Saturday Firstival: The First Balloon Voyage in America

The Athenæum of Philadelphia invites the public to celebrate its Philadelphia First — The First Balloon Voyage in America — with a Saturday Firstival on Saturday, January 3rd from 11AM - 1PM. This free, all-ages event will feature a Once Upon a Nation storyteller, aeronautics expert, pop-up exhibition and fun giveaways as part of the citywide 52 Weeks of Philly Firsts celebration, a yearlong initiative highlighting Philadelphia’s pioneering spirit and 250 years of firsts in freedom, innovation, and fun.