Youth Programs

Arch Street Meeting House is joining Philadelphia’s Historic District to celebrate the first annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do, a commemorative day of “pomp and parade,” as declared by John Adams in 1776, to encourage visitors to celebrate independence in the place where it all began!

On Tuesday, July 2nd, America’s most historic square mile will host the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, restaurant specials, and so much more!

Arch Street Meeting House will have special extended museum hours, musical performances, festive decorations for Pomp & Parade attendees, and more. 

Schedule of Events

9 – 11 am: The fun begins with flag raisings, museums, and historic sites openings, special recognitions, and Children’s Naturalization Ceremony at the Betsy Ross House (9 a.m.)

11 am: Red, White, Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade kicks-off at the National Constitution Center, traveling along Independence Mall (Pre-registration to march in the Pomp & Parade is required. Stay tuned to the website for information)

11 am. – 3 pm: Welcome America’s Go 4th and Learn: Carpenters’ Hall 250th Anniversary

12 pm: Parade arrives at the end point at Carpenters’ Hall

12 – 2 pm: Independence Barbeque with lunch specials throughout Old City

2 – 5 pm: Musical performances at four locations throughout the Historic District (Arch Street Meeting House, African American Museum in Philadelphia, National Liberty Museum and Elfreth’s Alley)

4 – 7 pm: Extended hours and special events at various historical sites and food and specials throughout Old City