250 THROUGHOUT THE YEAR 52 WEEKS OF FIRSTS This yearlong festival created by the Philadelphia His- toric District honors the city's many historic achievements. "Saturday Firstivals" will take place every week in 2026, highlighting a "first;' with free giveaways, Once Upon A Nation storytelling, photo quests, selfie stations, and more! In addition, the city will be filled with 52 #1 sculptures painted by Mural Arts Philadelphia art- ists, creating a citywide gallery of art. BELLS ACROSS PA This statewide art exhibition, in partnership with America250PA and Mural Arts Philadelphia, will feature painted Liberty Bell replicas-Philadelphia will have 20 of them in and around the city. SPIRIT OF 1776 TREES See the 76 saplings planted around Independence National Historical Park by the Daughters of the American Revolution. 250 YEARS OF THE AMERICAN FLAG: BETSY ROSS HOUSE The Betsy Ross House will celebrate 250 years of the American flag with exclusive evening pro- gramming that goes behind the scenes with Betsy and the creation of the flag, a week-long Flag Fest celebration in June, opportunities to raise the flag and meet Betsy herself, and a brand new acquisition on display-a piece of furniture from Betsy, donated by one of her descendants. 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 :!50 Exhibits In honor of l:ihe Semiq1Jincenl:iennial, local cultural insl:iil:iul:iions are offering special exhibits and art; events. The Declarat;ion's Journey • THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2027 MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION This new exhibit explores how the Declaration of Independence influenced similar documents in over 100 other nations and its implications on modern society. America's Founding E, Gallery on llhe Separallion of Powers b Federalism • FEBRUARY f, MAY 2026 THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER Opening in February 2026, the America's Founding exhibit tells the story of the early days of American independence. A new gallery on the separation of powers and federalism, opening in May, will focus on the three branch- es of government and the balance between the federal government and states' rights. Seeking Profit; and Power: Philadelphia, China Trade and lihe Making of America • MARCH 20, 2026 - JANUARY 1, 2027 INDEPENDENCE SEAPORT MUSEUM This exhibit examines how America built its economy after the Revolutionary War through international trade alliances. A Naliion of Arliislis • APRIL 12, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2027 PHILADELPHIA ART MUSEUM & PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF THE FINE ARTS This joint exhibition features over 1,000 works of art, highlighting diverse artists and overlooked voices in American history. What; Now: 2026 • MAY 27-JULY 4, 2026 ART PHILLY This citywide event will catapult Philly into the global conversation on art, creativity, and community, and will include more than 30 original commissions and performances. DISCOVERPHL. COM • 2026 OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE 9
