Events
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Organization |
Dates |
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Trolley Tours
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The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park |
05/25/12 -
09/03/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented 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 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Afternoon Freedom Rings Tour
Presented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center March 30-September 3, 2012 Freedom Rings in Philly is a two-hour tour that takes you through the cradle of American Democracy, entertaining you and revealing hidden secrets, fun trivia and light hearted anecdotes. We focus on interesting and fun stories of the men and women who defined Philadelphia so many years ago.
Join Free Tours by Foot on this two-hour family friendly adventure as we walk through historic Philadelphia and chronicle the early history of America's first city. This tour includes many famous... |
Free Tours by Foot |
03/30/12 -
09/03/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Architectural Masterpieces Fairmount Park Trolley Tour
Presented 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 Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Audio Walk Tour
Presented by Independence Visitor Center at Independence Visitor Center November 1, 2011 - Ongoing Hear the spirit of history come alive with a 74-minute narration, self-guided and leisurely walking tour of historic Philadelphia. This easily navigated audio tour is available for rent at the Independence Visitor Center. The tour includes a lightweight CD player and a detailed map that includes 20 important historic sites and 64 narrated segments. |
Independence Visitor Center |
11/01/11 -
Ongoing |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Bastille Day
Presented 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 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Call to Arms! Emergency Militia in Pennsylvania during the Gettysburg Campaign Exhibit
Presented 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 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Cemetery, Serial Killers, Blood & Beer!
Presented by Grim Philly Twilight Tours at Independence Visitor Center April 7, 2012-November 27, 2022 …From the burial ground to the bar! Eat, drink, & be merry!
From ruthless “businessmen” gangsters assassinating one another and shooting up the town in a war to control the city to modern psychopathic killers like the “Corpse Collector,” “Frankfort Slasher,” “Hednik’s House of Horrors,” and H.H. Holmes this is not your typical Liberty Bell tour! And after a fact-packed late afternoon Grim Philly walk, you’ll... |
Grim Philly Twilight Tours |
04/07/12 -
11/27/22 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Chinatown Food Tour
Presented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center March 25-December 2, 2012 Meet at the Independence Visitor Center, south entrance on the northeast corner of 6th and Market Streets. Look for your guide with Free Tours by Foot logo.
Take a tour of mainland China, Hong Kong, Korea and Vietnam with frequent food stops to refuel as we explore this small but mighty and uniquely Philly Chinatown. With a densely packed wealth of delicious food and rich culture. Join Free Tours by Foot for a 2.5-hour tour of Philadelphia's Chinatown, a journey through the history... |
Free Tours by Foot |
03/25/12 -
12/02/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Colonial Cheesesteak Tour
Presented by Free and Friendly Tours at Independence Visitor Center May 1-December 21, 2012 Not your typical historical walking tour. Walk in the footsteps of the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and the convicts that carried Ben Franklin to and from the Constitutional Convention at Independence Hall. No joke. See Philadelphia with young and friendly guides. |
Free and Friendly Tours |
05/01/12 -
12/21/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Daytime Historic Site Tours
Presented 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.
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
04/06/09 -
Ongoing |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Freedom Rings Tour - Summer
Presented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center May 25-September 3, 2012 Freedom Rings in Philly is a two-hour tour that takes you through the cradle of American Democracy, entertaining you and revealing hidden secrets, fun trivia and light hearted anecdotes. We focus on interesting and fun stories of the men and women who defined Philadelphia so many years ago.
Join Free Tours by Foot on this two-hour family friendly adventure as we walk through historic Philadelphia and chronicle the early history of America's first city. This tour includes many famous... |
Free Tours by Foot |
05/25/12 -
09/03/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Gardens in Bloom Tour
Presented by Mennonite Heritage Center at Mennonite Heritage Center June 8, 2012 The 2012 Gardens in Bloom Tour will be a special bus tour. Instead of our usual tour of visiting private gardens with your own vehicle, hop on our coach bus to visit two incredible gardens in the Philadelphia area.
One garden is the 32 acre public estate garden known as Chanticleer. Maintained by a staff of 14, Chanticleer features a series of gardens, including a tropical garden, four square courtyard garden, Asian woodland garden, and a cut flower and vegetable garden.
The... |
Mennonite Heritage Center |
06/08/12 |
Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville |
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
Presented by Grim Philly Twilight Tours at Independence Visitor Center April 7-November 25, 2012 Voted best city tour, Grim Philly’s a dark mix of vampires, sex, ghosts, serial killers, and more; gritty and adult-oriented, researched and developed by Rider University Professor Joe Wojie. Choice of seasonal walking tours depart from Independence Visitor Center in Olde City Philadelphia. late afternoons and early evenings. |
Grim Philly Twilight Tours |
04/07/12 -
11/25/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 30, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others offered; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
06/30/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Guided Tour: June Highlights
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 16, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn about the highlights of the garden in June. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025. |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
06/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Guided Tour: Summer Highlights
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 21, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled.
For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025. |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
07/21/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Guided Tour: Summer Highlights
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College August 18, 2012 Join Claire Sawyers, director, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled.
For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025. |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
08/18/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Hands-On History
Presented 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 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Important Visitors and Fine Dining Fairmount Park Trolley Tour
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art August 19, 2012 Imagine dinner with statesman John Adams and others as they were entertained at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Lemon Hill (1800). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
08/19/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
In the Good Old Summertime
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills August 4, 2012 Join Pennypacker for an old fashioned Victorian summertime frolic on the Pennypacker Mills property. Includes children's games, kids crafts and bean bag toss activities, tours of the Pennypacker mansion, and a British Car Show with the Delaware County Classic MG Car Club. Fun for the whole family! |
Pennypacker Mills |
08/04/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
July 4th Picnic in the Park
Presented by The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park July 4, 2012 Celebrate our Nation's birthday at Valley Forge National Historical Park with family fun, games & activities! Meet Thomas Jefferson and sign the Declaration of Indepedence. Learn to march like a soldier and experience musket and cannon demonstrations.
Free event with prizes and raffles, food is available for purchase.
90-minute trolley tours runs at 10 am, Noon, 2 pm and 4 pm, please call for pricing and reservations. |
The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park |
07/04/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
July 4th Picnic in the Park
Presented by The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park July 4, 2012 Celebrate our nation's birthday at Valley Forge National Historical Park with family fun, games & activities! Meet Thomas Jefferson and sign the Declaration of Indepedence. Learn to march like a soldier and experience musket and cannon demonstrations.
Free event with prizes and raffles, food is available for purchase.
90-minute trolley tours run at 10 am, Noon, 2 pm and 4 pm. Please call for pricing and reservations. |
The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park |
07/04/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Museum Tour
Presented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum July 21, 2009 - Ongoing Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
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Wharton Esherick Museum |
07/21/09 -
Ongoing |
Wharton Esherick Museum, Malvern |
Patriots and Loyalists Fairmount Park Trolley Tour
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 15, 2012 Hear the story behind the shifting lines of revolutionary politics at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Woodford (1756). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with llight refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
07/15/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Pennypacker Mills Civil War Reunion
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills June 2-June 3, 2012 This is the weekend where one of Montgomery County's most treasured historic sites transforms into a Civil War era encampment and you are invited to live the moment!
Throughout the two-day experience, see hundreds of Civil War reenactors and living historians portray military units and civilian organizations who had vital roles in the war. Lively artillery demonstrations and daily battles punctuate a fascinating look at this moment in our nation's history. On the Civilian Street... |
Pennypacker Mills |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Prison Break Weekend
Presented 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 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
QVC All-Access Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park January 13-December 28, 2012 Come for a one-of-a-kind look into the world of QVC! You will start your day on the QVC Studio Tour to learn about the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers.
Next you will go beyond behind the scenes at QVC to see areas such as Broadcasting Design; Lighting; the Shop (where many of the QVC sets... |
QVC |
01/13/12 -
12/28/12 |
QVC Studio Park, West Chester |
QVC Studio Tour
Presented by QVC at QVC Studio Park August 3, 2011-December 31, 2012 Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA, has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views... |
QVC |
08/03/11 -
12/31/12 |
QVC Studio Park, West Chester |
Real Philly Tour
Presented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center May 25-September 2, 2012 Free Tours by Foot - Philadelphia is proud to present theirr new All-in-One Philadelphia Tour, a 4-hour tour that takes you beyond historic Independence Mall and introduces you to some of the lesser known sites of this great city. It explores the post-revolutionary history to current day of a thriving metropolis. This tour includes the sites and smells of Chinatown, the funkiness of South Street and the Italian Market, and the wonderful artwork of mural mile. It's a combination history,... |
Free Tours by Foot |
05/25/12 -
09/02/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
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