July 1, 2026 – February 15, 2027
First Bank of the United States (Independence National Historical Park)
120 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia
Exhibit viewing hours: Thursday - Sunday, 11am to 4pm
Inside this newly reopened historic building, the Drexel and the Atwater Kent Collection is exhibiting souvenirs and artifacts from the 1876 Bicentennial and 1926 Sesquicentennial (both world’s fairs) and 1976 Bicentennial celebrated in Philadelphia. The Atwater Kent Collection is the collection of the former Philadelphia History Museum, which Drexel is stewarding.
Alongside America’s National Anniversaries & Philadelphia on the World Stage is an exhibition from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, Office of Cultural Heritage and the Fund to Conserve U.S. Diplomatic Treasures Abroad: Marks of Friendship: 250 Years of U.S. Diplomatic Treasures, showcasing a selection of gifts representing America’s international relationships that help tell the 250-year story of America’s rise from humble beginnings as a small, experimental republic to the heights of world leadership.
This exhibit is free and open to the public.