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,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant…
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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…
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New ‘Magical Garden’ Floating Between Philadelphia’s Two Rivers Set to Open Next Year
A floating classroom, described by its designer as a “magical garden,” is set to open next year, floating between the…
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15 Ways to Holiday Virtually, Montco Style
There is just one Ebenezer Scrooge for me. Well, two. It’s George C. Scott. And whoever is playing Scrooge at Walnut Street…
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Ardmore Jeweler Immortalized In Giant Translucent Sculpture By Artist’s Son
Ardmore jeweler Alexander Horn, the owner of Alexander Horn & Co., has been immortalized by his artist son Miguel Horn,…
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