Thirteen free storytelling benches will be located in such places as the Betsy Ross House, Carpenters' Hall, Christ Church, City Tavern and Franklin Court to name just a few. The storytellers entertain locals and visitors alike with three-to five-minute tales from Philadelphia's past.
Images of Independence - Four Days of the Fourth, Philadelphia, July 1-4, 2005
by John Fischer
for About.comOnce Upon a Nation Storytelling
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling at Old City Tavern, Philadelphia, PA
Photo by John Fischer
Once Upon a Nation is Philadelphia's summer-long celebration in the city's Historic District, featuring day and evening storytelling with performers trained at the new Benstitute.
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