The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has arranged a private tour of the exhibit "Revolution at Penn?" which examines the formation of the University of Pennsylvania, the debates that divided the school during the American Revolution, and the compromises that reorganized it as the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. University archivist Jim Duffin will […]
As Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month in June, the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has invited Mark Segal - Stonewall pioneer, journalist, author, and founder of Philadelphia Gay News - […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) written Certification Exam, based mainly on information in the APT HANDBOOK, covers the history, people, and places of importance in Philadelphia. It tests […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is organizing a tour guide coffee break on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 am at the back of the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) at 6th and Market Streets. No set topics, just good guide talk in a casual setting. Everyone is welcome. Wear your APT lanyard and you […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has arranged for a how-to session with Bill Caldwell of Compass US Accountants and Advisors "LLC or Not - That is the question!" […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) will hold its next monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 9 at 7 pm. July's speaker will be Doug Thomas of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. who will tell us about the life of John Dickinson, the "Penman of the Revolution", who opposed independence from Britain but supported the rights of […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is organizing a field trip to the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, Delaware on July 10, 10 am - 3 pm. Let’s cross state lines […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) is organizing a tour guide coffee break on Tuesday, July 15 at 10 am at the back of the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) will hold its next Zoom book club meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend. July's book club […]
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) has organized a special tour of Christ Church hosted by APT member Tish Byrne on Saturday, July 26, at 11 am. There is no cost for this tour and it is expected to last 90 minutes. Tish has worked as a guide and docent for Road Scholar, Philadelphia […]