Mummers MuseumBy: Paul Dovidio and Connor Harris

•The Mummers’ Museum opened in Philadelphia in 1976

• It is dedicated to the Philadelphia parade to celebrate New Years.

• It is located at 1100 South 2nd. Street

• The museum houses a rich collection of Mummer’s memorabilia.

– “Mummer” comes from the Old French Momer which means to wear a mask or merrymaker, especially at a festival.

• Mummery is an old tradition in Philadelphia.

• It dates back to Colonial times.

• Those who participated were referred to as Shooters and Mummers.

• Today’s parades include competition.

• The unofficial Mummers theme song “O” Dem Golden Slippers” was composed by Philadelphian James Bland in 1879.

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