The Experience
Children can pick up a Story Flag at any Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Bench locations, then collect a star from every storyteller on their journey. Flags with all the stars can be redeemed for a History Hero Certificate and a free carousel ride on the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square.
Storyteller benches feature free, three to five minute tales and secret stories.
Bench Locations
Storytellers can be found at the 13 signature benches in Historic Philadelphia at:
1. Independence Visitor Center
2. Independence Square, behind Independence Hall
3. Signer’s Garden
4. Carpenters’ Hall
5. Museum of the American Revolution
6. The Powel House
7. Elfreth’s Alley
8. Franklin Court
9. Christ Church
10. Betsy Ross House
11. Arch Street Meeting House
12. The Lincoln Financial Storytelling Bench at the National Constitution Center
13. Franklin Square
Don’t Miss
Once Upon A Nation: Valley Forge
Keep an eye out for Once Upon A Nation storytelling benches in
Valley Forge National Park
and discover the riveting stories of the encampment and how it became a turning point in the Revolutionary War.
Benches are located at the Visitor Center, Train Station at Washington’s Headquarters and the Muhlenberg Brigade.
For more information about the Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches, please click the button below.
