| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 | |
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 |
Transit of Venus Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 1-June 10, 2012 On Tuesday, June 5th, the world will witness a rare astronomical event. It is called a Transit of Venus. The planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun, beginning at about 6 pm in Philadelphia. This won't happen again until 2117, so this is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
From June 1st-10th, the American Philosophical Society Museum will be presenting an exhibition of rare scientific instruments, including the telescope David Rittenhouse built to... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/01/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
| Celebrate Arts and Aging with American Swedish Historical Museum | American Swedish Historical Museum | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
Kids' KitchenPresented by Betsy Ross House at Betsy Ross House August 10, 2010-August 31, 2012 How did Betsy Ross and her colonial counterparts cook without all the modern conveniences we take for granted? Find out in this new interactive exhibit sponsored by City Tavern. After you check out the exhibit, head to the City Tavern for some authentic colonial fare and a free tasty treat! | Betsy Ross House | 08/10/10-
08/31/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War | Chester County Historical Society | 09/22/11-
12/01/12 | West Chester |
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 |
Memorial Day TributePresented by Christ Church Burial Ground at Christ Church Burial Ground May 28, 2012 Join Christ Church Burial Ground to remember America’s heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The tribute includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Major Charles Mc Euen who headed the 6th Union League Regiment in the Civil War, and a ceremonial placing of 13 star flags at the gravesites of Revolutionary War patriots. | Christ Church Burial Ground | 05/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Hidden History Christ ChurchPresented by Christ Church Philadelphia at Christ Church Philadelphia June 7-June 28, 2012 Are you a history geek? Do you want to learn more about “the Nation’s Church,” one of the most significant 18th century structures in the United States? Join historian Neil Ronk for a one-hour tour of Christ Church where he will share his favorite stories not usually covered during our regular Christ Church tour. You will get a chance to sit in the balcony of the church, learn about the people buried in the church yard and stop at the Neighborhood House to view the Liberty... | Christ Church Philadelphia | 06/07/12-
06/28/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
French and Indian Skirmish & CampPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation June 16, 2012 Become an eyewitness to history, as the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation becomes the backdrop for scenes from the French and Indian War. It’s the French and British fighting for control of the frontier. Watch the local militia, lead by a Rodger’s Ranger, discover a French raiding party and witness the skirmish, which follows. Visit the French and British campsites. Talk to the soldiers about their uniforms, weapons and strategy for fighting in the wilderness of the frontier. | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 06/16/12 | Newtown Square |
When in the Course of Human Events...A 4th of July Celebration & PicnicPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation July 1-July 4, 2012 Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowds reaction. There is not complete agreement in Chester County but the Patriots are determined to win the crowd by making demonstrations against the king. Activities include hearth cooking, textile demonstrations, long rifle, garden and animal talks. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch or purchase refreshments. Bring a comfortable chair or blanket... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 07/01/12-
07/04/12 | Newtown Square |
Gathering of the Chester County Militia & Evening ConcertPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation July 21, 2012 Join the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation for a day of full of fun. There will be textiles, hearth cooking, farm animals, house tours and a gathering of the Chester County Militia. Colonial Country Dancing at 1 pm and 3 pm. At 7 pm, Atwater and Donnelly will perform an evening concert of American folk music and dance. Bring the whole family!! | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 07/21/12 | Newtown Square |
| Harvest Feast and Militia Muster | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 09/01/12 | Newtown Square |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Girls Tea PartyPresented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum June 9, 2012 Craven Hall will host a special tea, just for young ladies aged 6-11. Their favorite dolls are also invited! Cookies, pastries, finger sandwiches (no fingers were harmed during this process), and of course tea will be served in the splendor of this gracious mansion. Presentations by period-dressed guides will add to this fun event. Youngsters can design their own hat, provided by Craven Hall, to wear to the tea. Colonial games and a craft project are also planned. An adult must... | Craven Hall Historical Society | 06/09/12 | Warminster |
| Guided Tour of Doylestown Cemetery | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/29/12-
06/01/12 | Doylestown |
| Historical Lecture on Lenape Indians | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/30/12 | Doylestown |
Historical Lecture on William Edgar GeilPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Doylestown Historical Society June 1, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Professor Robert LaFleur, author and the country's leading expert on Geil will talk about Doylestown's most unknown celebrity. Geil (1885-1925) was an explorer, author, photographer and world renown lecturer. He was the first westerner to completely traverse the Great Wall of China. He is well known in China but not in his own hometown. The "Geil house" is a 30 room mansion located just south of town on Rt. 611. Come learn about... | Doylestown Historical Society | 06/01/12 | Doylestown |
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 |
Hands-On HistoryPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site May 23, 2011 - Ongoing New for 2011, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site literally hands visitors the keys to the cellblocks with new Hands-On History interactive experiences. These short demonstrations take place throughout the penitentiary complex, each lasting five minutes or less. An expert Eastern State tour guide leads each activity, although visitors do the bulk of the physical activities themselves. These interactive experiences run throughout the day and change monthly so be sure to check our website... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 05/23/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Prison Break WeekendPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 9-June 10, 2012 All New Restored Bocci Court and Living History
Most inmates didn’t literally escape from prison; they found meaning, friendship and recreation, when possible, inside the walls. This weekend, visitors can try their hand at Bocci Ball, a traditional Italian recreation practiced by aging inmates at Eastern State throughout the 20th century. The original courts were built at the base of Eastern State’s massive wall, and are now open, fully restored, for the first time... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Film Screening: BreathPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site August 17, 2012 Eerie and emotionally charged meetings between a betrayed woman and a death row prisoner mark the course of South Korean auteur Ki-duk Kim’s 2007 Cannes Film Festival Best Film nominee. Breath stands as a complex meditation on grief, the redemptive human spirit, and the desire for true communication in the fragmentation of modern times. | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 08/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Fete Day Open HousePresented by Elfreth's Alley Association at Elfreth's Alley June 9, 2012 Fete Day has been a June tradition on Elfreth's Alley for over 75 years. Elfreth's neighbors generously open their homes for tours amidst a host of attractions. This event, often featuring music, barbecue, games, book signings, colonial crafts, and demonstrations, is a rare treat and not to be missed! | Elfreth's Alley Association | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Expressions and Experimentation: The Building of Fonthill CastlePresented by Fonthill Castle at Fonthill Castle Museum June 10, 2012 In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the building of Fonthill Castle, a special discussion and meander will look at the unique construction techniques used to build Henry Mercer's home. | Fonthill Castle | 06/10/12 | Doylestown |
Towers and Trebuchets Youth ProgramPresented by Fonthill Castle at Fonthill Castle Museum June 2, 2012 Children, ages 6-12, will learn about different types of castles and use this knowledge to construct their own castle and test their skill with medieval siege engines. Registration required.
| Fonthill Castle | 06/02/12 | Doylestown |
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 |
Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July CelebrationPresented by Fonthill Museum at Fonthill Castle Museum July 4, 2012 Fonthill re-creates an early 20th century old-fashioned 4th of July celebration on the grounds of the castle. Family-friendly activities include watermelon-eating contests, sack races, tug-o-war, cake walk, music and more.
| Fonthill Museum | 07/04/12 | Doylestown |
War of 1812 BicentennialPresented by Fort Mifflin on the Delaware at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware June 2, 2012 Experience one of the Philadelphia area's only War of 1812 events! Featuring living history, battle reenactments (viewed from atop the Fort's walls!), weapons demonstrations, guided tours and more! | Fort Mifflin on the Delaware | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
