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Independence Visitor Center Information

Lauren Tosti

The Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell, provides the region’s best event and attraction information to visitors and locals alike about Independence National Historical Park, the City of Philadelphia and the countryside. Open daily at 8:30 a.m. seven days a week (with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). For information, visit www.independencevisitorcenter.com or call 215.965.7676.

Independence Visitor Center Press Release

04 NOV	Celebrate the Holidays "Philadelphia Style" with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
	The Independence Visitor Center wants to know how you spend your holidays in Philadelphia. Is it enjoying the Holiday Light Show at Macys or just having a cup of hot chocolate? We're here to help you enjoy the season with our free holiday concerts and so much more.

30 May	Independence Visitor Center’s “Music On The Mall” Concert Series Returns For The Second Year
	Free summer concert series, Music on the Mall returns for the second year; presented by Independence Visitor Center and hosted on Independence Mall.

09 May	The Independence Visitor Center Celebrates Mother’s Day May 10, 2009
	First 400 mothers receive a free Carnation on Mother's Day at Independence Visitor Center

25 FEB	Explore And Be Enlightened With The Women’s History Scavenger Hunt
	Centered on ten women who were born, raised, visited or lived in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, this scavenger hunt is aimed to open visitors’ eyes to the rich history and impact women have made in the Philadelphia region.

19 FEB	Witness The Adventures Of Annie Oakley Come To Life At The Independence Visitor Center
	Annie will amaze and entertain attendees with tales of her shooting skills and adventures on March 13, 2009, from 11 am - 2 pm at the Independence Visitor Center.

08 FEB	Gwen Ifill Book Reveal And Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics And Race In The Age Of Obama At The Independence Visitor Center
	Gwen Ifill makes appearance at Independence Visitor Center for a brief book reading and discussion of her new book, The Breakthrough: Politics And Race In the Age Of Obama.

08 FEB	Celebrate Black History Month With The Independence Visitor Center
	Independence Visitor Center hosts several free events open to public in celebration of Black History Month.

07 FEB	Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day In Celebration Of Black History Month
	Independence Visitor Center celebrates Black History month with a President Obama Day program featuring local students.

23 JAN	The Independence Visitor Center Announces William Moore, President And CEO, Will Step Down
	After serving as the President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center for 10 years, Bill Moore announces his departure for a new opportunity.

16 JAN	The Independence Visitor Center Donates Over 200 Coats To One Warm Coat
	After a very successful holiday coat drive, Independence Visitor Center donated over 200 coats to One Warm Coat Charity.

16 JAN	Celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President Barack Obama in the City Where America Began
	In celebration of the 44th Presidential Inauguration there will be a FREE Live broadcast of the Inauguration outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall.

05 JAN	Independence Visitor Center introduces “Especially for Teachers”
	Independence Visitor Center creates new webpage, "Especially for Teachers", as a result of $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. Webpage will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more.

17 DEC	Independence Visitor Center Chooses Osiris Group as New Marketing Company
	Independence Visitor Center Corporation’s newest marketing group is no stranger to strategically promoting the region’s tourism industry.

13 NOV	Join The Independence Visitor Center Corporation For A Holiday Season Of Giving
	The holiday season is upon us, and Independence Visitor Center aims to emphasize the importance of giving to those in need.

12 NOV	Celebrate The Holidays With The Independence Visitor Center Corporation
	Gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience all the holiday fun at the heart of Independence Mall.

11 NOV	Thanksgiving Weekend Festivities Come To Independence Mall And The Historic District
	As we kick off the official start of the holiday season with the celebration of Thanksgiving, Independence Visitor Center encourages everyone to Start at the Center and discover all that Independence Mall and the entire Historic District have to offer this Thanksgiving Weekend.

11 NOV	Black Friday Specials At The Independence Visitor Center
	Black Friday sales and specials aren’t exclusive to malls this year. Independence Visitor Center will also be a part of the action!

14 OCT	Independence Visitor Center Announces The Promotion Of Lauren Tosti To Director Of Marketing And Communications
	The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) has announced the appointment of Lauren Tosti to Director of Marketing and Communications.

10 SEP	Moon Handbooks Philadelphia Is Here; Independence Visitor Center Hosts Book Launch Party On 9/19/08
	The first edition of Moon Philadelphia, written by Philadelphia native and journalist Karrie Gavin, is now available online and will be in bookstores nationwide in early September. The release party will be held in the ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets ) on Friday, September 19, 2008. Guests are asked to RSVP to moonphilly@gmail.com by September 12, 2008.

09 SEP	Lynne Cheney Reveals Her New Book, We the People: The Story of Our Constitution, to Local Students at Independence Visitor Center
	On Wednesday, September 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, Lynne Cheney, will give a brief lecture, followed by a book signing of her newly-released children’s book at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Streets).

01 JUL	Have Some Cake On The Nation's Birthday At The Independence Visitor Center
	During the Independence Visitor Center’s “Happy Birthday America!” event, 10,000 Tastykakes will be distributed inside the Independence Visitor Center on July 4th.

01 JUL	Free Independence Day Events At The Independence Visitor Center
	Celebrate the nation’s America’s birthday at the Independence Visitor Center! July 3 through July 5, both Philadelphia visitors and locals alike can come to the Center for free and fun family events.

24 JUN	Second Of The "Music On The Mall" Outdoor Concert Series
	Second of the “Music on the Mall” Summer Concert Series, operated and produced by the Independence Visitor Center. This week features the Phyllies Intruders and Ashley Jones.

12 JUN	“Music On The Mall” Series One Of Many Free Summer Events At The Independence Visitor Center
	Every Thursday beginning June 19th, Philadelphia visitors and locals can attend "Music on the Mall", a free summer concert series held at the Independence Visitor Center.

12 JUN	Visitors And Locals Can Share Ideas In Beat The Heat Contest
	Submit an essay to the Independence Visitor Center on the best way to "beat the heat" in Philadelphia during the summer for the chance of winning different prizes.

12 JUN	The Other Bell To Be Installed At The Indepencence Visitor Center
	Normandy Bell Hologram to “ring” for tourists and visitors.

12 JUN	Outdoor Cafe Grand Opening And Summer Concert Series Kickoff At The Independence Visitor Center
	Guests can sample food at Independence Al Fresco, the new outdoor café outside of the Independence Visitor Center, while listening to the "Music on the Mall" summer concert series.

12 JUN	Celebrate The 25th Annual National Tourism Week In Philadelphia
	Learn about Philadelphia's traditions and history during the 25th annual National Tourism Week.