| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Twilight ToursPresented by Friends of Independence National Historical Park at Signers Garden June 15-September 3, 2012 The Twilight Tours are free walking tours of Independence National Historical Park. Trained Tour guides will lead you around the park, sharing with you historical facts, interesting stories and a funny joke or two. Each tour guide develops their own tour, so no two tours are the same which means you can take this tour multiple times and never hear the same information twice. This tour is family-friendly so bring the kids and enjoy an evening of walking around Independence National... | Friends of Independence National Historical Park | 06/15/12-
09/03/12 | 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 |
Wine SafariPresented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo September 8, 2012 Join the Zoo for their second annual Wine Safari, featuring numerous varietals, presentations by international wine aficionados, unique, sustainable palm oil free pairings, and orangutan-themed conservation information. Enjoy sipping Sauvignon while watching the great apes in action. | Philadelphia Zoo | 09/08/12 | 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 |
Tea CeremonyPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 9, 2012 Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by a Urasenke tea master. Learn about the history and principles of chanoyu (tea ceremony), drink a bowl of matcha (green tea) and taste a seasonal sweet. This tea ceremony is conducted by Taeko Shervin, an Urasenke tea master who has introduced guests at Shofuso to Japanese tea ceremony for over 30 years. She was recently honored by the Urasenke school of chanoyu in Kyoto, Japan for her lifetime devotion to the Way of Tea. Taeko-sensei... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 09/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Special Exhibition Program: Drawing the Line: A Symposium on the State of Editorial CartoonsPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown September 9, 2012 Join us in the Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion. This is a critical time for the editorial cartoonist – as with all journalists, the job description is undergoing a sea change as the internet takes over the traditional media. What does it mean when the thought and reflection that goes into a daily cartoon – a short enough time frame as is – has to adjust to a medium updated every few minutes? Tony Auth, curator David Leopold and a panel of experts and artists discuss... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 09/09/12 | Doylestown |
Living History TheatrePresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 9, 2012 The Trial of Derek Claasen
On May 8th, 1692, the body of a man was found in a Bucks County creek. Follow the murder investigation and see where it leads. | Pennsbury Manor | 09/09/12 | Morrisville |
Delaware Museum of Natural History's Earth from SpacePresented by Delaware Museum of Natural History at Delaware Museum of Natural History June 16-September 10, 2012 Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle the earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images will be on display in a new Smithsonian traveling exhibit. Also view space suits from the International Latex Corp and learn about tracking birds and the Delaware Shorebirds Project.
Sponsored locally by... | Delaware Museum of Natural History | 06/16/12-
09/10/12 | Wilmington |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea ScrollsPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater September 13, 2012 The Dead Sea Scrolls represent a collection of Jewish religious works, including early copies of the Hebrew Bible, which were discovered in caves surrounding the site of Qumran, by the northwest shore of the Dead Sea. The scrolls were deposited in the caves by members of a Jewish sect that inhabited Qumran in the first century B.C.E. and first century C.E. In this slide-illustrated lecture, we examine the archaeological remains of the Qumran settlement, and discuss the connection of the... | The Franklin Institute | 09/13/12 | Philadelphia |
The Magic of Lionel: The Story of Joshua Lionel CowanPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills September 15, 2012 Spend an evening under the stars enjoying a one-man performance about Joshua Lionel Cowan, the founder of the Lionel Train Company. Follow his climb to the top of the toy industry as he creates one of the most beloved toy companies of all times. Call site if weather is inclement.
Bring lawn chair or blanket to sit on, and a picnic dinner too! No alcoholic beverages permitted.
| Pennypacker Mills | 09/15/12 | Schwenksville |
| Sewing Days of Summer | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 09/16/12 | Worcester |
Shofuso Colors VI: 575 Haiku InstallationPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 5-September 16, 2012 This combination of video, music and poetry draws heavily on the strict Haiku form as a means to draft a color-based narrative about Shofuso centered on the experience of a person attending a tea ceremony. The narrative will be drafted in three movements: tea garden, ceremony and afterward. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 09/05/12-
09/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Open Hearth CookingPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 16, 2012 French Foodway Traditions - With the arrival of the French Huguenots to Pennsylvania came French cuisine. French receipts (recipes) will be prepared at the hearth. | Pennsbury Manor | 09/16/12 | Morrisville |
Stroller in the Park Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum September 16, 2012 Stroller in the Park puts a Please Touch Museum (PTM) spin on the traditional 5K walk. This family-friendly, all inclusive event is designed to promote healthy living, community spirit and togetherness. | Please Touch Museum | 09/16/12 | Philadelphia |
| Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 09/18/11-
09/18/12 | Philadelphia |
The Hunt for TreasurePresented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum June 22-September 21, 2012 This family-friendly exhibit immerses visitors in the science, history and thrill of treasure and treasure hunting through artifacts, video presentations and interactive elements. Themes include sunken treasure, buried treasure and more. Visitors dig for treasure on a virtual island, try their hand at safe-cracking, and more.
Organized by NRG! Exhibits. | Mercer Museum | 06/22/12-
09/21/12 | Doylestown |
Exhibition - 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design CompetitionPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture August 1-September 21, 2012 How could Philadelphia's connection to the Delaware river be improved while still allowing for the volume of traffic which travels along Interstate 95, which currently cuts off Philadelphia from it's main waterfront? View the winning entries from the 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design Competition to see some creative, ambitious, and practical solutions.
When transportation corridors such as highways and rail lines meet dense urban areas, choices must be made about how to balance the... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 08/01/12-
09/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Flirtatious Feathers: A Colorful Collection of Academy Bird PhotosPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 26-September 23, 2012 Whether in flight or in song, many birds display vibrant plumage that charms mates and photographers alike. This kaleidoscope of colored feathers is the subject of this stunning exhibit featuring images from the Academy’s Visual Resources for Ornithology (VIREO), the most comprehensive bird image bank in the world. Built by the Academy in collaboration with exhibit design students from Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, Flirtatious Feathers... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 05/26/12-
09/23/12 | Philadelphia |
| To Stir, Inform, and Inflame: The Art of Tony Auth | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 06/02/12-
09/23/12 | Doylestown |
| Garden Highlights | Pennsbury Manor | 09/23/12 | Morrisville |
Civil War Battle & CampPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation September 22-September 23, 2012 The South is invading Pennsylvania again. The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will be hosting a Federal and Confederate battle and camp. Witness firearm demonstrations, drills, and camp life. There will be period fashions and displays of civilian life. Watch the North try to defend the farm against the invading forces from old Dixie.
No visitors are permitted to enter after battle has begun.
Particpating Units:
4th Texas, Company B "The Tom Green... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 09/22/12-
09/23/12 | Newtown Square |
Moonviewing (Otsukimi) PartyPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 29, 2012 Enjoy rustic Japanese food and sweets, sip sake, enjoy music, and celebrate a successful harvest while watching the moon rise over the pine trees at this traditional contemplative Japanese gathering.
Space is limited and reservations are required. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 09/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Pine Barrens Fish Field StudyPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences September 29, 2012 Grab your waders and jump right in, or stay on the bank caring for captured fish, measuring fish, and recording field data!
Join Academy scientists Paul Overbeck and Rich Horwitz as they use dip nets, seines, and electricity (using a backpack electrofishing unit) to catch and release wild fish populations. On this year’s trip we are exploring the lake and river system at Batsto Village in Wharton State Forest, New Jersey. This trip offers a unique opportunity to... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 09/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Animals at Pennsbury ManorPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor September 30, 2012 Each animal at Pennsbury had an important role to play. Meet each animal and learn more about their job. | Pennsbury Manor | 09/30/12 | Morrisville |
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 |
| Run! Super-Athletes of the Sierra-Madre | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 03/31/12-
09/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Haunting Stories by the Bonfire!Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills October 6, 2012 Bring along a chair or blanket for an evening of intriguing stories that won't frighten you as much as entertain yhou with haunting themes. Fun for the whole family. Enjoy a marshmallow roast at the bonfire afterward. Bring along your favorite roasting stick! Marshmallows provided!
In case of inclement weather, call site. | Pennypacker Mills | 10/06/12 | Schwenksville |
36th Annual Market DayPresented by Newtown Historic Association, Inc. at Court Inn / The Half Moon Inn October 6, 2012 For over three decades the Newtown Historic Association has had Market Day. This custom revives an old harvest season tradition in Newtown, where long ago, local farmers brought their crops to town to sell and enjoy a day of festivities and contests that culminated with a horse race down State Street. There are over 50 crafters, demonstrators and artists coming with a wide variety of interesting crafts, from bee keeping, quilting, rug braiding, spinning, fine arts, photography and... | Newtown Historic Association, Inc. | 10/06/12 | Newtown |
Tea CeremonyPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 7, 2012 Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by our Urasenke tea master. Learn about the history and principles of chanoyu (tea ceremony), drink a bowl of matcha (green tea) and taste a seasonal sweet. This tea ceremony is conducted by Taeko Shervin, an Urasenke tea master who has introduced guests at Shofuso to Japanese tea ceremony for over 30 years. She was recently honored by the Urasenke school of chanoyu in Kyoto, Japan for her lifetime devotion to the Way of... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/07/12 | Philadelphia |
Historic TradesPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 7, 2012 Hear the clang of the hammer and the sound of wood being cut as the joyner and blacksmith demonstrate their skills. | Pennsbury Manor | 10/07/12 | Morrisville |
Tea CeremonyPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 13, 2012 Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony conducted by guest tea school Omotesenke Eastern Region Chapter (domonkai). Drink a bowl of matcha (green tea) and taste a seasonal sweet.
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Tea ceremony—called chanoyu or chado in Japanese—is at once an art form, a spiritual discipline, a way to socialize, and a window on Japanese culture. Practiced for more than 450 years, this... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Tea Ceremony - Thick TeaPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 13, 2012 Experience a Japanese formal koicha (thick tea) ceremony conducted by guest tea school Omotesenke Eastern Region Chapter (Domonkai). Drink a bowl of matcha (green tea) and taste a seasonal sweet.
Only 6 people may attend. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Tea ceremony—called chanoyu or chado in Japanese— is at once an art form, a spiritual discipline, a way to socialize, and a window on Japanese culture.... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient TimesPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-October 14, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The... | The Franklin Institute | 05/12/12-
10/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Living History TheatrePresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 14, 2012 Sotcher Wedding
Your presence is requested at the marriage of John Sotcher, the steward at Pennsbury Manor, and Mary Lofty, the Penn’s housekeeper. Observe late 17th century Quaker wedding customs, sign the wedding certificate, and chat with William Penn and other wedding guests. | Pennsbury Manor | 10/14/12 | Morrisville |
| Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware | Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | 05/12/12-
10/14/12 | Wilmington |
Medieval DaysPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 13-October 14, 2012 On Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, come see what life was really like during the Middle Ages in Europe. From the vikings to the age of Columbus, various encampments will portray aspects of Medieval Life. See how five hundred years of European culture thrived and changed. Romans, Saxons, Normans, and Vikings, and will portray life of this heroic era of Western Civilization.
Finally, witness the changes that technology made by the late Middle Ages by viewing the... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/13/12-
10/14/12 | Newtown Square |
All Hallow's Eve Fall FestivalPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills October 20, 2012 Come early for this old-fashioned event with tractor pulled hayrides through the meadow for the whole family, pumpkin painting and crafts for kids, bean bag toss and hay pile jumping for kids. Try corn shucking and a cider press churning just as farmers did 100 years ago. Refreshments served. All ages!
Call site if weather is inclement. | Pennypacker Mills | 10/20/12 | Schwenksville |
17th Annual Crooked Billet 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run & Health WalkPresented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Warminster Community Park October 20, 2012 Come and join us at Warminster Community Park for 17th Annual Crooked Billet Run - 5K Race & Health Walk. A 1 Mile Fun Run will precede the 5K event. Prizes are awarded. What a great way to enjoy a Fall day and to support preservation and educational activities at Craven Hall! | Craven Hall Historical Society | 10/20/12 | Warminster |
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 |
Ghost ToursPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 19-October 20, 2012 The Colonial Plantation, one of the most haunted properties in Delaware County, invites you to an evening of strange sounds, squeaky doors, and ghostly stories. Relive some of the areas most mysterious, true and scary tales of terror. Start by following the torch lit path. Tour the farmhouse and hear a story in each room that will tell of bizarre events from times long past and people long dead. Finish at the bonfire for a last bone chilling tale of ghosts and mayhem. | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/19/12-
10/20/12 | Newtown Square |
| Shichi go san (Kimono Dressing Program) | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/20/12-
10/21/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Open Hearth CookingPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 21, 2012 The bake oven will be fired and the aroma of bread will fill the Bake and Brew as the Pennsbury cooks recreate a baking day in the 17th century.
| Pennsbury Manor | 10/21/12 | Morrisville |
Independence After Hours Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 20-October 27, 2012 Discover and fall in love with the story of our nation’s birth on Independence After Hours! Enjoy dinner at the historic City Tavern, have an exclusive tour of Independence Hall, and encounter the Founding Fathers as they debate the Declaration of Independence.
| Historic Philadelphia, Inc. | 04/20/12-
10/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Spirits from the Past ToursPresented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Gillingham Store October 28, 2012 Historic Fallsington invites you to experience the unimaginable, ghostly visitations and tales from the past! Meet a host of village spirits from the 18th century as you are Lantern-led through the historic village of Fallsington. Limited space, prepaid tickets only. | Historic Fallsington, Inc. | 10/28/12 | Fallsington |
Shofuso Colors VII: The Way Home InstallationPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 4-October 28, 2012 This site-specific installation is composed of a 7-panel (15-20 ft.) folding screen (Byoubu). Within this piece, west and east synthesize. The Byoubu flanks initial entry into the house, confronting and enrapturing visitors by a vibrant, complex, colorful display when they least expect it in early summer foliage. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/04/12-
10/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Spring Opening of the Germantown White HousePresented by Independence National Historical Park at Deshler-Morris House April 6-October 28, 2012 The oldest official presidential residence, the Germantown White House, (Deshler-Morris House) twice sheltered George Washington. In October 1793, he found refuge during the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Continuing the business of government, he held four cabinet meetings there. The next summer, it was a welcome retreat for him and his family near Philadelphia, the Federal Capital. | Independence National Historical Park | 04/06/12-
10/28/12 | Philadelphia |
| Candlelight Ghost Tour and Stories | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 10/28/12 | Perkasie |
Witch TrialPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor October 28, 2012 Witch Trial
In 1684, Margaret Mattson was accused by her neighbors of witchcraft. William Penn presided over the trial. Is she guilty or innocent? | Pennsbury Manor | 10/28/12 | Morrisville |
Halloween on the FarmPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 27-October 28, 2012 Trick or treat at the Plantation. Wear your costume and visit six spots to receive a treat. The farm animals will be there including the horse, Abigail. There will be hearth cooking and other colonial activities.
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/27/12-
10/28/12 | Newtown Square |
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