Philly is home to the first U.S. Mint
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How PAFA paved the way for America’s great art museums
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Next ‘Firstival’ recognizes America’s first authentic Chinatown Gate
As Lunar New Year celebrations continue across the city and world, the Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of…
Mother Bethel to celebrate first African Methodist Episcopal congregation
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel…
Ben Franklin’s volunteer fire company next on show
The Philadelphia Historic District’s “52 Weeks of Firsts” continues this weekend with a Saturday “Firstival” at the Fireman’s…