What to Count on
Each week all through 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created by none apart from Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to important places resembling the primary hospital (one other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation constantly owned by African Individuals), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Home
— Picture by J. Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for celebration in 2026 embrace the primary abolition society, the primary flower present, the primary ladies’s medical school, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in assist of LGBTQ+ rights.
These occasions are held at numerous places all through town the place every “first” befell, and have audio system, a distinguished “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Nation story that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Nation bench exterior Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture by J.Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Assume you could find all of the #1 sculptures? Don’t miss the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be taught a bit extra about Philly’s revolutionary previous within the course of.
Keep tuned for extra details about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
What to Count on
Each week all through 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created by none apart from Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to important places resembling the primary hospital (one other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation constantly owned by African Individuals), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Home
— Picture by J. Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for celebration in 2026 embrace the primary abolition society, the primary flower present, the primary ladies’s medical school, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in assist of LGBTQ+ rights.
These occasions are held at numerous places all through town the place every “first” befell, and have audio system, a distinguished “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Nation story that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Nation bench exterior Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture by J.Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Assume you could find all of the #1 sculptures? Don’t miss the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be taught a bit extra about Philly’s revolutionary previous within the course of.
Keep tuned for extra details about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
What to Count on
Each week all through 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created by none apart from Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to important places resembling the primary hospital (one other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation constantly owned by African Individuals), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Home
— Picture by J. Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for celebration in 2026 embrace the primary abolition society, the primary flower present, the primary ladies’s medical school, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in assist of LGBTQ+ rights.
These occasions are held at numerous places all through town the place every “first” befell, and have audio system, a distinguished “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Nation story that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Nation bench exterior Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture by J.Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Assume you could find all of the #1 sculptures? Don’t miss the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be taught a bit extra about Philly’s revolutionary previous within the course of.
Keep tuned for extra details about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
What to Count on
Each week all through 2026, visitors find out about a special “first” that had its roots in Philadelphia, from innovations like bifocals (created by none apart from Benjamin Franklin) and pencils with erasers (kudos to inventor Hymen Lipman) to important places resembling the primary hospital (one other Franklin first) and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (the oldest parcel of land within the nation constantly owned by African Individuals), to cultural milestones just like the Mom’s Day and Thanksgiving Day parades (yup, they began right here, too).
The Betsy Ross Home
— Picture by J. Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Different Philadelphia firsts slated for celebration in 2026 embrace the primary abolition society, the primary flower present, the primary ladies’s medical school, the primary Lady Scout cookie sale and the primary public protest in assist of LGBTQ+ rights.
These occasions are held at numerous places all through town the place every “first” befell, and have audio system, a distinguished “#1” sculpture, and a As soon as Upon A Nation story that delves into the historical past of every innovation.
The As soon as Upon a Nation bench exterior Carpenters’ Corridor
— Picture by J.Fusco for Go to Philadelphia
Talking of the “#1” sculptures: Assume you could find all of the #1 sculptures? Don’t miss the city-wide scavenger hunt, the place you’ll additionally be taught a bit extra about Philly’s revolutionary previous within the course of.
Keep tuned for extra details about 52 Weeks of Firsts!
