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What is there to do at night that the whole family will enjoy?

Lights of Liberty Show, Independence National Historical Park

Photo by John Fischer
Enjoy a Show With No Seats and No Roof

Lights of Liberty is a nighttime sound and light show reliving the American Revolution as it happened, where it happened.

Wearing lightweight headsets, visitors follow a costumed guide through cobblestone streets, where hand-painted images are projected onto Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall and other historic buildings.

There’s a special version of the tour for children narrated by Whoopi Goldberg. Shows begin at dusk and run through October.

Take Part in an Interactive Movie

Try 1776, the Interactive Movie-Musical. In Philadelphia, this classic film is turned into an interactive movie-going experience complete with sing-alongs and props. The movie runs on Fridays from May 25 - August 31, 2007 at the Independence Living History Center, 3rd & Chestnut Streets.

Take Your Family Out to a Baseball Game

The Philadelphia Phillies are in contention to win the National League Eastern Division and a visit to beautiful Citizens Bank Park is a great way to spend an evening.

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