| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Uncle Sam's Trail to IndependencePresented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation. | Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours | 08/09/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Heritage Center Open HoursPresented by Heritage Center of the Union League January 31, 2012-January 29, 2013 Visit the Heritage Center of the Union League of Philadelphia! The exhibit "Love of Country Leads" recounts the story of the Union League's formation and its storied history in the city and nation. The "Philadelphia 1861-1865" exhibits recount our city's reaction to the tumultuous years of the Civil War. Also, check out "Philadlephia 1862: A City At War." | Heritage Center of the Union League | 01/31/12-
01/29/13 | Philadelphia |
Woodford Mansion Guided ToursPresented by Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection July 25, 2011 - Ongoing Located in Philadelphia’s historic and picturesque Fairmount Park, Woodford Mansion tells the story of Colonial Philadelphia, American Patriots, British Loyalists, immigrants, merchants and some of the city’s most influential citizens. The 18th-century Colonial mansion is one of the most elegant survivors of the group of early country estates which were built along the Schuylkill River. Woodford is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural and... | Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection | 07/25/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Capitalism by Gaslight: Presented by Library Company of Philadelphia January 17-August 24, 2012 Drawing on books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, prints, photographs, and ephemera in the Library Company's collection, guest curator Wendy Woloson explores underground urban commerce in the 19th century in our upcoming exhibition "Capitalism by Gaslight: The Shadow Economies of 19th-Century America."
The exhibition focuses on how many Americans earned their livings outside the spheres of wholesale and retail commerce, conducting economic transactions in illicit and... | Library Company of Philadelphia | 01/17/12-
08/24/12 | |
Revolutionary Rock FordPresented by Rock Ford Plantation June 9-June 10, 2012 Revolutionary Rock Ford will be hosting the national Revolutionary War encampment. Approximately 600 to 800 reenactors are expected at this large scale event, which will also include military skirmishes, an 18th century fashion show, live period music, and sutlers. | Rock Ford Plantation | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Lancaster |
Kidsbridge Walk 2 Stop BullyingPresented by Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum June 3, 2012 Let's work together—and walk together—to raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying problems! A great opportunity to bring kids, families, educators, youth and service groups and members of the community together to raise both awareness and resources to stop bullying and cyberbullying!
Featuring a 2-mile walk around campus, kids' entertainment, and tours of the Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum. | Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum | 06/03/12 | Trenton |
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 |
Philadelphia Food Truck TourPresented by Ready to Nosh Food Tours March 22-December 19, 2012 This Culinary Tasting Adventure (TM) will explore the food trucks of Philadelphia. Each stop includes a tasting, and is structured with an emphasis on individual truck specialties as well as the diversity of regional cuisine found at these trucks.
The Philadelphia Food Truck Crawl is suitable for those who have never visited a food truck, as well as those who are looking to explore new trucks and dishes.
The amount of food served is similar to having a regular... | Ready to Nosh Food Tours | 03/22/12-
12/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Mercer Irish FestPresented by Trenton Irish Heritage Association September 8, 2012 The Trenton Irish Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that presents several events throughout the year. One of their biggest, most successful fundraising events last year was the Mercer Irish Fest. The 2012 festival will feature live musical performances, live dance performances, cultural teaching in the cultural center, as well as food and gift vendors and much more. | Trenton Irish Heritage Association | 09/08/12 | Windsor |
Historic Smithville Mansion ToursPresented by The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville May 6-October 31, 2012 Tours of the Historic Mansion of Smithville located east of Mount Holly, NJ .8 miles north of Route 38. Guests will be accompanied by informative docents. Enjoy the mystery and accomplisments of H.B. Smith: industrialist, inventor, entrepreneur and statesman of the Industrial Revolution. Stroll throught the industrial village and parks of Smithville. Tours of the Mansion are held rain or shine. | The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville | 05/06/12-
10/31/12 | Mount Holly |
Tea and TourPresented by The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville May 30-October 31, 2012 Tea and Tour at the Smithville Mansion occurs the last Wedensday of the month, May through October. Enjoy homemade entrees and tea sandwiches while sipping a delightful cup of tea.
After the tea, guests will be accompanied by docents to tour the Mansion home to H.B. Smith and learn of his accomplishments and misdeeds.
| The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville | 05/30/12-
10/31/12 | Mount Holly |
Mother/Daughter TeaPresented by The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville May 19-October 20, 2012 The Friends of the Mansion are hosting Mother/ Daughter teas. Guset will be sipping tea and light entrees in the historic dining room of the Smithville Manion. Stroll the gardens and enjoy the village of Smithville.
The Mansion is located east of Mount Holly, NJ. .8 miles north of route 38 on Smithville Road. | The Friends of the Mansion at Smithville | 05/19/12-
10/20/12 | Mount Holly |
A Revolutionary WeekendPresented by Morrisville Business Association and Actors' Net of Bucks County, Inc August 23-August 26, 2012 The MBA will be hosting A Revolutionary Weekend in Morrisville. It's a guided bus tour and will “Follow Washington’s Footsteps” from Summerseat in Morrisville to the Trenton Barracks. Tour guides aboard the buses will give historical details about Washington’s journey during the Revolutionary War. The Actors’ Net of Bucks County will perform five shows of “The Man Who Bought a Country” which is the story of Robert Morris, financier of the... | Morrisville Business Association | 08/23/12-
08/26/12 | |
Cool Science: The Franklin Institute at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 6, 2012 Come out and learn about Cool Science from The Franklin Institute. As always, activities are free and open to everyone. | Play Inbetween | 06/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania Coast DayPresented by Partnership for the Delaware Estuary September 8, 2012 Delight in the Delaware River at Pennsylvania Coast Day, where visitors can board a boat for a free tour of the Delaware River. And bring the kids. They will love the outdoor exhibits, free face painting and prizes located on the doorstep of the Independence Seaport Museum. But why stop there? Take a free shuttle to the historic Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, a hidden gem of a museum right on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
Log on to DelawareEstuary.org for details,... | Partnership for the Delaware Estuary | 09/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Cool Science: The Franklin Institute at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 21, 2012 Come for this interactive water exploration with the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. As always open to everyone and free to participate. | Play Inbetween | 06/21/12 | Philadelphia |
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 14-June 28, 2012 Come for nature activities and games presented by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Events are always free and open to everyone! | Play Inbetween | 06/14/12-
06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Fairmount Waterworks Interpretive Center at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 15, 2012 Come to FreePlay on the Parkway for this interactive water exploration with the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. As always open to everyone and free to participate. | Play Inbetween | 06/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Museum of Art at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 26, 2012 Come join FreePlay on the Parkway for this fun and interactive art project with an art educator from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. | Play Inbetween | 06/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Memorial Day ObservancePresented by Historical Society of Montgomery County May 26, 2012 The Historical Society of Montgomery County will observe Memorial Day at the Historic Montgomery Cemetery, One Hartranft Avenue, West Norriton. Over 400 veterans are buried at the Cemetery including five Civil War generals. The public is invited to join the Historical Society trustees, staff, and members to honor these veterans with wreath laying, dedications, military re-enactors, and more. The day's observance will begin at 11 am at the cemetery Gatehouse. Activities are held out of doors... | Historical Society of Montgomery County | 05/26/12 | Norristown |
Arts in Sacred PlacesMay 17, 2012 - Ongoing Partners for Sacred Places brings together a national network of expert professionals who understand the value of a congregation’s architectural assets, its worth as a faith community, and the significance of its service to the community at large.
Through our training programs, information clearinghouse, and professional network, we have helped congregations in all 50 states. Stories of success unfolding in cities, towns, and rural areas inform Partners’ knowledge bank.... | | 05/17/12-
Ongoing | |
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 | |
De Pueblo a Pueblo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture in Venues throughout PhiladelphiaPresented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Various Locations April 27-June 16, 2012 De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
This festival will kick off with the opening reception for Echele Ganas: Do Your Best, a photographic exhibition featuring the... | Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 04/27/12-
06/16/12 | |
Da Vinci Science Center Transit of Venus PartyPresented by Da Vinci Science Center at Da Vinci Science Center June 5, 2012 It is a special event that will not happen again for 105 years, and the Da Vinci Science Center is Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey’s place to see the celestial transit of Venus. The Center and the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) will host a public Transit of Venus Viewing Party.
Transits of Venus occur in pairs over an eight-year span, and the pairs are separated by periods of at least 105 years. This event is the second of a pair of transits... | Da Vinci Science Center | 06/05/12 | Allentown |
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft FairPresented by Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen at Montgomery County Community College October 20-October 21, 2012 Soak in the beauty of autumn while shopping handmade inspiration at our most intimate show of the year, 60 booths inside and 20+ booths outside create the perfect mix for your day. Now in its 30th year, the Fall Fine Craft Fair is the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen’s most popular outdoor/indoor festival. The 2012 fair features thousands of designs from independent American artists including furniture, clothing, jewelry, sculpture, and fine art. The Guild is known for uniting... | Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | 10/20/12-
10/21/12 | Blue Bell |
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 |
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 |
Summer Classics Seminar: All That Heaven AllowsPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 8, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn't commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then our Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on All That Heaven Allows, a lush melodrama about social mores and forbidden... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/08/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Summer Classics Seminar: The ApartmentPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 11, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn't commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then our Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on The Apartment, the sardonic tale of isolation and infidelity that strikes, in... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/11/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Summer Classics Seminar: All About EvePresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 28, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn’t commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then the Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on All About Eve, the dramatic tale of an aging star and her conniving... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/28/12 | Bryn Mawr |
La TraviataPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 12, 2012 Performed at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria
(NR) HD digital
d. Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher, Robert Herzl
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer
Starring Kristiane Kaiser, Magdalena Anna Hofmann, Jean-François Borras
First performed in 1853, Giuseppe Verdi’s classic tale of love and loss in Paris sparkles in pristine HD. Beautifully staged by Robert Herzl, this dazzling production,... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/12/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Aida Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 18, 2012 Performed at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria
(NR) HD digital
d. Robert Herzl
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer
Starring Eszter Sümegi, Kostadin Andreev, Cornelia Helfricht
Recorded live in HD at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen, Verdi’s masterful classic of forbidden love between Egyptian leader Radames and Ethiopian princess Aida is presented in extravagant fashion. Packed with live... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/18/12 | Bryn Mawr |
NabuccoPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 22, 2012 Performed at the Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria
(NR) HD digital
d. Hannes Rossacher and Robert Herzl
Music by Giuseppe Verdi
Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer
Starring Igor Morosow, Bruno Ribeiro, Simon Yang
A tale of love and betrayal, Nabucco, King of Babylon, conquers neighboring Jews and forces them into exile while dealing with familial troubles. Premiering in 1842, Nabucco marks a high point in Giuseppe Verdi’s... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/22/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Junior Marine Biologist CampPresented by New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium July 23-August 3, 2012 For children ages 13-16.
Especially forolder, scientist-wanna-be campers, this 2-week experience includes trips into the field, behind the scenes tours at the Aquarium, hands on science activities, and glimpses into different biology careers. We’ll conclude the experience with an overnight camping trip in the Pinelands on Friday, August 3rd (Pick up campers on Saturday, August 4th at 10 am.) | New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences | 07/23/12-
08/03/12 | Camden |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5-August 3, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project.
Museum Explorer Mornings each have a theme including: Red, White and Blue, Summer Sketchers, Mix and Match Animals, Treasure Tales, and "What's My Line?" | Brandywine River Museum | 07/05/12-
08/03/12 | Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 12, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Summer Sketchers.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/12/12 | Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 19, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Mix and Match Animals.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/19/12 | Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 26, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Treasure Tales.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/26/12 | Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum August 2, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “What's My Line?” | Brandywine River Museum | 08/02/12 | Chadds Ford |
Advanced ExplorersPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 30-August 1, 2012 The three-day Advanced Explorers program has “Brandywine Inside and Out” as its theme. Children ages 9 and older will enjoy guided tours and make art projects inspired by landscape art, the Brandywine Conservancy’s River Trail and native plant gardens. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/30/12-
08/01/12 | Chadds Ford |
| 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 |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Red, White and Blue.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/05/12 | Chadds Ford |
41st Annual Antiques Show Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum May 26-May 28, 2012 Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles.
Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund. | Brandywine River Museum | 05/26/12-
05/28/12 | Chadds Ford |
Sanderson SundaysPresented by Christian C. Sanderson Museum at Christian C. Sanderson Museum June 3, 2012 100th Anniversary of the Titanic.
Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction! Mike Madigan from Newfoundland, the island the Titanic sank off exactly 100 years ago April, relates his family connection to Titanic survivor 3rd class passenger, Maggie Madigan. Although Maggie survived the Titanic, she became lost in history—that is until just recently. Both Maggie Madigan and Mike's great grandfather, John Madigan, were born in the small town of... | Christian C. Sanderson Museum | 06/03/12 | Chadds Ford |
Historic Scavenger Hunt for ChildrenPresented by Christian C. Sanderson Museum at Christian C. Sanderson Museum August 19, 2012 A fun way to learn history! Search historic artifacts to solve the answers to clues. Arrive anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm; questions take approximately 45 minutes to answer. Recommended ages: 9 - 14 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by The Phyllis Recca Foundation and Gene Pisasale Historic Insights and Adventures. | Christian C. Sanderson Museum | 08/19/12 | Chadds Ford |
Potting in Place - Clay Making Intensive WorkshopPresented by Events at Cheltenham Center for the Arts June 9-June 30, 2012 Pennsylvania is not only a rich and vibrant place for ceramic artists and clay culture, but is also the source of some rich clay deposits that allow you to create 100% handmade work!
Willi Singleton is a knowledgeable advocate of locavore artistry, and offers this workshop in which students will connect clay and glaze making with the local environment – learning to make pots from materials harvested in and near Berks County.
June 9th: Class will meet at Pine... | Events | 06/09/12-
06/30/12 | Cheltenham |
Poplar Culture: The Celebration of a TreePresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Historic Yellow Springs May 21-June 10, 2012 The show features the work of more than 40 contemporary woodworkers honoring famed wood artist Wharton Esherick with pieces crafted from a single tulip poplar tree that stood outside the door of Esherick’s Chester County studio.
Works on display vary from large pieces of furniture to small spoons; all are available for purchase during the show. Collectors will have an opportunity to own a piece of the studio’s history by purchasing these works of art. Proceeds from... | Wharton Esherick Museum | 05/21/12-
06/10/12 | Chester Springs |
