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The Museum of the American Revolution joins several well-known sites and institutions in Philadelphia’s historic district, the birthplace of democracy, in partnership to support democratic ideals in Ukraine and around the world.
On March 19, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, the Betsy Ross House, Carpenters’ Hall, Franklin Square, Independence Visitor Center, the Museum of the American Revolution, and the National Constitution Center will donate 100 percent of all admissions proceeds from that day to UNICEF, to support its efforts to deliver aid to the hundreds of thousands of children and families suffering from the effects of the war in Ukraine.
Honorable Edward G. Rendell inspired the initiative. “These institutions tell the story of America’s fight to become free and create one of the world’s greatest democracies,” said Rendell about the fundraising initiative. “We all believe we should do whatever we can to support the Ukrainian peoples’ fight to preserve their own democracy.”
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Rendell continued, “The message to Ukrainians and all freedom-loving people is that we hope this effort is an inspiration to encourage everyone to do what they can. If you are looking to support the families of Ukraine, this is a way to begin.”
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first and is currently focusing efforts on the displaced families from Ukraine. UNICEF has helped save more children’s lives than any other humanitarian organization by providing health care and immunization, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the U.S.
For anyone unable to visit on Saturday, all participating sites will continue to collect donations throughout March.
About the participating organizations:
The African American Museum in Philadelphia was founded in 1976 in celebration of the nation’s bicentennial, the African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. For information, call (215) 574-0380 or visit aampmuseum.org.
Carpenters’ Hall is a treasure in Historic Philadelphia. It hosted the First Continental Congress in 1774 and was home to Franklin’s Library Company, the American Philosophical Society, and the First and Second Banks of United States. Colonial delegates including George Washington, John Adams and Patrick Henry laid the groundwork for America’s grand experiment in democracy. For information, call (215) 925-0167 or visit www.carpentershall.org.
Historic Philadelphia, Inc. makes our nation’s history relevant and real through interpretation, interaction, and education, strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s role as the destination to experience American history. Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s programs include the Betsy Ross House, Once Upon A Nation storytelling History Makers, and Franklin Square. For information, call (215) 629-4026 or visit historicphiladelphia.org.
The Independence Visitor Center Corporation is a Pennsylvania nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization, which operates in cooperation with the National Park Service, Visit Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City of Philadelphia, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The IVCC manages the Independence Visitor Center, the official visitor center of the Philadelphia region and primary point of orientation for Independence National Historical Park; satellite visitor center locations; and the visitor-friendly public transit service, Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop. For information, call (800) 537-7676 or visit phlvisitorcenter.com.
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. For information, call (877) 740-1776 or visit www.AmRevMuseum.org.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. For information, call (215) 409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
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