You can start planning your visit now, including accommodations, activities, dinner plans and exploring the city where the Navy and Marine Corps were born: Philadelphia PA.
Please check the Navy and Marine Corps pages for more information about times and locations of various events. Most events will be happening near Independence Hall or the Philadelphia Water front although there will be events all over the Tri-state area for those who are interested in attending.
Hotels:
For questions about hotels and lodging, please email lodging@homecoming250.org
Handicap Access:
Most locations are handicap accessible because they are public places (Independence Hall National Park, the Philadelphia waterfront etc). All events happening in stadiums and both Navy and Marine Corps Balls will be handicap accessible (with elevators, ramps and options to avoid using stairs at all for those that need it). For more specific questions about accessibility, please contact us here.
The Historic Tavern called the Tun:
We at Homecoming 250 are delighted to support The Tun Legacy Foundation’s efforts to reestablish the Tun but we are separate organizations so for any questions about the Tun, please contact them directly at tavernkeeper@thetun.org.
Group Events & Military Reunions
For questions about group events and military reunions, you may want to speak with Charley Day at Armed Forces Reunions at Charley@afri.com
Philadelphia and environs are full of wonderful dining and lodging establishments, as well as other sights you can visit during your trip. We will be highlighting specific sites as the celebrations get closer. In the meantime, feel free to check these helpful sites!
Cultural and Educational Activities
The Navy and Marine Corps 250th celebrations are not just for touring spectacular ships, recreating the tavern that gave birth to the Marine Corps, and watching aerial displays.
Philadelphia — The Perfect Setting
There is no better site for the celebrations of the founding of the Navy and Marine Corps in 1775 than their birthplace – Philadelphia and the banks of the Delaware.
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