About Historic Philadelphia
Historic Philadelphia, which has a long history, is more than just one place. This is an organization that works to make the history of their country relevant and real through interpretation, interaction, and education, and to strengthen Philadelphia's role as a destination for experiencing American history. Most notably, the brand storytelling benches in Historic Philadelphia and Virginia Valley Park also provide visitors with opportunities to interact with historical players. The creators of history, citizens of the 18th and 19th centuries, share their stories, interact with tourists, and guide their adventures. Franklin Square is still a hot spot for residents and tourists. Since reopening, more than 8.7 million visitors have visited, with more than 1.1 million visitors in 2016, an all-time high. The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Inquirer) called it "the most beautiful park in the oldest city in the United States" and "a model of how to transform and protect public space."