Get Out of Town with MRC

Join us for a day trip to Old City Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, 2026, as we celebrate 250 years of history in the place where our country began. Bus pickup and drop-off will be at Montrose Price Chopper. Cost is $80 per person.

Your RSVP will be considered a firm commitment, as we must have at least 40 participants to secure the bus. Once 40 guests are confirmed, payment will be required to finalize your seat. We can’t wait to travel together for this special day!

Thursday, March 26th, 2026

• 6:45 AM - Bus on site at Price Chopper in Montrose, PA

• 7:00 AM - Depart from Montrose

• 10:10 AM - Arrive at Old City, Philadelphia, PA

• 5:00 PM - Depart from Old City, Philadelphia, PA

• 8:10 PM - Arrive at Price Chopper in Montrose, PA

Bus Trip to The Independence Visitor Center on 599 Market Street in Philadelphia - Thursday, March 26

Possible ideas for exploring the area:

The Independence Visitor Center has many exhibits, walking maps and information about the area.

(Minutes walk means from the Visitor Center, not between sites)

• 3 min walk to newly reopened Independence Hall - celebrating 250 years of our country - only timed tickets accepted, available on the bus - free

• 9 min walk to Museum for Art in Wood - an international leader for contemporary art, craft and design in wood. Displays contain over 1,200 handmade objects from around the world including sculpture and furniture - free

• 8 min walk to Betsy Ross Home - $14

• 3 min walk to Elfreth’s Alley Museum - the oldest continually inhabited road in America - free

• 9 min walk to Christ Church Burial Ground - burial site of Benjamin Franklin and other leaders of the Revolutionary War

  Adult tickets $5, Youth tickets $2. Including church - Adult $8, Youth $3

• 9 min walk to Museum of the American Revolution - tells the story of the American Revolution through immersive exhibits, artifacts and films - Adults $25, Seniors $21, Youth ages 6-17 $14. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on their website.

• 3 min walk to the Liberty Bell - Free

• 5 minute walk to the African American Museum - $20

• 7 min walk to The Curtis Atrium and Dream Garden - an historic 1916 mosaic mural featuring over 100,000 pieces of glass in 260 colors, 15 feet by 49 feet - Free

• 6 min walk to the Ben Franklin Museum - an underground museum located in Franklin Court, showcasing Franklin’s life - $5

• 4 min walk to the United States Mint - Free

• 7 min walk to Carpenter’s Hall - meeting place for the First Continental Congress in 1774 - Free

• 4 min walk to National Constitution Center - Adult $25, Seniors $20, Youth 6-18 $20 - tickets can be purchased on their website for a discounted price

Please call Linda at (570) 396-9223 with any questions or concerns!