New Year’s Revelry and the Philadelphia Mummers Parade
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- I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
- I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums
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Minimal walking 3 short blocks
HOTEL CHECK-IN: Available from 3:00 p.m. ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM REGISTRATION: 4:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, go over to the Road Scholar chair in the lobby to register with the Philadelphia Landmarks program staff and...
Winterthur-small group slow walking. Lots of leisurely walking at your own pace. Longwood wheelchairs are $4 and electric scooters rent for $25.
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Use of bus to sites. The Wanamaker organ is housed at Macy's Department Store, across the street from the hotel. Walk back from Kimmel Center 3 blocks
MUMMERY LECTURE: Learn about the Mummers, a 113 year old tradition from a mummer at the Fralinger's Club house ...
PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS PARADE: The Philadelphia Mummers Parade has been happening since the 1800s and became an official city event in 1900. It features amazing costumes, music, and pageantry organized by many individual clubs of volunteers who work all year on their la...
Walking around the galleries, there are benches in each gallery. Wheelchairs are available for rental.
The Barnes Foundation for our private viewing of the galleries with our educator. The city’s newest cultural landmark is the new home of the world renowned Bar...
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