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The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides holds monthly meetings which feature a guest speaker on a topic of historical significance in Philadelphia or a field trip for a behind-the-scenes tour of a local historic site. Meetings are open to aspiring and working tour guides as well as anyone with an interest in Philadelphia-focused history. Attend one meeting for free and then it is $60 to join the association for the year or $10 per monthly meeting event. If you love and want to learn more about this amazing, vibrant city of 'firsts' - the birthplace of the United States - please join us!
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Tour of the Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple, 1 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, USThe Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has arranged for a private guided tour of one of the crown jewels of Philadelphia, the Masonic Temple, on Friday, March 27 at 2 pm This National Historic Landmark houses seven distinctly ornate meeting halls which transport tour-goers to various countries (Egypt, Greece) in different eras through a series of stunning architectural feats and decorative embellishments. Outside of the meeting halls, there’s plenty to see in nearly every corner of this architectural gem, including a grand staircase, intricate stained glass windows, and the world’s second-largest collection of sculptures by William Rush (after the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts across the street).
The Masonic Temple is home to the Masonic Library and Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and is located at 1 North Broad St., directly across from City Hall. APT is subsidizing the visit so that the cost is only $5, payable through the ticket function on the website. Contact APT Director-at-Large Vince McCafferty vpmccafferty@msn.com with any questions. It’s a great opportunity – sign up today!
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Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Philly's Gourmet Steaks, 114 Market St., Philadelphia, pa, USThe next monthly meeting of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 pm. Local historian, Jim Seagrave-Daly, will present a lively discussion of Thomas Paine’s revolutionary contribution that persuaded Americans to support independence.
On January 9, 1776, the most important pamphlet in American history (Common Sense) was published by an unknown author whose life had been full of failure and disappointment. Known as the “English Voltaire” and “The first man of the Revolution”, Thomas Paine made a forceful case for separation from England when many Americans considered such a move foolish and fatal.
Jim Segrave-Daly, also known as The Local History Geek, is an accomplished speaker specializing in American History with national experience leading lectures in person and virtually. With deep family connections to the American Revolution, Civil War, and World War I, he is passionate about connecting with audiences and making history come alive through engaging storytelling and interactive presentations.
Come early for dinner and drinks! The meeting will be in-person at Philly’s Gourmet Steaks, 114 Market Street, upstairs, and livestreamed on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available in the APT Tour Talk newsletter the week of the meeting; non-members should contact Alexandra Morigi vicepresident@phillyguides.org no later than 5 pm the day of the meeting to receive the link. A recording will be available on the APT YouTube page for a month following the talk.
APT meetings are open to aspiring and working tour guides as well as anyone with an interest in Philadelphia-focused history. Attend one meeting for free and then it is $60 to join the association for the year or $10 per monthly meeting in-person event. Zoom meetings are free. Please join us for convivial company, good food, fascinating presentations, and lively discussions!
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