Eight Places to Hear Philly’s Historic Secrets & Stories
While there’s a lot of buzz lately about how Philadelphia will be celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary, local organizations like Historic Philadelphia Inc. have been bringing our rich history to life for decades. As the birthplace of America, after all, history is woven into our streets, buildings, and even people. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Geoffrey Berwind, artistic director and storyteller director at Historic Philadelphia Inc., about how his organization helps keep Philly’s history relevant through creative storytelling.
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