exhibitions\, interactive button making and a photo booth at our Creation Station\, and the opportunity to ring our replica Liberty Bell. \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS\nCreation Station  |  10 am – 5 pm \nUse your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Make a statement and design your own custom button inspired by our museum exhibitions or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth. \n  \nLet Freedom Ring  |  10 am – 5 pm \nMake a donation in support of the Museum for the opportunity to let freedom ring by sounding our replica of the famous Liberty Bell. \n  \nProtect Your Books: Making Book Cover Bags with Micki Spiller  |  11 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4 pm \nJoin Word Powered exhibition artist Micki Spiller to construct and decorate your own book cover bags inspired by her “Banned Book Bandoliers.” Visitors can celebrate free speech by creating a book cover out of embroidery canvas with handles that double as a carrier. Customize your book cover and play with textiles and embroidery. Visitors of all ages are invited to drop-in and participate throughout the day. Materials are provided and participants are encouraged to bring their favorite book to cover. \n  \nABOUT WAWA WELCOME AMERICA\nWawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier summer festival that celebrates freedom and independence from Juneteenth to July 4th! As the nation’s largest July 4th celebration and one of the largest free festivals in the country\, Wawa Welcome America offers Philadelphians and visitors sixteen days of free\, family-friendly programs that celebrate the lives\, voices\, and experiences of all Americans through art\, culture\, wellness\, and history. The Wawa Welcome America Festival includes concerts\, firework displays\, Wawa Hoagie Day and more! \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/welcome-america-free-museum-day-2025/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates,Pay-What-You-Wish
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Independence Week
DESCRIPTION:Complete your journey through Historic Philadelphia with a visit to the National Liberty Museum and experience the power of liberty today! Celebrate the Independence Day season with pay-what-you-wish admission all week long and engaging activities for all ages. Explore Let’s Talk: Confronting What Divides Us\, our newest interactive exhibition inviting meaningful conversation across divides. \n  \nDAILY PROGRAMMING\nCreation Station \nUse your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Make a statement and design your own custom button inspired by our museum exhibitions or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth. \nLet Freedom Ring \nMake a donation in support of the Museum for the opportunity to let freedom ring by sounding our replica of the famous Liberty Bell. \n“On Our 250th” Wish Wall \nWe’re partnering with Made By Us\, The New York Historical\, and history museums across the country to invite YOU to share your wish for the United States’ 250th birthday\, coming next year. What are your hopes for the future of America? Who do we want to be a year from now? 10 years from now? 100? Now is your chance to make your voice heard. Contribute to our pop-up “Wish Wall” on site from Juneteenth through July 4\, or add your wish at OnOur250th.org. \nThe Art of the Word: Drop-In Art Making inspired by Word Powered Artist Shelley Brenner Baird \nIs there a word that holds power for you or one you think should be championed to the world? Draw inspiration from the work of Word Powered exhibition artist Shelley Brenner Baird to create your own letter mash-up “power word” to take home. Baird has recently focused on campaign signs\, deconstructing them and reconstructing the letters into new words and phrases. Visitors can tap into the immense power of words by using letters cut from election yard signs to create their own word art. \nVisitors of all ages are invited to drop in and create between 10 am and 5 pm. All materials provided. \n  \nSunday\, June 29  \nWawa Welcome America Free Museum Day  \nWednesday\, July 2  \nRed\, White\, & Blue To-Do hosted by Philadelphia’s Historic District  \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-independence-week-2025/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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CREATED:20240819T130612Z
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: PARK(ing) Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, PARK(ing) Day invites cities around the country to rethink what public places can be by transforming parking spaces into miniature parks. As part of Philadelphia’s celebration\, we will be hosting a pop-up experience in front of our building and offering pay-what-you-wish admission to the Museum. Join us as we explore freedom of speech through thought-provoking questions and collaborative interactives and take our latest exhibition Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility to the streets. Play “Conversation Cornhole” and learn about different types of protected speech. Practice your right\, use your voice\, and cast your vote on what you would like to see in the future of our city. How might we use our public spaces to benefit everyone? Could it be adding more bike lanes to our city street\, taking care of our green spaces\, or installing more trash cans? \nPARK(ing) Day was founded in 2005 by Rebar\, a San Francisco art and design studio\, to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing\, cycling\, artmaking\, education\, and socializing. \n  \nNLM Celebrates events are proudly sponsored by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-parking-day-2024/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Community Open Houses,NLM Celebrates
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: CollegeFest
DESCRIPTION:CollegeFest is Campus Philly’s official\, weekend-long “welcome to Philly” celebration\, curated exclusively for new and returning college students in the Philadelphia region! During CollegeFest\, students have the unique opportunity to visit 25+ Philadelphia museums and historical sites completely free of charge. At NLM\, explore our summer exhibition\, In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation\, with a free\, interactive gallery guide and explore the role and impact of free speech in our newly opened Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility. Visit our Creation Station to design and create custom buttons inspired by our exhibitions or strike a pose in our themed photo booth in front of our replica Liberty Bell. \nPhiladelphia-area college students can get their free CollegeFest ticket online here. \n  \nNLM Celebrates events are proudly sponsored by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-collegefest-2024/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
CREATED:20240426T134555Z
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do hosted by Philadelphia’s Historic District
DESCRIPTION:We’re joining Philadelphia’s Historic District to celebrate the first annual Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do!  \nOn Tuesday\, July 2\, America’s most historic square mile will host the Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade\, musical performances\, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites\, restaurant specials\, and so much more.  \nStop by the National Liberty Museum to enjoy live musical performances between 2 pm – 5 pm\, extended hours until 7 pm\, and outdoor games and activities throughout the day.  \nVisit the event page here for more information about the day’s festivities.  \nFree for outdoor activities\, Regular admission to visit the Museum  \n  \nMusical Performances\n2:15 pm – 3 pm \nSpirit Wing \nSpirit Wing is the contemporary Native American musical group most commonly known for playing dancer’s breaks at Powwows and at festivals across the region. The married duo of Barry Lee (guitar and vocals) and Barbara Andrews-Christy (flues and vocals) are dedicated to the traditional Native American music and storytelling of the Eastern Woodlands. \n  \n3:15 pm – 4 pm \nLos Bomberos De La Calle \nLos Bomberos De La Calle is a Musical Group who performs traditional and contemporary styles of Bomba & Plena music from Puerto Rico as well as jamming out at local parks for the community. We also offer many assemblies and workshops throughout the year. We have been blessed to perform and share this soulful music at many events such as the annual Hispanic heritage festival in Philly\, Mummers Parade in 2015\, the annual Feria del Barrio festival\, annual sugar cane festival\, Kimmel Center/Songs Left Behind\, The Mann Center\, and many more. Our mission is to give a piece of Puerto Rican culture to Philly and the surrounding areas. Los Bomberos De La Calle is here to preserve educate and serve the community with this vibrant\, energetic and soulful music from Puerto Rico by collaborating with afterschool and in school programs as well as classes on the weekend for drumming and dancing. This music is the music of the people and brings everyone together\, young and old. \n  \n4:15 pm – 5 pm \nDolphin and LaPrelle \nElizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin are a married duo who share a love of bright vocal harmonies\, eerie traditional songs\, and heartfelt originals. Elizabeth is a world-renowned ballad singer and scholar from rural Virginia and Brian is a songwriter\, producer\, and ethnomusicologist who has studied folk music all over the world. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/red-white-blue-to-do/
CATEGORIES:After Hours,All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T170000
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Wawa Welcome America Free Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Independence Week with our Free Museum Day as part of the city-wide Wawa Welcome America Festival. Wawa Welcome America is Philadelphia’s premier July 4th festival\, the largest July 4th celebration in America\, and one of the largest free festivals in the country.  \nComplete your journey through Historic Philadelphia with a visit to the National Liberty Museum and experience the power of liberty today! Join us for activities marking the Independence Day season and delve into the rich complexity of the American story through our newest exhibition\, In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspective on a Nation. Ongoing activities include a community art-making experience inspired by artwork in the exhibition\, interactive button making and a photo booth at our Creation Station\, and the opportunity to ring our replica Liberty Bell.  \n  \nCommunity Art-Making Experience: Connect with fellow museum visitors and contribute to our ongoing community art project. Reflect on the perspectives and themes of the exhibition\, contribute your own hopes\, desires\, and demands for your community\, and celebrate the power of art to unite and inspire.  \nCreation Station: Use your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Design and create custom buttons inspired by the art on display or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth.  \nLet Freedom Ring: Make a donation in support of the Museum for the opportunity to let freedom ring by sounding our replica of the famous Liberty Bell.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/wawa-2024/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240708
DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
CREATED:20240425T185926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T140651Z
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Life\, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Complete your journey through Historic Philadelphia with a visit to the National Liberty Museum and experience the power of liberty today! Join us for activities marking the Independence Day season and delve into the rich complexity of the American story through our newest exhibition\, In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspective on a Nation. Ongoing activities include a community art-making experience inspired by artwork in the exhibition\, interactive button making and a photo booth at our Creation Station\, and the opportunity to ring our replica Liberty Bell.  \nCommunity Art-Making Experience: Connect with fellow museum visitors and contribute to our ongoing community art project. Share your reflections on the exhibition\, exchange perspectives and ideas\, and celebrate the power of art to unite and inspire.  \nCreation Station: Use your artistic inspiration and take home your own piece of the Museum. Design and create custom buttons inspired by the art on display or your own unique vision. Strike a pose and capture the memories with friends and family in our themed photo booth.  \nLet Freedom Ring: Make a donation in support of the Museum for the opportunity to let freedom ring by sounding our replica of the famous Liberty Bell.  \nJoin us for special celebrations during Independence Week:  \nMonday\, July 1 – Wawa Welcome America Free Museum Day  \nTuesday\, July 2 – Red\, White\, & Blue To-Do hosted by Philadelphia’s Historic District  \nWednesday\, July 3 – Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday  \n  \nNLM Celebrates events are proudly sponsored by \n \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/life-liberty/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
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SUMMARY:Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the summer season at the National Liberty Museum with Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesdays! From Wednesday\, May 15\, through Wednesday\, July 31\, we will be open on Wednesdays\, and guests are invited to pay whatever amount they’d like for admission. Explore our galleries\, engage with our exhibitions\, and immerse yourself in the transformative power of liberty.  \nWhether it’s a dollar or a heartfelt donation\, every contribution supports our mission to connect\, educate\, and inspire people to explore and advance the complex practice of liberty.  \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/pay-what-you-wish-wednesdays/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
CREATED:20231207T162301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T193235Z
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SUMMARY:50 Years of Hip Hop: Art\, Music\, Power
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a journey through 50 years of the art\, music\, and power of hip hop. Join us for engaging activities suitable for all ages that honor the legacy of hip hop music and culture and highlight the hip hop influences in the Museum’s exhibition Amplified: Art\, Music\, Power.  \n“Hip Hop is a means for seeing\, celebrating\, experiencing\, understanding\, confronting\, and commenting on life and the world around us… Hip hop is a musical genre that really taps into what people go through mentally\, physically\, spiritually\, and emotionally. It is protest music born from the ground roots.”  \n– James Terrell  |  Amplified: Art\, Music\, Power artist  \nRegister Here\n11 am – 11:45 am Hip Hop Dance Workshop with Rhonda Moore\n \nListen to the hip hop beat and find your groove in a dance workshop led by teaching artist Rhonda Moore\, in partnership with nonprofit Dancing Classrooms Philly\, an affiliate of Musicopia. \n12 pm – 1:30 pm Rap\, Paper\, Scissors: A Hip Hop Zine Workshop by Zindzine \nJoin Zindzi Harley\, Founder and Curator of Zindzine\, for a hands-on zine making experience exploring the dynamic history of hip hop. Participants will delve into iconic moments\, influential artists\, and the cultural impact of this genre. Through collage\, storytelling\, and artistic expression\, attendees will create personalized zines reflecting their connection to hip hop’s evolution over the past five decades. This workshop celebrates the intersection of art\, culture\, and self-expression\, inviting all to contribute their unique voice to the ongoing narrative of hip hop.   \n2 pm – 3 pm A History of Hip Hop Sampling with John Morrison and Josh Leidy \nDelve deep into the history of sampling with Writer/Podcast duo\, John Morrison and Josh Leidy. This fun and informal conversation will explore the history of sampling and its role in the evolution of modern music. Morrison and Leidy will host a thought-provoking presentation complete with music and enlightening history.  \nMeet the Artists & Partners\nZindzi Harley is a curator and creative consultant who focuses on the histories and narratives of the African Diaspora in contemporary art\, material culture\, fashion\, and design. She is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Zindzine\, a quarterly publication that features diverse and innovative artists\, creatives\, and businesses from Philadelphia. She formerly served as Assistant Curator at the African American Museum in Philadelphia\, where she facilitated and curated exhibitions and programs that expanded the interpretation and representation of Black culture. Additionally\, she has collaborated with various Philadelphia organizations and historic sites\, such as Ars Nova Workshop and Past Present Projects\, to develop and deliver community-based initiatives. She is passionate about creating and supporting platforms that amplify the voices and center storytelling of marginalized and underrepresented communities.  \nJosh Leidy is a writer\, podcaster and filmmaker from Philadelphia. Leidy currently works as an independent journalist with WXPN and his celebrated 2021 essay\, Copaganda explores the impact that media has on policing and the Criminal Justice system.  \nJohn Morrison is a writer\, DJ and producer from Philadelphia. His work has appeared in the New York Times\, NPR Music and Tidal. Morrison is currently working on a book about the history of hip-hop culture in Philadelphia.  \nRhonda Moore is a Dancing Classrooms Philly teaching artist\, sound and movement performance artist\, educator and community-based dance enthusiast. Her talents have led to collaborations with acclaimed dance artists such as Jamie Cunningham’s ACME Dance Company\, Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane Dance Company\, Brigid Baker\, Sylvain Émard\, Boris Charmatz\, and Nichole Canuso. Collaborations with music artists include Max Roach\, Luigi Bonafede\, Rocky Roberts\, Carlo Ceriani\, Michael Jackson\, and Philadelphia’s own Tierra Whack.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/50-years-of-hip-hop-art-music-power/
CATEGORIES:Adults,All Ages,NLM Celebrates
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: PARK(ing) Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, PARK(ing) Day invites cities around the country to rethink what public places can be by transforming parking spaces into miniature parks. This year\, NLM is partnering with PHILADELPHIA250 to create a pop-up experience designed to inspire reflection and spark conversation. Join us to explore the contemporary meaning of liberty through thought-provoking questions and collaborative art as we take our latest exhibition Project Liberty: A Design Challenge to the streets. See you outside! \nPARK(ing) Day was founded by Rebar\, a San Francisco art and design studio\, in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing\, cycling\, creating art\, education\, and socializing.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-parking-day/
CATEGORIES:NLM Celebrates
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Beyond Wakanda – Imagining the Future with Black Comic Creators
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register & Purchase Tickets \nSuperhero media inspired by Marvel’s Black Panther\, DC’s Cyborg\, and a vibrant scene of independent creators put forth powerful visions of futuristic heroes shaped by Black identity. In honor of Black History Month and inspired by our forward-looking exhibition Imagined Futures\, NLM teams up with the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (ECBACC) for a day of all-ages programming highlighting glimpses of the future that bring out the hero in all of us. \nThis spectacular day of creativity\, fantasy and conversation will include a panel discussion\, a comic book mini-marketplace and youth / adult workshops. Visitors can explore the stories of iconic Black superheroes and comic creators and use these stories as the basis of their new heroes. Those looking for a deeper dive can hear from artists about themes highlighted in comics and sci-fi\, and other speculative genres. If you like\, come donning your best Black Superhero and Wakandan-inspired costumes for photos\, meet-n-greets\, and fun! \nMeet inspiring artists and authors who create their own worlds in pages and in reality: Shawn Alleyne\, Founder of Pyroglyphics Studio / The Xion Network; Aaron Beatty\, Founder of The Heruary Initiative – Black Superhero Prompts List; Dylan Bolden\, Creator of Dylandoodles Art and Illustration; Akinşeye Brown\, Founder of Sokoya Comics and Author of How To Draw African Superheroes; Roxanne Whitney\, Fashion Model and Cosplayer Extraordinaire; and Yumy Odom\, Educator / Scholar and Founder of First World Komix and ECBACC\, Inc. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n12-5pm: ALL-DAY Comic Creators Unite\n12-1pm: WORKSHOP #1: How to Draw African Superheroes\n1:30-2:30pm: PANEL: Real World Building and Comics!\n2:30-3:00pm: Promotional Filming and Photo Session\n3:30-4:30pm: WORKSHOP #2: How to Draw African Superheroes\n\nPANEL: Real World Building and Comics!\nPanel Moderator: Yumy Odom\nPanelist: Roxanne Whitney\nPanelist: Reggie Byers \nComic Creators Unite\nExhibitor 1: Shawn Alleyne\nExhibitor 2: Aaron Beatty\nExhibitor 3: Dylan Bolden\nExhibitor 4: First World Komix \nAFRICOZERPLAYERS\nChristine Churchwell\nFarugh Maat\nDan Jennings \nFree with Museum Admission\, advanced registration is encouraged. \nClick Here to Register & Purchase Tickets \nBlack History Month at the National Liberty Museum is proudly sponsored by \n \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-celebrates-beyond-wakanda-imagining-the-future-with-black-comic-creators/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:NLM Celebrates
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: Democracy 101
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Jefferson once wrote that “wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government.” In the run up to the midterm elections\, NLM teams with the Committee of Seventy and the League of Women Voters for a day dedicated to taking action through the power of voting. Take part in voting myth-busting workshops and preview your local ballot with help from a range of non-partisan representatives. In conjunction with our exhibition truth*\, NLM staff will share tools to navigate misinformation and political spin. \nThese workshops are free and open to all. Registration is for tracking capacity\, but we encourage you to purchase museum admission to visit our exhibitions as well! \n  \nCommittee of Seventy is a nonpartisan civic leadership organization that advances effective government through citizen engagement and public policy advocacy.   \nLeague of Women Voters  is a nonpartisan\, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy\, education\, and litigation\, at the local\, state\, and national levels. 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/democracy/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTAMP:20260525T203338
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: PARK(ing) Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, PARK(ing) day invites cities around the country to rethink what public places can be by transforming parking spaces into miniature parks. This year\, NLM takes our latest exhibition truth* to the streets in a pop-up experience designed to surprise and delight. Share your personal truth in an anonymous Truth Booth\, and take part in a live game show all about separating fact from fiction.  Prizes available. See you outside!  \nPARK(ing) Day was founded by Rebar\, a San Francisco art and design studio\, in 2005 to raise awareness of the need for green spaces in urban environments. Philadelphia celebrated PARK(ing) Day for the first time in 2008 with over 25 installations for relaxing\, cycling\, creating art\, education\, and socializing.  
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/parkingday/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,NLM Celebrates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000
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CREATED:20220621T162247Z
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SUMMARY:NLM Celebrates: CollegeFest 2022
DESCRIPTION:NLM joins Campus Philly to welcome new and returning college students with free admission throughout the weekend. Explore our galleries\, check out our latest exhibition truth* and take part in special programming\, including a close-looking scavenger hunt and a special “Truth Trivia” game show that will challenge even the brightest minds.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/collegefest-2022/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,NLM Celebrates
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