We look forward to gathering with you this week for our 2026 Symposium and Conference: Shared Heritage, Shared Future: Preservation, Stewardship, and the Next Generation! Here is some helpful information as you prepare for our three-day event.
This year’s Symposium will take place at:
Benjamin Franklin Hall – American Philosophical Society
427 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Parking: There are several parking garages within a convenient distance from the APS. The Bourse Garage is the closest facility, at 4th and Ranstead Streets. Additionally, there are garages at the Independence Visitor Center and the National Constitution Center. https://www.amphilsoc.org/about/getting-here
Arriving early? We encourage all of our guests to attend the Reenactment of first public reading of Declaration of Independence happening at Independence Square on Wednesday morning!
What: Reenactment of first public reading of Declaration of Independence
Where: Independence Square
When: July 8, Introduction by a park ranger starting at 11:00 AM
Declaration reading promptly at noon
This is a free event, not affiliated with our program. After the reenactment, grab lunch at one of the many local restaurants in the neighborhood before our doors open at 1:00 PM! Learn more!