| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Preserving Your Family Heirlooms: A Family History ClassPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 26, 2012 Join AAMP’s Conservator and Curator of Collections Leslie Guy as she teaches you practical methods for making sure your family heirlooms can continue to be shared with future generations. She’ll answer your questions about photographs, letters, clothing and other objects and provide a few cautionary tales of what not to do, as well! Part 2 in a 2-part Genealogy Series. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 02/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Anne Waldman ReadingPresented by Moonstone Arts Center at Moonstone Arts Center February 28, 2012 The author of more than 40 collections of poetry and poetics, Anne Waldman is an active member of the Outrider experimental poetry movement, and has been connected to the Beat movement and the second generation of the New York School. On February 28th, Moonstone welcomes this amazing artist. She will read from her latest book, The Iovis Triology, Colors in the Mechanism of Concealment ($40.00 Coffee House Press). The Iovis Trilogy, Waldman’s monumental feminist epic,... | Moonstone Arts Center | 02/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Workshop: Tape Loom WeavingPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead March 3, 2012 “The Tape Lady,” Eleanor Bittle, will instruct both beginners and advanced weavers on pattern design, warping and weaving, and explain the history and use of woven tape. Participants may bring their own loom or purchase either a cardboard or reproduction wood loom;
Light refreshments served; bring your own lunch.
Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 03/03/12 | Worcester |
HSP Ancestry DayPresented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Pennsylvania Convention Center March 3, 2012 Come for HSP Ancestry Day, a day to discover and celebrate your family history. This full day of workshops at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will help you start or hone your genealogical skills. Learn tips and tricks for navigating Ancestry.com, the world’s largest family history website. Find out more about the genealogical holdings at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, one of the largest archives in the United States. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 03/03/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Genealogy: Tearing Down the Brick WallsPresented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Pennsylvania Convention Center March 7, 2012 Brick walls in African American genealogy can be caused by lack of records or improper research habits. Learning to research effectively can help to avoid these brick walls. This presentation includes a case study on Alexina (Newman) Scott to demonstrate proper techniques for researching an African American family in Maryland, from evaluating known information to identifying parents to locating the final owner of an enslaved person.
Speaker’s Bio: Michael Hait is a... | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 03/07/12 | Philadelphia |
One Book, One Philadelphia - Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at WorkPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 10, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work is Haitian American writer and MacArthur Genius Grant winner Edwidge Danticat's collection of essays which takes its name from Albert Camus's last published lecture in which he... | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 03/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Museum ToursPresented by Salem County Historical Society at Salem County Historical Society January 10-March 10, 2012 The event includes a general tour of the museum and research library facilities. The focus of exhibits is on items that are from Salem County, New Jersey, or were owned by someone who is from Salem County, NJ. Salem County is noted as one of the first Swedish colonies of New Jersey.
Noteworthy items to ask for while visiting are the Holme clock, whose existence has evolved from a unique migration from Salem County and then back; and also the hearth, whose large foundation was... | Salem County Historical Society | 01/10/12-
03/10/12 | Salem |
The Prep School Negro: A Film Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker André Robert LeePresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 11, 2012 The African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic office of A Better Chance present André Robert Lee’s The Prep School Negro. André Robert Lee and his sister grew up in the ghettos of Philadelphia while their mother struggled working long hours in a garment factory to support them. When André was 14 years old, he received what his family believed to be a golden ticket – a full scholarship to attend one of the most prestigious prep... | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 03/11/12 | Philadelphia |
Your Ancestor Was...Occupations of Our AncestorsPresented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania March 14, 2012 So you have found the occupation of your ancestor, now what? Ancestral occupations can give clues to who our ancestors were, how they lived, where they lived, and most importantly, give them individual identity and personality. The sources that identify occupations are numerous. Church records, city directories, census records, wills, and land records are just a few that may list professions.
Speaker’s Bio: Nancy Lee Waters Lauer is an award-winning author, researcher,... | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 03/14/12 | Philadelphia |
The Knitting RevolutionPresented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania March 15, 2012 What does knitting have to do with women’s rights? Join University of Notre Dame professor Pamela Butler as she explores the legacy of knitting and feminism in order to make political sense of today’s so-called “knitting revolution.” A short knitting demonstration, sponsored by Rosie’s Yarn Cellar, will precede the event.
Sponsored by HSP’s Young Friends.
Teachers may receive Act 48 credit. | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 03/15/12 | Philadelphia |
The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls, 1839-1915Presented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia January 16-March 20, 2012 Enslaved Man. War Hero. Ship Captain. Congressman.
Robert Smalls was all of the above. Born enslaved in South Carolina, Robert Smalls rose to become one of the most heroic men of his time. A skilled sailor, Smalls used his navigational talents to sail a Confederate ship to freedom in the early years of the American Civil War, then continued to work the water as a pilot and captain for the Union Navy. After the war’s end, Smalls continued to fight on behalf of African... | African American Museum in Philadelphia | 01/16/12-
03/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Crossing the PondPresented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Historical Society of Pennsylvania March 21, 2012 A vast number of immigrants came to America from Eastern Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Border changes, language differences, political considerations, and exotic-sounding surnames often complicate the search for Austrian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Rusyn, Slovak, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European ancestors. Traditional methods and online resources for tracking ancestors both in the United States and the old country will be discussed, as well as techniques for... | Historical Society of Pennsylvania | 03/21/12 | Philadelphia |
| World Culture Day - Hello India! | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 03/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Imagine Africa Community Night - Hip-Hop Artists Imagine AfricaPresented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) March 28, 2012 In January, six local hip-hop artists visiting the Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum gallery project were asked how they imagine Africa. At this community night, those artists return to the Museum to share an evening of original verses, inspired by the art and artifacts that they experienced. The event features live performances by local hip-hop artists GodHead The General, Magnum O, Darian The Great, The KNomadz, Afloe and Urban Shamans, along with DJ Soul Buck and host i-be 4evr, as they... | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 03/28/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Iconic Images Mural WorkshopPresented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Designed to complement the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, this family-friendly workshop invites participants to delve further into themes highlighted along the mural tour. Participants will have an opportunity to learn to create art in response to the murals they see along the tour. Tour participation not required for workshop participation.
For more information on the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, visit http://iconic.muralarts.org/. | African American Museum of Philadelphia | 03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
| Family Sunday - Maya Temples | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 04/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Superlative ShowcasePresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library April 4-April 8, 2012 Largest? Oldest? Smallest? Newest? See selections of the most extreme objects in the Rosenbach's collection. On view for five days only, don’t miss your chance to see this fun display that highlights the breadth and quality of our remarkable and expanding collections. | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 04/04/12-
04/08/12 | Philadelphia |
| Maya 101 | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 04/14/12 | Philadelphia |
The Stories of Two Titanic PassengersPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library April 15, 2012 Remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
Unforgettable letters, telegrams, and first-hand accounts will all help tell the story of two Philadelphian men on the Titanic’s fateful voyage: R. Norris Williams II and Harry Elkins Widener. Both men—in very different ways—had a tremendous impact on the field of rare books and manuscripts, a silver lining in the tragedy of the Titanic.
This collaborative program... | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 04/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Reading John Dewey's Art as ExperiencePresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Arch Street Meeting House February 29-April 18, 2012 Published in 1934, John Dewey’s Art as Experience is a cornerstone of American pragmatism and remains a seminal work in the philosophy of art, or aesthetics. Through close, directed reading and active group discussion, this eight-week class will examine Art as Experience, leading to a better understanding of the essential relationship between everyday lived experiences and works of art. No prior experience is necessary; only a desire and commitment to learn. | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 02/29/12-
04/18/12 | Philadelphia |
| Cultural Encounters in the Diaspora: When African and African American Cultures Meet | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 04/18/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa Evening Event: African Dance! | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) | 04/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Laerenswaert Worth Learning Series: The Muhlenbergs of Montgomery CountyPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Farmer's Union Hall of the Worcester Township Historical Society May 2, 2012 Historian Lisa Minardi will talk about the influential Muhlenberg family; Lutheran minister Henry Melchior, his son Frederick, first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and others in the family who played active roles in our region’s history. Lisa has researched this remarkable family and many of the objects associated with them. Her recent book, Pastors & Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania, will be available for purchase and signing. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 05/02/12 | Worcester |
Mother Goose Visits the FarmPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead May 9, 2012 Preschoolers are invited to spend some time with Mother Goose while she is visiting the farm. She will recite some famous tales and bring the children to the barnyard to visit with the animals.
Ages 3 and up. Must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 05/09/12 | Worcester |
Workshop- Art for Mudder: A Hand-Painted FanPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead May 12, 2012 During the 18th century many women used fans as a way to cool off when the weather was hot, to express a particular political viewpoint or to show off their rank in society. Find out about the history of the use of fans during the 1700s then create your own hand-painted fan during this hands-on workshop. Ages: 10 and up. Space is limited!
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 05/12/12 | Worcester |
Laerenswaert Worth Learning Series: By a Man's Hands: Trades of the Colonial PeriodPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead June 16, 2012 Bring Dad the day before Father’s Day to learn about a variety of skills performed by craftsmen during the late 18th century. Demonstrations may include wood-working, stone masonry, blacksmithing, and farm work.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 06/16/12 | Worcester |
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 |
Titanic: The Rise of RosenbachPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 15-June 24, 2012 This exhibition follows the story of book dealer Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach as he hears about the sinking of the Titanic and realizes that his friend and protégé, Harry E. Widener, has gone down with the ship. We’ll learn the details of the tragic event and how, ultimately, Dr. Rosenbach’s personal loss led to professional success as he undertook a project that positioned him to become the greatest rare book dealer of the 20th century—the creation of... | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/15/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Visit the Rosenbach Museum & LibraryPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library July 1, 2011-July 1, 2012 Every day there is plenty to do at the Rosenbach Museum & Library! You can take a house tour, visit special exhibitions and browse in the museum shop. Tours are offered on the hour during Museum hours, docents guide small groups of visitors through the Rosenbach brothers' 19th-century townhouse, including Dr. Rosenbach's rare book library, Philip Rosenbach's sitting room, and the recreation of modernist poet Marianne Moore's Greenwich Village living room. The... | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 07/01/11-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
| Sewing Days of Summer | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 07/15/12 | Worcester |
Wentz Wonder Kids CampPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead July 23-July 27, 2012 Kids ages 4-5 years old will enjoy this half-day camp with hands-on activities related to the historic Farmstead and grounds. Snacks provided.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 07/23/12-
07/27/12 | Worcester |
| Sewing Days of Summer | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 08/19/12 | Worcester |
Workshop: Sew-curely Kept: Housewife and Sewing KitPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead August 25, 2012 Instruction and materials are provided to create an 18th century style housewife or personal sewing kit. This program will provide a brief history before starting work on your own project. Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited.
| Peter Wentz Farmstead | 08/25/12 | Worcester |
Who Owns Ulysses? Joyce and CopyrightPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library May 30-August 26, 2012 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 ought to protect an author against the mutilation and publication of his work just as he is protected against the ill use someone might make of his name.”
This exhibition examines several such mutilations of Joyce's own work while tracing the impact of obscenity laws and copyright... | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 05/30/12-
08/26/12 | Philadelphia |
| Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum | University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology | 09/18/11-
08/31/12 | Philadelphia |
| Sewing Days of Summer | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 09/16/12 | Worcester |
Lecture: If this you see, remember me: Girlhood SamplersPresented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Farmer's Union Hall of the Worcester Township Historical Society November 7, 2012 Enjoy a presentation about regional needlework samplers dating to the late 18th through mid 19th centuries from textile historian, Kathy Lesieur. She has collected and studied these examples of early girlhood education for over 15 years and will bring along some wonderful items from her own collection produced by the Schwenkfelders and others in the area.
Program to be held at the Worcester Historical Society- Farmers’ Union Hall near the corner of Routes... | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 11/07/12 | Worcester |
| Seasonal Foods: Mincemeat | Peter Wentz Farmstead | 11/10/12 | Worcester |
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 |
Hands-on ToursPresented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 1-December 30, 2012 Get in touch with objects that are not usually on view to the public. Each staff-led tour explores a theme, with new tours regularly added to the mix. Recommended for adults and children eight and older.
Current topics include everything from magic to James Joyce to the Civil War.
For a schedule of upcoming topics, please click here! | Rosenbach Museum and Library | 02/01/12-
12/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Philadelphia Walking TourPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture March 7, 2009 - Ongoing Guests can experience the transformation of Philadelphia from an engine of industry to a 21st century capital of business and culture. Featuring the architecture and urban design of the city, the Center for Architecture's two hour walking tour will introduce you to the Modern Metropolis of Philadelphia. The tour explores Philadelphia's diverse range of architecture from the 1870s to the present, discovering the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the modern cityscape. Tickets... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 03/07/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
