AmeriCorps Launch Day

The Philly Playworks AC members were out in full-force on Columbus Day at the National Constitution Center. The event was an interesting tour through American history. Through exhibits that detailed the long, difficult process of drafting and creating the Constitution, to the struggles our country has persevered through, the Playworks AC members were given an opportunity to see how their service fits into the history of America's birth at the hands of men and women who were passionate about seeing real change occur. Our members were also given an opportunity to view the amazing "Art of the American Soldier" exhibit, which highlights paintings done by men and women in the service from World War 1 to our modern day conflicts in the Middle East.

The event was attended by AC members from all parts of Philadelphia, and it was inspiring to see how many people volunteer and sacrifice their time to make a difference in under-served and needy populations.

The day also included an impromptu field trip, led by the fearless Emily Lyons, to the Reading Terminal market, where (most) everyone enjoyed the popular Dinic's pulled pork sandwiches.

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Philly, whether for vacation or to come play with us, a trip to the National Constitution Center is a must. It's an amazing, if not a bit imperfect, look at the process our founding citizens started to create a more perfect government for and by the people, that is still, for better or worse, a work in progress.