U.S.s oldest cultural institution well-kept secret in Philadelphia @cbsphilly
U.S.s oldest cultural institution well-kept secret in Philadelphia @cbsphilly
Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Library Company of Philadelphia is the oldest cultural institution in the United States, and it was founded in the city by Franklin before America even became a country. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.


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U.S.'s oldest cultural institution "well-kept secret" in Philadelphia

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