Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
American Slavery: Bringing Wider Perspectives to Museum Interpretation
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Independence National Historical Park, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and Friends of Independence National Historical Park are pleased to bring you a symposium that considers the experiences of museums that have incorporated stories of American slavery into their main themes and public programs and audience response to a more complete and honest retelling of our history.
The symposium includes lunch with the keynote speaker, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Director of the... |
Independence National Historical Park |
02/25/12 |
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Black History Month - James Forten Display Case
Presented by Independence Seaport Museum at Independence Seaport Museum February 1-February 29, 2012 To celebrate Black History month, Independence Seaport Museum in partnership with the African American Museum in Philadelphia has a James Forten display at both Museums. James Forten was an African-American businessman and abolitionist who owned and operated his own sailmaking company in Philadelphia after the Revolutionary War. |
Independence Seaport Museum |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Wacky Walks at Morris Arboretum
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania January 7-March 3, 2012 Morris Arboretum introduces Wacky Walks, a version of Wellness Walks developed specifically for all ages. Based on First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids, these outdoor walks are designed for people of all ages, including children, to engage in physical activity and interact with nature in a playful way. Offered the first Saturday of every month, November through March, the planned walks include an Animal... |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
01/07/12 -
03/03/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
The Art of the Steal
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 18, 2012 “As a forward-thinking art collector in the 1920s, Dr. Albert Barnes snapped up an extraordinary wealth of post-impressionist and modernist paintings from the likes of Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, and Cezanne; though dismissed by tastemakers at the time, his collection is now valued in the tens of billions. In his will, Barnes was specific about what the trustees were to do with his assets: He wanted them to remain housed in his small, meticulously conceived institution in the... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/18/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Peanut Butter Jams Welcomes The Diggity Dudes
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen March 24, 2012 When we say Diggity, you say Dude…The first thing you'll notice at a Diggity Dudes show is the smiles. Everyone is smiling – the audience, the Dudes, even their pet rock Carl has relinquished his stone faced frown. It's infectious, and it's only just the beginning…
One part memorable melodies and two-parts humor (or is it the other way around??), the Dudes sing about kid-centric topics in an adult-friendly way. Together barely more than a year, they have played... |
World Cafe Live at the Queen |
03/24/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
The Academy at 200: The Nature of Discovery
Presented 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 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Lincoln 200 Festival Sampler Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Twelve tour stops tell the stories of sites near the Independence Mall location of the July 2009 festival, as well as the stories of libraries, museums and historic sites who helped to interpret Lincoln's life and Civil War Philadelphia. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898 and enter the number for the stop. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes. |
Civil War History Consortium |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |
