Staying close to home this Friday?  Perhaps you should checkout these events happening in Historic Germantown:

Ringing Out Freedom & Independence in Germantown on the 4th of July
 
Three main events are going on during the day.  They are:
Free tours of Cliveden, site of the 1777 Battle of Germantown (noon - 4 PM).  Located at 6401 Germantown Ave.
 
Bell Ringing at Concord School, part of National Bell Ringing Ceremony (2 PM).  Located at 6309 Germantown Ave.
 
Harriet Tubman at the Johnson House, Tubman's experience about the struggle for freedom in America, as performed by noted interpreter Millicent Sparks (2:30 PM).  Located at 6306 Germantown Ave.

Also coming up: Family Day at historic Stenton on Saturday, July 19th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m (4601 North 18th Street).  Enjoy a fun-filled day of family activities.  A petting zoo featuring historically-themed animals will be available for visitors to enjoy, and kids can participate in a number crafts and activities.  Historic Stenton house will be open for guided tours.  Admission is free.  Stenton has been described as “the most authentic of all Philadelphia’s historic houses”.

 
Historic Germantown, a partnership of 14 outstanding attractions located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, is just minutes from downtown.  Partners are joined by a common mission and each played a role in the fight for freedom and are collectively "Freedom's Backyard."  For more information about Historic Germantown, call 215-844-1683 or visit www.freedomsbackyard.com.