VOLUME 1
The Philly Files Wednesday, June 19 – Saturday, June 22, 2013 • Marriott Downtown • Philadelphia, PA Quick Links to the Annual Conference Website > > > > > > > > > > >
Program Session Details Plenaries Gc Roundtables New Lawyers Workshop Networking Opportunities Events For New Members Registration Cle Materials Hotel & Travel > Sponsors
We are pleased to distribute the first volume of the Philly Files, a periodic newsletter intended to provide members with information on what’s happening in Philadelphia during NACUA’s 53rd Annual Conference, which will be held June 19-22 at the Marriott Downtown.
Early Registration: Ends April 30 Have you registered for the 53rd Annual Conference? If not, register today to lock in the Early Registration rates. The rates will increase on May 1, 2013. For more information contact Meredith McMillan at (202) 833-8390 or via email at mmc@nacua.org.
Philadelphia Culture & Things to Do Its name meaning the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia was essential to the formative years of the United States. Philadelphia served as the permanent home to historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and the financiers of the American Revolution.
Formerly the nation’s capital, Philadelphia’s historic district includes the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The City of Brotherly Love offers many exciting things to do including:
African American Museum in Philadelphia | learn more
Barnes Foundation | learn more
Franklin Institute | learn more
Independence Hall Live Tour and Dinner at Tavern | learn more
Mutter Museum | learn more
National Constitution Center | learn more
Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts | learn more
Philadelphia Museum of Art | learn more
Preservation Alliance Architectural Walking Tours | learn more
Things You May Not Know About Philadelphia
There are five original open-space parks planned by William Penn: Franklin Square, Rittenhouse Square, Logan Circle, Washington Square, and Centre Square (now the site of City Hall at the intersection of Broad and Market Streets).
Philadelphia is currently ranked as the fifth most walkable city in the U.S. by Walk Score.
Benjamin Franklin Highway, a mile-long boulevard that diagonally cuts through the grid plan of Philadelphia, is modeled after the Champs-Elysées in Paris.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is the largest Catholic church in Pennsylvania.
The Rodin Museum in Philadelphia is the largest collection of the French sculptor’s work outside of Paris.
Philadelphia is home to 25 Carnegie libraries.
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