| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
$5 After 5 pm at the National Constitution CenterPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 5-August 30, 2012 Join the National Constitution Center every Thursday night for a summer celebration, inspired by the must-see exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen! For only $5, visitors can experience the award-winning theater production Freedom Rising (showtimes at 5 pm, 6 pm, and 7 pm); enjoy the Center’s main exhibition The Story of We the People; tour the iconic Signers’ Hall; and enjoy an array of fun family-friendly... | National Constitution Center | 07/05/12-
08/30/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
17th Century Timeline and SkirmishPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation May 26-May 27, 2012 Europe in the 17th century has outgrown its borders. Political and religious wars on the continent and in Great Britain have catapulted its people into the modern age. The Americas have been mapped and explored for more than a century and the great Continental powers have staked their claims to the new territory. Conflict and clashes of culture are happening. Witness a period of our history that shows the expanding horizons of both Europe and America. There will also be a farm day with early... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | Newtown Square |
19th Annual New Hope Historical Society Garden TourPresented by New Hope Historical Society at Parry Mansion at Parry Mansion June 2, 2012 Six beautiful, diverse, private Bucks County gardens will be featured on this popular garden tour. Full color brochure with pictures and description of each garden, map and easy directions included. Garden rewards bags stuffed with gifts and offers from national partners and local sponsors are available to the first 500 ticket holders. Free admission to the Parry Mansion Museum where tickets will be available on tour day. Commemorative limited edition crystal daisy stretch ring designed by... | New Hope Historical Society at Parry Mansion | 06/02/12 | New Hope |
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 |
4th Annual Dine Around the ManorPresented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor June 8, 2012 Come enjoy a progressive dinner with food and drinks stationed in various buildings around the 43-acre site. Watch the cooks during an on-going 17th century cooking demonstration, be entertained by strolling musicians, and end the evening in the Visitor Center with dessert, a basket raffle, and live auction. Reservations are required by May 25. | Pennsbury Manor | 06/08/12 | Morrisville |
6th Annual Phyzz PhestPresented by Physick House at Physick House July 7, 2012 Sixth Annual Philly Phyzz Phest
Landmarks Celebrates “Soda’s Pop”
To celebrate Dr. Physick’s life, achievements and contributions to Philadelphia history, Landmarks will host a day of fun and activities for the whole family. The festival will be held in the garden of the Physick house; the only freestanding federal-styled mansion remaining in Society Hill, built in 1786 by Henry Hill.
Admission to the Philly Phyzz Phest is FREE and includes: | Physick House | 07/07/12 | Philadelphia |
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 | |
A Summertime Meander at Fonthill CastlePresented by Fonthill Castle at Fonthill Castle Museum August 11, 2012 Meander at your own pace through Henry Mercer’s unique castle home! Spend time enjoying the visual delights of Fonthill, with staff available to answer your questions.
| Fonthill Castle | 08/11/12 | Doylestown |
A World of BeerPresented by Fonthill Castle at Fonthill Castle Museum August 17, 2012 The Mercer Museum's Annual Beer Event will feature local breweries and homebrewers who will provide a tasting of their creations inspired from brewing techniques used in many different areas of the world. Music and light fare included.
| Fonthill Castle | 08/17/12 | Doylestown |
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 |
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 |
An Oath of Allegiance to the Republic: the du Ponts and the Civil WarPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library April 30, 2011-July 22, 2012 Letters, stereopticons, photos, journals, artifacts and memorabilia explore the political, military and business environments during the war through the experiences of du Pont family members. | Hagley Museum and Library | 04/30/11-
07/22/12 | Wilmington |
Architectural Masterpieces Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 17, 2012 Tour Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Lemon Hill (1800), and Memorial Hall ( the site of the U.S. Centennial in 1876). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, the tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories of the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to the three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
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 | |
Bastille DayPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site July 14, 2012 It's one of Philadelphia’s most popular summertime events! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with Philadelphia cabaret act The Bearded Ladies and local businesses for a playful reenactment of the Storming of the Bastille (influenced more by Monty Python than the French Revolution), followed by a French-themed street party. Come early and take a tour of Eastern State, or stay late and take a 25-minute evening tour following the reenactment. | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 07/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Battleship Olympia Tattoo ConventionPresented by Tattooed Kingpin at Independence Seaport Museum June 1-June 3, 2012 Come to the Philadelphia's Independence Seaport Museum for the second Phi Tattoo Convention of the year. Tattooers from around the world will be tattooing aboard the Olympia, the globe's oldest still-floating metal warship.
Predominantly spotlighting traditional American tattooers, this event will also feature an array of artists applying vintage acetate stencils dating from as far back as the 1940's – truly period-correct, old school tattoos applied in the same... | Tattooed Kingpin | 06/01/12-
06/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Bellevue Hall TourPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park July 1, 2012 Tour the elegant Bellevue Hall at Bellevue State Park, the former home of William DuPont, Jr. Hear how Mr. DuPont transformed the home from a gothic revival castle to a replica of Montpelier, the national historic site and former home of James and Dolly Madison. Interesting details of the tour include a "secret" passageway to Mr. DuPont's billiards room, and an underground tunnel leading to his indoor sporting complex.
Meet at Bellevue Hall. | Bellevue State Park | 07/01/12 | Wilmington |
BloomsdayPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 16, 2012 Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed! | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 06/16/12 | Philadelphia |
Bold Patterns, Bright Colors: Graphic Pennsylvania Quilts, 1850-1930Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum May 5-July 29, 2012 Exhibit features more than twenty stunning quilts. Selected for their vivid colors and dramatic graphical elements, the quilts are particularly expressive of Pennsylvania-German textile traditions. Textiles are supplemented by quilt-related artifacts from the Mercer collections. | Mercer Museum | 05/05/12-
07/29/12 | Doylestown |
Breakfast with BenPresented by Independence Visitor Center at Independence Visitor Center May 26-September 1, 2012 You're invited to an interactive breakfast and discussion with one of our nation's most influential founding fathers, Ben Franklin. Adults and children alike are able to chat with Ben Franklin, ask questions about his life and work and even pose for pictures. A delicious breakfast is served to Dr. Franklin's guests.
Breakfast with Ben runs from 9- 10:30 am every Saturday morning, from Memorial Day-Labor Day, and is hosted in the Liberty View Ballroom in the Independence Visitor... | Independence Visitor Center | 05/26/12-
09/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Brew 'n' History TourPresented by Christ Church Burial Ground at Christ Church Burial Ground June 1-June 8, 2012 Take a break between beers to learn a bit about Philadelphia’s rich beer history. Come for a 30-minute tour inside the historic graveyard. Learn about the Founding Fathers and tavern owners buried here and their connection to Philly Beer History. Included on the tour are Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, and Senator Robert Hare, who was the first person to brew porter beer in America. | Christ Church Burial Ground | 06/01/12-
06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Call to Arms! Emergency Militia in Pennsylvania during the Gettysburg Campaign ExhibitPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 15, 2012-May 1, 2013 These citizen soldiers were the first forces to defend Pennsylvania from the Confederate invasion in June of 1863, and were instrumental in preventing rebels from crossing the Susquehanna River, thus saving Harrisburg from capture.
The Galleries are located on the second floor of the mansion. | Pennypacker Mills | 05/15/12-
05/01/13 | Schwenksville |
| Candlelight Ghost Tour and Stories | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 10/28/12 | Perkasie |
Candlelight ToursPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead December 1, 2012 The soft glow of candlelight will guide you throughout the decorated Farmstead for tours showcasing period music,
seasonal decorations, holiday foodways, and a visit from Belsnickel, a Pennsylvania German St. Nicholas in furs.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 12/01/12 | Worcester |
Caring for Family Treasures: A Preservation WorkshopPresented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum August 11, 2012 Learn how you can protect and preserve family heirlooms and collections – fine art, decorative art, furnishings, photographs and documents - with professionals from the Art Conservators’ Alliance. | Mercer Museum | 08/11/12 | Doylestown |
Cauffiel House TourPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park's Cauffiel House August 5, 2012 Learn about one of the lesser-known historical sites within Bellevue State Park, the Cauffiel House. We will discuss the history of the site from before the Cauffiel House’s construction through its purchase by the Division of Parks and Recreation in 2003. A walking tour of the home will highlight the measures that were taken to make this a simple, yet beautiful place to live, as well as decorative features added during a 1997 Designers' Showcase.
| Bellevue State Park | 08/05/12 | Wilmington |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging with American Swedish Historical Museum | American Swedish Historical Museum | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Christmas on the FarmPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation December 8, 2012 Get into the holiday spirit!
Last chance to visit with the Plantation in 2012.
Farmhouse decorated
Byers Choice "Farmer and Farmer's wife" available for purchase! Limited Edition carolers!
Tea tasting
Wassailing the Orchard at 1 and 3 (a Plantation Tradition)
Textile, woodworking, and long rifle demos
Plantation Store Sale
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 12/08/12 | Newtown Square |
Christmas Wreath Making WorkshopPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills November 17, 2012 Make a beautiful live wreath that will rival any you can buy! Bring ribbon for a bow and some greens from home (required), and Pennypacker will provide greens, supplies and all the hands-on instructions you'll need. Refreshments served.
Ages 12+.
A great workshop for a group of friends, neighbors or scouts! A confirmation will be sent to each participant along with directions and a site map. Workshop held in the Classroom Building.
| Pennypacker Mills | 11/17/12 | Schwenksville |
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 |
Civil War Encampment at the Mercer MuseumPresented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum May 26-May 27, 2012 Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine and more. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the 150th anniversary of the War. Included with museum admission. | Mercer Museum | 05/26/12-
05/27/12 | Doylestown |
Clear Toy Candy: A Sweet TraditionPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills December 1, 2012 Most children 100 years ago hoped for a piece of clear toy candy in their Christmas stocking. The three-dimensional shapes shined like glass. Come for an informative presentation on the history of this beloved holiday treat and then see how it was made using antique molds. This presentation will take place in the Classroom Bldg. Call site for specific directions.
Afterward, why not take a free Guided Tour of the holiday decorations at the Pennypacker mansion? All tours stop in... | Pennypacker Mills | 12/01/12 | Schwenksville |
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 |
Coming to America: The Story of Laurel HIll's ImmigrantsPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 28, 2012 America has always been a land of immigrants… So, too, is her first National Historic Landmark Cemetery. Laurel Hill’s original Superintendent, Thomas Drinnan – the person to first break cemetery ground – was himself an Irish immigrant. Many of the illustrious Philadelphians who would later make Laurel Hill their final place of rest were not native to the city. Henry Disston, whose name graces the largest of the cemetery’s mausolea, immigrated while still an... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
| Community Holiday Open House | Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site | 12/11/12 | Perkasie |
Constructing Play: Classic Building ToysPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture November 23, 2012-January 24, 2013 With over 50 toys on display from the past 175 years, Constructing Play explores the history of play and the pedagogical foundation that underlies the creation of building toys. Visitors to this exhibition will learn about their favorite toys, from Tinker Toys to LEGO, Erector Sets to K’Nex. They will also learn how structures stay up, discover famous local buildings in miniature, and see how toy designers took inspiration from the past to create today’s most popular... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 11/23/12-
01/24/13 | Philadelphia |
Conversation with the Curator: Who Owns Ulysses? Joyce and CopyrightPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 7, 2012 Get the inside scoop on Who Owns Ulysses? James Joyce and Copyright. This informal presentation is led by exhibition curator Dr. Melanie Micir. She’ll introduce us to key aspects of the exhibition and answer questions as you explore the exhibition further.
About the exhibition: Defending the “Moral Right of Writers” to own and protect their works, James Joyce once said: “A work belongs to its author by virtue of a natural right, and thus the courts... | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 06/07/12 | Philadelphia |
Craven Hall and John Fitch Steamboat Museum Open House TourPresented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum June 10, 2012 You're invited to come tour Historic Craven Hall and the John Fitch Steamboat Museum. House tours will feature an inspection and discussion of a colonial herb garden and colonial vegetable garden. Tour usually take place the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Tours can also be arranged on Tuesday mornings between 10am - 12noon and at other time by appointment. To make a tour appointment, please call at last one week prior to your requested date. | Craven Hall Historical Society | 06/10/12 | Warminster |
Creating Chemistry: Guided Tours of the Museum at CHFPresented by Chemical Heritage Foundation at Chemical Heritage Foundation May 22-May 31, 2012 What do ancient glassmakers have in common with nanotechnologists? Medieval mine masters with modern chemical engineers? Early brewers with 21st-century pharmaceutical scientists? Chemistry.
Come for a tour of the Museum at CHF, featuring permanent and changing exhibits that explore the fascinating history of chemistry and the role science plays in the modern world.
All visitors will receive a special gift.
| Chemical Heritage Foundation | 05/22/12-
05/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Daytime Historic Site ToursPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price? | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 04/06/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: At the Intersect of Religion and SciencePresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater July 12, 2012 Science and religion both grapple with mysteries of the universe and our place in it. How do we respond as science and religious studies unfold new understandings, which challenge conventional beliefs? Join The Franklin Institute as we attempt to see how these seemingly disparate fields might work together to deepen our understanding of the universe.
Speaker: Reverend Jay Gardner, youth Minister, white Rock Baptist Church and Microbiologist, University of Pennsylvania | The Franklin Institute | 07/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: Stars, Scrolls, and Angels - Astronomy in Ancient TimesPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater August 9, 2012 In an age before telescopes, what did ancients know and think about the stars? What did they imagine when they looked up into the starry night? New evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls has revealed lost traditions of Jewish observation and speculation about celestial cycles, exposing the forgotten place of ancient Jews between Babylonian and Greek scientists. This talk opens a window on ancient astronomy, as seen from the perspectives of ancient history and modern science alike.
| The Franklin Institute | 08/09/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: The Discovery of the Dead Sea ScrollsPresented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater June 14, 2012 An illustrated account of the discovery of an ancient library of almost 900 manuscripts recovered between 1947 and 1956 from eleven caves near Khirbet Qumran in the Judean Desert. On the basis of a survey the various types of documents found in the Qumran library, the lecture will offer an introduction to the unique importance of the scrolls for our understanding of ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity.
Speaker: P. Kyle McCarter, William Foxwell Albright Professor... | The Franklin Institute | 06/14/12 | 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 |
Died at Sea, Lost at Sea, Buried at Sea: Part IIPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery July 18, 2012 Died at sea, lost at sea, buried at sea… These words inscribed on a grave marker tell us that there is some tragic, perhaps mysterious, story or event associated with that individual’s connection to the world’s deep blue expanse. Laurel Hill has many examples that illustrate this phenomenon. The second installation of this program will delve into and expose many more of the circumstances that lie beneath many a-watery grave. Close your eyes for a moment on this sultry... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 07/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Election 2012 Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 24-November 7, 2012 At the National Constitution Center, the presidential election comes to life for visitors of all ages! Prior to touring the Center’s exhibits, guests are encouraged to stop by Election HQ on the Grand Hall Overlook. Designed with the festive look and feel of a political rally, Election HQ will excite and engage visitors with activities and programs about the ins and outs of the election process. Guests can watch presidential campaign ads, cast a vote for their favorite presidential... | National Constitution Center | 04/24/12-
11/07/12 | Philadelphia |
England vs. Italy in the Battle for Le MansPresented by Simeone Foundation at Simeone Foundation May 26, 2012 In the late 1920s, Bentley ruled Le Mans. by the early 1930s, it was Alfa Romeo. Discuss why the shift happened and why even patriotic racers like Lord Howe found it necessary to buy Italian if they wanted to win.
A series of monthly “demonstration driving days” have been scheduled for 2012 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. The Demo Days feature extremely rare racing sports cars from the Simeone collection being driven on a three-acre lot in back of the... | Simeone Foundation | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
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