Independence Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum is a maritime museum in Philadelphia. It is home to historic ships, including Olympia and Becuna. It is dedicated to preserving maritime heritage. It is rich in exhibits, archives, and educational programs. It is inviting and informative.
Address: 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 413-8655
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Chester County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Like Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia Once Welcomed Immigrants to the U.S.
While not as famous as Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia used to be a place where immigrants were welcomed into the country,…
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15 Ways to Holiday Virtually, Chesco Style
There is just one Ebenezer Scrooge for me. Well, two. It’s George C. Scott. And whoever is playing Scrooge at Walnut Street Theater. I’m inclined to stay home…
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Summer’s Here! 7 Safe Family Activities
By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says…
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Iconic Steel Submersible Built with Lukens Steel Added to Museum in Coatesville
The Guppy – an iconic steel submersible built with Lukens steel – is coming to The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville, writes…
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