Join us at Carpenters' Hall, located at 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, for a free celebration of our "Firstival" - Carpenters' Hall was the location of the First Coneintnal Congress, which met in the Hall from September 5th to October 26th, 1774. On Saturday, September 12th, at Carpenters' Hall, visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities including special coloring sheets and a Lego building station! As always, the museum itself will be free and open to the public from 10a to 4pm that day.

52 Weeks of Firsts is an ongoing, yearlong celebration of Philadelphia’s trailblazing spirit, marking 250 years of “firsts” in freedom, innovation, and fun. Every Saturday through 2026, a new Firstival invites visitors to experience Philadelphia history in a hands-on, family-friendly way. For more information about 52 Weeks of Firsts, visit 52firstsphilly.com. 

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