You're Invited!
Saturday, March 7th | 9:30AM - 12:00PM
Philadelphia History Museum
15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Please join us for a guided trolley tour of historic play sites with Dr. Deborah Shine Valentine, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Saint Joseph’s University.
The morning will begin with coffee and muffins at The Philadelphia History Museum where How Philly Plays: 115 Years at Smith Memorial Playground, an exhibition of Smith’s history, is on display in the Community History Gallery. Guests will then board the trolley to learn about what play looked like in early 20th century Philadelphia, driving past locations of historical significance, including Starr Garden, as well as popular new destinations like Sister Cities Park. The tour culminates in a visit to Smith and a ride down the Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide.
How Philly Plays: 115 Years at Smith Memorial Playground explores the ever-changing landscape of play through the lens of over a century of play in Philadelphia. Through historic photos, videos, and toys, visitors experience Smith and the evolution of play and playgrounds.
Tickets $30; $15 for Smith and Philadelphia History Museum members*
*Includes admission to the Philadelphia History Museum for non-members
Purchase tickets at smithplayground.ticketleap.com/playtour
Directions and parking information available at http://www.philadelphiahistory.org/
Please direct general questions to [email protected]
The Community History Gallery is sponsored by PECO.
Additional support is provided by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation and the Samuel F. Fels Fund.
Print and broadcast media are invited to attend and cover the Historic Play Sites Trolley Tour. Please contact [email protected] to make arrangements for coverage.
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Trolley Tour Itinerary
(BEGIN) PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM (15 S 7th STREET)
STARR GARDEN (8th AND LOMBARD)
DICKINSON SQUARE PARK (4th SOUTH OF TASKER)
SHOT TOWER (FRONT AND CARPENTER)
WECCACOE PLAYGROUND (CATHERINE BETWEEN 4th AND 5TH)
SEGER PLAYGROUND (11th AND LOMBARD)
SISTER CITIES PARK (EAST SIDE LOGAN SQUARE NEAR VINE)
SMITH MEMORIAL PLAYGROUND (3500 RESERVOIR DRIVE)
ATHLETIC REC CENTER (26th AND MASTER)
(END) PHILADELPHIA HISTORY MUSEUM (15 S 7th STREET)