| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Academy at 200: The Nature of DiscoveryPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences March 24, 2012-March 31, 2013 The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery celebrates the Academy of Natural Sciences’ groundbreaking discoveries of the past and present and provides a glimpse into the future of one of the world’s great natural history museums. Through this spectacular new exhibit, visitors will journey alongside Academy scientists to search for new species and explore how human activity is affecting the environment. See rare and amazing plants and animals from the Academy’s... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 03/24/12-
03/31/13 | Philadelphia |
Joseph Holston: Exhibit Walk-Through for Art StudentsPresented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia June 9, 2012 Printmaker Joseph Holston is known for his carefully crafted black and white etchings, colorful screenprints, and emotive collagraphs featuring jazz musicians, fishermen, church ladies, boatmen, and more. Join Holston as he discusses his varied techniques and artistic perspective during this very special walkthrough of his exhibition, Limited Editions: Joseph Holston Prints, 1974-2010, A Retrospective for student artists from local colleges and universities. (High school students,... | African American Museum in Philadelphia | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Tempus Fugit: Time FliesPresented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum April 13-December 30, 2012 Time flies, leaving its mark on the people and objects it touches. This exhibition explores how we try to capture, measure, and find meaning in the midst of time’s inevitable passage. The show includes books, manuscripts, and curiosities from the historic APS collections along with drawings, paintings, collages, videos, and a sound work by contemporary artist Antonia Contro, who selected the APS objects and juxtaposed her own works in response to them. A tiny 1805 topographic model of... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 04/13/12-
12/30/12 | Philadelphia |
First Friday at Asian Arts Initiative/Closing Reception for Exit SaigonPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative June 1, 2012 Asian Arts Initiative is proud to present Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon, recounting a journey more than 30 years in the making. When the U.S. government opened its gates in 1975 to thousands of Vietnamese immigrants, they faced the idea of permanent resettlement with a mixture of survivors’ guilt and overwhelming relief. Exit Saigon tells the story of adapting to life in the United States where, amongst the struggle for equality and acceptance, Vietnamese Americans... | Asian Arts Initiative | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
| Kuerner Farm Tours | Brandywine River Museum | 04/01/12-
11/18/12 | Chadds Ford |
N.C. Wyeth House & Studio TourPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum April 1-November 18, 2012 Visit the home where N.C. Wyeth and his wife raised five talented children (including great American painter Andrew Wyeth) and his studio, maintained as he left it when he died in 1945. | Brandywine River Museum | 04/01/12-
11/18/12 | Chadds Ford |
Cairnwood Estate Daily Historic ToursPresented by Cairnwood at Cairnwood April 4, 2012-December 31, 2016 Come visit historic Cairnwood Estate located in the beautiful town of Bryn Athyn, PA. Cairnwood Estate is the beginning of the fascinating story of how Bryn Athyn came to be. Learn about the beautiful Beaux Arts style mansion that flurished in an amazing time in American history. | Cairnwood | 04/04/12-
12/31/16 | Bryn Athyn |
Landmarks in LightsPresented by Cairnwood at Cairnwood Estate June 18, 2012 Don’t miss the opportunity to experience an evening with the area’s most spectacular architecture in lights!
Bryn Athyn Cathedral, Cairnwood Estate, and Glencairn Museum, three renowned and architecturally structures in the Bryn Athyn Historic District, will be awash with light and featured during Landmarks in Lights: A Celebration of Faith. Visitors are invited to enjoy the expansive lawns and gardens, free of charge, all to the strains of recorded classical... | Cairnwood | 06/18/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art ExhibitPresented by Congregation Rodeph Shalom March 29-July 23, 2012 The New Sacred: Ritual Textiles by Rachel Kanter
Rachel Kanter uses fiber and quilting techniques to create tallit and other pieces reflecting her exploration of Jewish ritual objects. Every tallit Rachel Kanter sews is more than a prayer shawl. “I like to study text when I work,” she said. “Each piece is usually a
commentary on the text — a midrash, really,” on women’s lives.
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art is one... | Congregation Rodeph Shalom | 03/29/12-
07/23/12 | Philadelphia |
A Moment in Time: The Paintings of Hubert J. FitzGerald Presented by Demuth Museum at Demuth Museum April 15-July 1, 2012 This exhibit explores the impact of FitzGerald’s artistic life on his day job creating flooring tiles for Armstrong. The textures that came naturally in the paintings of FitzGerald, a classmate of Andy Warhol, are translated into some of the most common floor designs used in the United States and globally. | Demuth Museum | 04/15/12-
07/01/12 | Lancaster |
Murder Mystery: The Borden TragedyPresented by Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion October 20-October 28, 2012 Visit the mansion to unravel this mystery similar to the game of "Clue." Guests move from room to room in the mansion, where they are greeted by actors portraying suspects in this whodunnit.
On August 4th, 1892, someone used a hatchet to murder Andrew and Abigail Borden. The prime suspect was their daughter Lizzie, but she was acquitted.
We assemble all the suspects and recreate what happened the day of the murders. Come to the mansion to help solve this... | Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion | 10/20/12-
10/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Blood Relations by Sharon PollockPresented by Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion August 4, 2012 Visit the mansion on the 120th anniversary of the Lizzy Borden murders for a dramatic interpretation of a thrilling play based on the crimes, the Blood Relations by Sharon Pollock.
| Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion | 08/04/12 | Philadelphia |
Soft Village: Studio Makkink & BeyPresented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum February 3-June 24, 2012 Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey
On view from February 3rd-Late Spring 2012
Opening Reception and Artist Talk:
Friday, February 3rd, 6-8 pm
Artist Talk by designer Jurgen Bey begins at 6:30 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is pleased to present an exhibition by the Dutch design collaborative Studio Makkink & Bey which is led by architect Rianne Makkink (b. 1964) and designer Jurgen Bey (b. 1965)—one of the first Droog Design... | Fabric Workshop and Museum | 02/03/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
FWM: Solo exhibitions of three L.A. area artistsPresented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum March 2-September 2, 2012 FWM: Solo exhibitions of three L.A. area artists Presented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum March 2- September 2, 2012
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) presents the solo exhibitions of three Los Angeles area artists: Mark Bradford, Jennifer Steinkamp, and Pae White, and Philadelphia photographer Carlos Avendaño. These exhibitions feature Mark Bradford’s large-scale, new wall installation, “Geppetto” that is collaged from... | Fabric Workshop and Museum | 03/02/12-
09/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: AudioPresented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the... | Fairmount Park Art Association | 06/10/10-
Ongoing | |
Landmarks in LightsPresented by Glencairn Museum at Glencairn Museum June 18, 2012 Enjoy quiet reflection as you explore the grounds of the Bryn Athyn Historic District in lights. Enjoy music at Bryn Athyn Cathedral and for a small fee trips to the Glencairn Museum tower to see the skyline at night! | Glencairn Museum | 06/18/12 | Bryn Athyn |
Guided Tours of Glencairn MuseumPresented by Glencairn Museum at Glencairn Museum May 19, 2012-May 4, 2013 The Highlights Tour includes a 15-minute award-winning orientation video and ride in the original elevator to the Tower, with its commanding view of the local area and the Philadelphia skyline (be sure to bring your camera!). The guide will describe Glencairn in the context of the history of the Bryn Athyn community, and explain the fascinating relationship between Glencairn and its neighbors, Cairnwood and Bryn Athyn Cathedral. The tour also includes a visit to the Pitcairn family's Chapel... | Glencairn Museum | 05/19/12-
05/04/13 | Bryn Athyn |
The American Eagle: Symbol of Freedom and Enterprise to the du Pont FamilyPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library March 10, 2012-January 1, 2013 The image of the eagle has been an important icon in the history of the du Pont family. The du Pont family came to America on the ship “American Eagle," the DuPont Company's first product was Eagle Gun Powder, and decorative arts collected by Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield were adorned with eagles, a common symbolic element in Federal-style furnishings. This exhibit is on display in the du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Included in regular admission and tour.... | Hagley Museum and Library | 03/10/12-
01/01/13 | Wilmington |
The Power of Water CampPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library July 9-July 13, 2012 Two groups, ages 7-9 and 10-13. Extended care available.
Even wonder why water runs downhill or why some things float in water and others don't? Uncover the power of water at Hagley's exciting new summer camp! Campers will explore the use of water to power machinery, discover the scientific properties of water, and learn about its environmental impacts. Water can be a lot of fun, too. Campers will fish and float the Brandywine and enjoy a water balloon battle. A day-long excursion to... | Hagley Museum and Library | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Wilmington |
| Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012 | Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Seaport Summer CampPresented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum July 9-August 17, 2012 Themes are:
Titanic Week, July 9th-13th
Pirate Week, July 16th-20th
Time Traveler Week, July 23rd-27th
Explorer Week, July 30th- August 3rd
Crisis Response Week, August 6th-10th
Military Week, August 13th-17th
Age range: Children ages 6-12
Examples of Summer Camp Activities:
Boat rides on the Delaware River
Rowing in boats built by our very own Workshop on the Water
Tours aboard two historic ships, USS... | Independence Seaport Museum | 07/09/12-
08/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Stefan Sagmeister - The Happy Show at ICA Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) April 4-August 12, 2012 Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister not only tests the boundary between art and design, he often transgresses it through his imaginative implementation of typography. Filling the Institute of Contemporary Art's (ICA) entire second-floor galleries and Ramp, and activating the in-between spaces of the museum, The Happy Show offers visitors the experience of walking into the designer's mind as he attempts to increase his happiness via mediation, cognitive therapy, and mood-altering... | Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) | 04/04/12-
08/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Marginal Utility Daniel Lefcourt: Active SurplusPresented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) May 16-June 3, 2012 For their contribution to First Among Equals, Marginal Utility has organized a series of installations in the exhibition.
Using the tools and materials of scenic fabrication and sign making, Daniel Lefcourt's works continually point outwards, towards conventions of exhibition and display. Like the industrial composite wood with which the artworks are made, Lefcourt's work is at once real and solid, and simultaneously a mere semblance or substitute. | Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) | 05/16/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Machete Group: Discussion Series with Order of the Third BirdPresented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) May 26, 2012 As part of their participation in First Among Equals, Machete Group has organized a series of performances that will take place in the exhibition gallery: Attention with Order of the Third Bird.
Art and Attention: The Protocols of Practical Aesthesis. An extramural foray by indiscreet members of The Order of the Third Bird, who may be expected to lead interested and suitable participants through peculiar rites of sustained attending on made things. Temporary... | Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi GalleryPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown April 21-August 10, 2012 See the exhibit that left a million people around the world breathless! The first Uffizi tour in the US and the ONLY Northeast appearance of Offering of the Angels: Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery. April 21 to August 10, 2012! Art created between the 15th and 17th Centuries. by legendary artists such as Botticelli, Titian, Tintoretto, Parmigianino, Cristofano. Don't leave Philly without seeing Italy! The Biggest exhibit in Bucks County and ONLY at the Michener Art Museum! For more... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 04/21/12-
08/10/12 | Doylestown |
Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York CartoonistPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown March 10-May 31, 2012 The Michener Art Museum will take a close look at that path in Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist, on view in the Pfundt Gallery. This exhibit is sponsored by Mary Lou and Andrew Abruzzese, The Pineville Tavern. From The New Yorker to Boys’ Life, from lurid detective magazines to church quarterlies, the “gag” has become such a staple of American life that we rarely notice the skills that go into making them. Sylvia Getsler... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 03/10/12-
05/31/12 | Doylestown |
Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York CartoonistPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 1-July 1, 2012 The Michener Art Museum will take a close look at that path in Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist, on view in the Pfundt Gallery. This exhibit is sponsored by Mary Lou and Andrew Abruzzese, The Pineville Tavern. From The New Yorker to Boys’ Life, from lurid detective magazines to church quarterlies, the “gag” has become such a staple of American life that we rarely notice the skills that go into making them. Sylvia Getsler... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 06/01/12-
07/01/12 | Doylestown |
| Andy Warhol: Portraiture and the Business of Art | La Salle University Art Museum | 04/10/12-
06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Seeds to SproutsPresented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania June 6-June 27, 2012 Explore Nature with Your Senses!
Come for a fun and engaging 4-week program designed for you and your child to explore the wonders of the natural world together! Each week will feature one of the senses: sight, hearing, touch and smell. Classes will include indoor activities along with guided explorations through the Arboretum's beautiful gardens. We will meet rain or shine at the Widener Visitor Center, with indoor facilities available for inclement weather.
For... | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/06/12-
06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
City of Murals Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 25, 2012 Tour one of five distinct neighborhoods with an experienced guide to see the rich culture and history come to life through the lens of Philadelphia's renowned murals. From landmark murals in Center City to off-the-beaten-path West Philadelphia, the murals show the heart and soul of its residents. A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Mural Mile Walking TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 30, 2012 Walk Center City Philadelphia’s Mural Mile with an expert guide to get an introduction to the Mural Arts Program’s renowned projects and see the City through the lens of its stunning public art. Learn about historic landmarks, rights movements, great places to shop and eat, and the City’s rich arts community. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Sculptures and Murals (SAM) TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park May 12-November 24, 2012 Presented by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
Philadelphia is recognized internationally as the World’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery due to its vast collection of outdoor sculptures and murals. The Sculptures and Murals Tour takes guests for a walk around the Avenue of the Arts, City Hall, through Love Park, and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to view artistic treasures such as Robert... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 05/12/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia April 28-November 24, 2012 The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures W.E.B. DuBois, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Dr. J., Malcolm X, and many more.
In addition to the 2-hour guided mural tour, admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia is included (up to a $37 dollar value)! The mural tour includes audio narration by ?uestlove of the Grammy® Award-winning band The Roots,... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/28/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Weekend CelebrationPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S.... | National Constitution Center | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | Philadelphia |
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 12-December 31, 2012 Many of today’s prominent political leaders, journalists, astronauts, athletes and entertainers – from Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift – were once Girl Scouts. In 2012, the Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of developing girls’ courage, confidence, and character.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting – an exhibition created by the National Constitution Center in partnership with the Girl... | National Constitution Center | 05/12/12-
12/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Pledge Your Commitment to Freedom – Become a Signer of the 225th Anniversary Constitution Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 4-December 31, 2012 On September 17, 1787, our Founding Fathers signed a revolutionary document that, even today, continues to change the world and inspire passionate conversation.
Throughout 2012, the National Constitution Center will serve as the headquarters of a historic milestone: the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. As part of the celebration, the Center invites all Americans to reaffirm their commitment to freedom by signing a special commemorative 225th anniversary Constitution that... | National Constitution Center | 04/04/12-
12/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Bill Viola: Ocean Without a ShorePresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) November 19, 2011-November 19, 2012 Bill Viola is recognized internationally as one of the most important American artists working today. A pioneer of video and installation art, he is an artist whose subject matter is the profound question of our being and one that considers human life and its relation to the universe, to the soul and human spirit, and to nature and death. Ocean Without a Shore, a recent PAFA acquisition, is a major video installation and a profound experiential work which combines a reverence for the... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 11/19/11-
11/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Cynthia Norton: Freedom Rings Placed Within Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) March 3-May 27, 2012 Continuing the Morris Gallery program, PAFA presents an exhibition by Cynthia Norton, an artist who lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky. Influenced by the folk aesthetics and history of her surroundings, Norton’s work employs music, video, mixed media, and performance as her country music alter ego Ninnie, in a manner that combines feminist thought with local and vernacular imagery inspired by the cultural traditions of the rural South and specifically of her native Kentucky. While... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 03/03/12-
05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
PAFA and Dr. BarnesPresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) April 7-July 8, 2012 In celebration of the debut of the Barnes Foundation in its new home on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, PAFA welcomes its new neighbor by exploring the connections between the Pennsylvania Academy and Dr. Albert Barnes. This exhibition will feature works from the permanent collection that relate to Barnes’s tastes and philosophy, as well as works by his friends (such as William J. Glackens), and items from the PAFA Archives. | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 04/07/12-
07/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Of, To, and From Ray YoshidaPresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) April 7-July 8, 2012 Ray Yoshida (1930-2009) had a profound effect on two generations of artists in and beyond Chicago. His dazzling comics-inspired imagery no less than his eclectic taste as a collector provided inspiration for artists ranging from Jim Nutt to Chris Ware. Born in Hawaii but based for most of his life in Chicago, Yoshida studied at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1950-54 and then taught there from 1959 through 2005. A visionary teacher, Yoshida put his ideas into practice through... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 04/07/12-
07/08/12 | Philadelphia |
111th Annual Student ExhibitionPresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) May 11-June 3, 2012 At the 111th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE), works by BFA students, third-year and fourth-year Certificate Program students and Master of Fine Arts candidates will showcase a diversity of styles that combine traditional skill and contemporary vision. In addition to its role as an exhibition and sale, the exhibition represents a competition for the coveted Certificate Program’s Cresson, Schiedt, Ware, and Women’s Board Travel Scholarships. | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 05/11/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Alumni Sales Gallery: Stephen Layne and Carrie Mae Smith Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) April 21-July 22, 2012 The Alumni Sales Gallery will present an exhibition of new work by alumna Carrie Mae Smith(‘05) and alumnus Stephen Layne ('94). Both artists have been the recipient of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award. Smith’s passion for the culinary arts informs some of her paintings, as well as her love of composition and color. Stephen Layne, a member of the National Sculpture Society, will be exhibiting a selection of his recent figurative sculptures, including The Boxer,... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 04/21/12-
07/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Dive Deep: Eric Fischl and the Process of PaintingPresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) June 29-September 30, 2012 Eric Fischl (born 1948) is known for his representational painting focusing on the American suburban experience. This exhibition explores Fischl’s rigorous and iterative creative process and encourages viewers to see the world through his eyes, with sharpened powers of observation and insight. Eric Fischl includes more than ten pivotal canvases dating from 1979 to the present, each accompanied by a constellation of related studies in various media—drawings, oil sketches,... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 06/29/12-
09/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Pennypacker Mills Civil War ReunionPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills June 2-June 3, 2012 This is the weekend where one of Montgomery County's most treasured historic sites transforms into a Civil War era encampment and you are invited to live the moment!
Throughout the two-day experience, see hundreds of Civil War reenactors and living historians portray military units and civilian organizations who had vital roles in the war. Lively artillery demonstrations and daily battles punctuate a fascinating look at this moment in our nation's history. On the Civilian Street... | Pennypacker Mills | 06/02/12-
06/03/12 | Schwenksville |
Laerenswaert Worth Learning Series: By a Man's Hands: Trades of the Colonial PeriodPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 16, 2012 Bring Dad the day before Father’s Day to learn about a variety of skills performed by craftsmen during the late 18th century. Demonstrations may include wood-working, stone masonry, blacksmithing, and farm work.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 06/16/12 | Worcester |
Colonial Day CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 25-June 29, 2012 Students entering fourth through sixth grade in fall 2012 will experience childhood activities and crafts of the colonial period during this hands-on activities camp program. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 06/25/12-
06/29/12 | Worcester |
| Sewing Days of Summer | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 09/16/12 | Worcester |
Wentz Wonder Kids CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead July 23-July 27, 2012 Kids ages 4-5 years old will enjoy this half-day camp with hands-on activities related to the historic Farmstead and grounds. Snacks provided.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Worcester |
Workshop: Sew-curely Kept: Housewife and Sewing KitPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead August 25, 2012 Instruction and materials are provided to create an 18th century style housewife or personal sewing kit. This program will provide a brief history before starting work on your own project. Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 08/25/12 | Worcester |
Lecture: If this you see, remember me: Girlhood SamplersPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Farmer's Union Hall of the Worcester Township Historical Society November 7, 2012 Enjoy a presentation about regional needlework samplers dating to the late 18th through mid 19th centuries from textile historian, Kathy Lesieur. She has collected and studied these examples of early girlhood education for over 15 years and will bring along some wonderful items from her own collection produced by the Schwenkfelders and others in the area.
Program to be held at the Worcester Historical Society- Farmers’ Union Hall near the corner of Routes... | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 11/07/12 | Worcester |
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