The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is one of many "Philly Firsts" being honored by 52firstsphilly. Founded in 1805, pafacademy is the oldest museum and art school in the United States. Learn about PAFA and other Philly Firsts like the American flag, Judge Carolyn Temin, the first balloon flight, and Ben Franklin’s bucket brigade on tonight's episode of yououghtaknowtv on WHYY-TV 12 - and streaming on the WHYY Watch App! #52FirstsPhilly #Philly250 #PhiladelphiaHistoricDistrict #PhillyFirst #Philly2026 #PAFA