What to Be expecting
Each and every week during 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created via none rather then Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to vital places reminiscent of the primary medical institution (every other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation ceaselessly owned via African American citizens), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Space
— Picture via J. Fusco for Discuss with Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for birthday celebration in 2026 come with the primary abolition society, the primary flower display, the primary ladies’s scientific faculty, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in reinforce of LGBTQ+ rights.
Those occasions are held at quite a lot of places during town the place every “first” happened, and have audio system, a outstanding “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Country tale that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Country bench outdoor Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture via J.Fusco for Discuss with Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Suppose you’ll to find the entire #1 sculptures? Don’t pass over the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be informed a little bit extra about Philly’s cutting edge previous within the procedure.
Keep tuned for more info about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
What to Be expecting
Each and every week during 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created via none rather then Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to vital places reminiscent of the primary medical institution (every other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation ceaselessly owned via African American citizens), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Space
— Picture via J. Fusco for Discuss with Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for birthday celebration in 2026 come with the primary abolition society, the primary flower display, the primary ladies’s scientific faculty, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in reinforce of LGBTQ+ rights.
Those occasions are held at quite a lot of places during town the place every “first” happened, and have audio system, a outstanding “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Country tale that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Country bench outdoor Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture via J.Fusco for Discuss with Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Suppose you’ll to find the entire #1 sculptures? Don’t pass over the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be informed a little bit extra about Philly’s cutting edge previous within the procedure.
Keep tuned for more info about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
