American Philosophical Society
“The American Philosophical Society, the oldest learned society in the United States, was founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge.”
In 1803, several members tutored Lewis regarding the “scientific, linguistic, and anthropological” aspects of the forthcoming expedition and Lewis himself received his membership while wintering at Wood River, Illinois in 1803–1804.
The APS archives hold many of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s original journals, Nicholas Biddle’s notes on queries, Titian Peale’s sketches of expedition bird specimens, and other related documents such as the Donation Book . Public exhibits generally change annually, and the site hosts several events open to the public.
Philosophical Hall
104 South Fifth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone Number: 215-440-3440
American Philosophical Society Philosophical Hall, South 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Liberty Bell, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia, South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Athenaeum of Philadelphia, South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Benjamin Franklin Museum, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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238 S 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Independence Visitor Center, Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Museum of the American Revolution, South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia, Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Elfreth's Alley, Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Elfreth's Alley, Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Cultural Districts Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Library Company of Philadelphia, Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Distance: 0.73 mi (straight line)
Academy of Natural Sciences, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Distance: 1.29 mi (straight line)
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