Barclay-Kingston Things to Do

The outside of the building indicates that patrons are in for a unique experience—and (thankfully) the inside lives up to the expectation. This visual art and live performance gallery has long been a revered institution for tho... more

The society's collection is highlighted by the continuing exhibit, "Finding Philadelphia's Past." Over 500 antiques and personal items chronicle the city's history through 1900, including the wampum belt of Pennsylvania founder... more

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is the first A.M.E. church in the world. It was founded by free American blacks in the 1700s. The current building was constructed in 1889 and occupies the same location as three... more

Since 1979, the Horticultural Center has augmented the variety of its botanical life by collecting seeds from Asia, Europe, and the West Indies. Permanent and seasonal plantings display over 2,000 examples of flora. The center... more

Considered to be the progenitor of American horticulture, Bartram's Garden is an 18th Century wonder on the banks of the Schuykill River. Established in 1731, the home of John and William Bartram, the first American botanists,... more

The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, was the first circulating library in America. Today, it is an independent research library with more than a half a million books, graphics and other rar... more

The Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church is the only remaining Colonial Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, and has an interesting history. Old Pine's first Pastor, George Duffield, served as chaplain to the First Continental C... more

The American Interfaith Institute promotes religious tolerance by examining early links between Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism. Scholars at the Institute actively pursue historical truth, rethink scripture translations, and... more

The Brandywine Workshop serves culturally diverse artists by hosting printmaking programs, fine art exhibits, fellowships and a variety of other opportunities. Brandywine features The Printed Image Galleries, a museum facility... more

Located in front of Independence Hall, this chiseled visage pays tribute to the military contributions of Commodore John Barry during the American Revolutionary War. He is portrayed wearing his uniform and pointing onward into... more