Book Signing at Independence Store followed by Book Tour of Old City

June 19, 2009

Book Signing at Independence Store followed by Book Tour of Old City

 

5:00- 6:30pm
124 Elfreth's Alley
The tour is $15 for adults, $10 for kids, or $30 for families
Independence Visitors Center Store will host author of popular Philadelphia books on Friday afternoons in June.  A tour of Old City from Sixth and Market to Elfreth’s Alley will follow each signing.      

 

The Philadelphia Independence Visitors Center Store will host author Edward A. Mauger from 5:00 to 6:30 pm on June 5, 12, 19 and 26.  After signing copies of his books Philadelpha Then and Now and Philadelphia in Photographs, the local author and tour guide will conduct a 7:00 pm “Book Tour” from the Visitors Center through Old City Philadelphia.  The tour will highlight sites featured in the books and conclude with an insiders’ visit to  Elfreth’s Alley.

 

Cost of the tour is $15 for adults, $10 for kids, or $30 for families, with a discount for those who purchase a book from Independence Store.   Proceeds of the tour go to the Elfreth’s Alley Association.

 

Mr. Mauger has appeared on the History Channel and been featured on Good Morning America for his “unique, behind-the-scenes” tours of historic Philadelphia.  He is the President of the new Association of Philadelphia Tourguides.

 

Contact: Kelly O’Donnell

Tel: 215-965-2308

Email: Kelly@eventnetwork.com