| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Uncle Sam's Trail to IndependencePresented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation. | Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours | 08/09/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
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 |
Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique American WeathervanesPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum May 25-July 28, 2013 Functional and artistic, weathervanes roosted over American buildings both humble and high style-barns and banks, churches and courthouses. Viewed today as folk art, the weathervane was one of the earliest sculptural forms in the United States. Weathervane forms run the gamut through history beginning at the Temple of the Winds in ancient Athens, where the figure of Triton - cleverly designed to always face the direction of the wind - topped the structure. In America, colonial craftsmen... | Brandywine River Museum | 05/25/13-
07/28/13 | Chadds Ford |
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 |
Prison Food Weekend at Eastern State PenitentiaryPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 8-June 9, 2013 What did prisoners eat nearly 200 years ago? What do prisoners eat today?
Visitors to Eastern State Penitentiary will sample meals served to prisoners from three periods in the prison’s history, including “Indian Mush” from the 1830s and Neutraloaf, a “food product” that is still issued as punishment in many prison systems today.
Also on view will be sample menus, archival photographs, prison reports, and firsthand accounts of the... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 06/08/13-
06/09/13 | Philadelphia |
Family Weekend 2013: Pets in PrisonPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site June 22-June 23, 2013 Some furry (and some creepy-crawly) creatures once lived behind Eastern State Penitentiary's walls. Some prisoners kept pets in solitary confinement, and a colony of feral cats occupied the property when the prison was abandoned. Officers once patrolled the grounds on horseback, and kept German Shepherds for security.
Families will discover unique stories about animals all weekend long! Kids will learn more about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 06/22/13-
06/23/13 | Philadelphia |
Summer Camp at Shofuso Japanese House & GardenPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 22-August 16, 2013 Spend a week (or four!) this summer experiencing Japanese culture at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Boys and girls entering 3rd through 6th grades can try many Japanese hands-on activities in beautiful Japanese House and Garden in West Fairmount park. Each week ends with a special camper-led tour and performance for their parents and guardians!
Campers will experience a different theme each week. Sign up for any or all of the offerings.
Campers will learn... | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 07/22/13-
08/16/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden July 14, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 07/14/13 | Philadelphia |
| Ikebana Exhibition | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 08/22/13-
08/25/13 | Philadelphia |
Lunar Stroll: Photographing Laurel Hill After HoursPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery May 17-August 23, 2013 Photo enthusiasts: grab your cameras, tripods and flashlights, and capture the ethereal wonders of Laurel Hill Cemetery after the sun goes down. During this guided stroll through the site’s picturesque landscape, participants will visit some of its most photogenic spots and evocative statuary, while learning to paint with light using only a flashlight and ambient iridescence. You will be over the moon with excitement once you see your unique images! You will also have experiences to... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 05/17/13-
08/23/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden September 8, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 09/08/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 6, 2013 Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by Shofuso's own tea school. Members of Urasenke Philadelphia will demonstrate a tea ceremony, and then provide guests with a bowl of matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/06/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Omotesenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony demonstration at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the demonstration. Limited chairs are available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/12/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony-Thick Tea: Omotesenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 12, 2013 Experience a formal "thick tea" ceremony conducted in the tea house. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Omotesenke Tea School visiting from the Princeton and New York regions.
Space is limited - only 6 guests may attend. This demonstration takes place in the tea house, and guests will be required to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/12/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Flea MarketPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 13, 2013 Shofuso will be selling items from the gift shop, as well as other unique, gently used Japanese gifts and items! Joining us will be the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Kyo Daiko, Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia (JAGP), and other members of the Greater Philadelphia Japanese Community. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/13/13 | Philadelphia |
Moonviewing Tea Ceremony: Urasenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 18, 2013 Guests of this special tea service will savor matcha (green tea) and a seasonal sweet while overlooking Shofuso's pond, as night falls and the moon rises.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of this event. Limited chairs will be available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/18/13 | Philadelphia |
Moonviewing (Otsukimi) PartyPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 19, 2013 Otsukimi, or moon viewing, is a traditional celebration where offerings are made to the full moon to give thanks for a good harvest.
Enjoy rustic Japanese food and sweets, sip sake, enjoy quiet music, and celebrate a successful harvest while watching the moon rise over the pine trees at this traditional, contemplative Japanese gathering. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/19/13 | Philadelphia |
Japanese Tea Ceremony: Mushanokojisenke Tea SchoolPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden October 27, 2013 Experience a traditional tea ceremony at Shofuso. This demonstration is led by practitioners from the Mushanokojisenke Tea School visiting from New York.
Be prepared to sit on the floor for the duration of the program. Limited chairs are available. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 10/27/13 | Philadelphia |
We Are AllPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative May 3-June 7, 2013 We Are All is an exhibit by students of the Mural Arts program. The exhibition is a cross-city conversation about identity between youth participants in Philadelphia, and engages the creative minds and kindred spirits of students from disparate backgrounds. Young artists explore personal, collective, cultural, and geographical identities through portraits, collaborative projects, and interactive works of art that signify who they are and where they are headed. | Asian Arts Initiative | 05/03/13-
06/07/13 | Philadelphia |
Prehistoric Wessex: Towards a Deep MapPresented by University of Penn Van Pelt Library at University of Pennsylvania - Kamin Gallery March 11-August 12, 2013 When novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) fictionalized the region of England in which he lived, he revived the name of a long extinct Anglo-Saxon kingdom. His Wessex was a rich combination of old and new, showing rural life under assault from industrialization. The region's monuments that were a key element of his semi-imaginary geography had already been the object of study by artists, antiquarians, historians, and archaeologists. Materials from Penn's collections exhibit the ways in... | University of Penn Van Pelt Library | 03/11/13-
08/12/13 | Philadelphia |
All Dressed Up and No Place to Go: The Movers and Shakers of Old PhiladelphiaPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 20, 2013 While the movers and shakers of Laurel Hill Cemetery have neither moved nor shook for the better part of a century, their stories of power, influence and tremendous wealth still provide captivating fodder for a novel, soap opera or cemetery tour! Learn how the politicos and industrialists of Philadelphia’s yesteryear used their positions, for better or for worse, to shape and reshape the city in this summer evening walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery. The program will be followed by a... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/20/13 | Philadelphia |
Lunar Stroll: Photographing Laurel Hill After HoursPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 21, 2013 Photo enthusiasts: grab your cameras, tripods and flashlights, and capture the ethereal wonders of Laurel Hill Cemetery after the sun goes down. During this guided stroll through the site’s picturesque landscape, participants will visit some of its most photogenic spots and evocative statuary, while learning to paint with light using only a flashlight and ambient iridescence. You will be over the moon with excitement once you see your unique images! You will also have experiences to... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/21/13 | Philadelphia |
Music for the Hearing Eye: Music Atop the Crypts Presented by the Devine Hand Ensemble Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 22, 2013 In the fall of 2012, the Divine Hand Ensemble treated audiences at Laurel Hill Cemetery to the musical event of a lifetime. Their performance comprised the first time in 250 years that a program of funerary music was performed publicly and the first time ever in America! This summer, the Ensemble will be returning to Laurel Hill to enchant and delight with music unlike any other now being performed. Witness Mano Divina, leader of the Ensemble, harness electricity with his fingertips and draw... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/22/13 | Philadelphia |
Ghosts Among Our Graves: Workshop and Ghost Hunt Presented by Free Spirit ParanormalPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 29, 2013 Is there anything on the other side? What becomes of our life energy after we die? Professional ghost hunters, Free Spirit Paranormal Investigators, have conducted numerous investigations of historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in search of answers to these questions. Join FSPI for this unique workshop, as they reveal the findings of their investigations, and discuss some of the basics in the field of ghost hunting, including types of hauntings; equipment and debunking; EMFs (electromagnetic... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/29/13 | Philadelphia |
| Chris and Tommy's Goodtime Folk Rock Show -World cafe live | Chris and Tommy | 07/07/13 | Philadelphia |
Mount Pleasant Fairmount Estate ToursPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Fairmount Park Houses - Mount Pleasant April 1-December 31, 2013 In partnership with the City of Philadelphia through the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Museum administers Mount Pleasant and Cedar Grove. These two colonial houses provide visitors with a unique glimpse into Philadelphia's rich cultural heritage.
They share the landscape of Fairmount Park with other historic houses which together are considered among the most significant collection of early American homes in the United States.
Scottish ship captain John Macpherson... | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 04/01/13-
12/31/13 | Philadelphia |
Hagley's Creek Kids: The Natural WorldPresented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library June 15, 2013 Investigate the beautiful natural setting of Hagley! The unique natural resources at Hagley made it the ideal site for the DuPont powder yards. The Creek Kids' hands-on activities will explore why du Pont settled here and how we can work to preserve the site's natural beauty. Activities are included with general admission and are free for members | Hagley Museum and Library | 06/15/13 | Wilmington |
