Independence Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum is a maritime museum in Philadelphia. It is home to historic ships, including Olympia and Becuna. It is dedicated to preserving maritime heritage. It is rich in exhibits, archives, and educational programs. It is inviting and informative.
Address: 211 S. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 413-8655
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How Philadelphia’s John Fitch Launched America’s First Steamboat on the Delaware River in 1787
Long before Robert Fulton became a household name, a lesser-known inventor was already churning up the Delaware River. In 1787, John Fitch launched what is…
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Bucks County Leadership: Peter Seibert, President and CEO, Independence Seaport Museum
Peter Seibert, President and CEO of Independence Seaport Museum, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up as the token Protestant in a Catholic school in…
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Revolutionary War-Era Durham Boat Replica Heads to Bucks County
A replica of the boat that carried George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River is coming to Bucks County, thanks to a partnership…
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Water, Water Everywhere
It’s a hot summer day. Sweat trickles down your back. Clothing clings to your damp skin. You gaze at the Schuylkill River, longing to dive…
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Like Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia Once Welcomed Immigrants to the U.S.
While not as famous as Ellis Island, Washington Avenue Immigration Station in Philadelphia used to be a place where immigrants were welcomed into the country,…
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Independence Seaport Museum Transfers Historic Portrait to Andalusia Estate
The Independence Seaport Museum has officially transferred ownership of a portrait from 1815 to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem, ending a long-standing case of…
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