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Discover the history that took place outside of Independence Hall on this one-hour ranger-guided walking tour of Independence National Historical Park.

Join a park ranger and find out about the life and times of Philadelphia's own Benjamin Franklin. Meet ranger at the entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Franklin Court.

Enjoy a movie under the stars at your national park! Join Independence Historical Trust, Independence National Historical Park, and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation for Movies on the Mall, an outdoor movie series celebrating the themes and history of our city and national park. Before the movie begins, enjoy family-friendly activities like 18th century games, arts and crafts, and park ranger programs.

Do you have a doggo, pupper, or floof who loves national parks as much as you do? Join Independence Historical Trust and become a B.A.R.K. Ranger. During this special program geared towards our four-legged friends, pets of all shapes and sizes can take the oath and become an official B.A.R.K. Ranger at Independence National Historical Park. Enjoy light refreshments (for pets and people) and take some time to meet other pet-lovers from the neighborhood.

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Native Vision" presented by Living Voices. Experience the Native American boarding schools & the Code Talkers through the eyes of a Navajo women during WW2 Developed with Chinle Unified School District and Navajo Nation community advisors, Native Vision explores resilience, identity, and service through live performance and archival media. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE 45 minute performance of "Fly for Freedom" presented by Living Voices. Who were the real “Rosie the Riveters?” How did Black Americans fight for democracy on two fronts? Learn the little-known contributions of Black women in World War II aviation, as one trailblazing young pilot flies for Double Victory— championing democracy at home and abroad. Antoinette and her family join the millions of Black Americans serving their country in the defense industries while bravely confronting racism, sexism and fascism on every front. Fly For Freedom (Home Front / War Front) created with generous support from the National Park Foundation , NEA , 4Culture , ArtsWA , Norcliffe Foundation , and Humanities Washington . If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Winning Her Wings" presented by Living Voices. Who were the first women to fly for the U.S. military—and what did they face along the way? Winning Her Wings tells the story of Birdie, a Jewish American pilot who joins the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II. Alongside Ah Ying Lee, one of only two Chinese American WASPs, she navigates sexism, racism, and antisemitism to serve her country from the air. This all-ages multimedia performance brings life to history through dynamic solo theatre and archival film, honoring the courageous women who served—and those whose stories often went untold. WINNING HER WINGS created with generous support from the National Park Foundation , 4Culture , ArtsWA , Norcliffe Foundation , and Humanities Washington . The Living Voices Summer of History series is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the presentation. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE performance of "Within the Silence," presented by Living Voices and discover the story of a young Japanese American woman who was unjustly incarcerated along with her family during World War II. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the presentation. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Join us for a FREE 45-minute performance of "Klondike: The Last Adventure" presented by Living Voices. Come along with Beth, an independent young woman, who leaves her past behind, to join others on a dangerous journey in the hunt for gold and with hopes of a new life. The Living Voices Summer of History series is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and 4Culture. If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the performance. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) .

Happy Birthday Benjamin Franklin! Enjoy the Benjamin Franklin Museum all day for free!