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Name	Organization	Dates	Location
Patriotic Workshop for Kids Patriotic Workshop for Kids Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 27, 2012 Join Pennypacker Mills for an afternoon of partriotic celebration and to create awesome decorations and cards to share. All materials and instructions are provided as well as refreshments. For ages 5+. Parents are asked to stay with child.	Pennypacker Mills	05/27/12	Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville
Cynthia Norton: Freedom Rings Placed Within Cynthia Norton: Freedom Rings Placed Within Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) March 3-May 27, 2012 Continuing the Morris Gallery program, PAFA presents an exhibition by Cynthia Norton, an artist who lives and works in Louisville, Kentucky. Influenced by the folk aesthetics and history of her surroundings, Norton’s work employs music, video, mixed media, and performance as her country music alter ego Ninnie, in a manner that combines feminist thought with local and vernacular imagery inspired by the cultural traditions of the rural South and specifically of her native Kentucky. While...	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)	03/03/12 - 05/27/12	Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia
Civil War Encampment at the Mercer Museum Civil War Encampment at the Mercer Museum Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum May 26-May 27, 2012 Visit with military engineers and map makers, join the ranks of new recruits answering the President’s call for troops to defend the Union, learn about Civil War era medicine and more. Rain or Shine. Program helps mark the 150th anniversary of the War. Included with museum admission.	Mercer Museum	05/26/12 - 05/27/12	Mercer Museum, Doylestown
17th Century Timeline and Skirmish 17th Century Timeline and Skirmish Presented 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	Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Newtown Square
Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery May 27, 2012 The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of General George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony. The event is...	Laurel Hill Cemetery	05/27/12	Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia
Garden Highlights Garden Highlights Presented by Pennsbury Manor at Pennsbury Manor May 27, 2012 Delight in the sights and smells of the summer garden as the gardeners describe their work.	Pennsbury Manor	05/27/12	Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville
Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion Weekend Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion Weekend Presented by Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. May 26-May 27, 2012 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas presents Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion featuring live musical performances by Johnny Cruz's Latin Jazz Ensemble, Zumba exercise sessions, cultural crafts, spoken word performances, and children's activities.	Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc.	05/26/12 - 05/27/12	Race Street Pier, Philadelphia
Conservation Quest Conservation Quest Presented by Delaware Museum of Natural History at Delaware Museum of Natural History March 10-May 28, 2012 Energy is all around us – from the trees and plants outside, to the video games and appliances we use inside. Conservation Quest®, an interactive conservation exhibit created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children, explores energy in ways that will get you thinking about your own energy consumption, plus, learn what it is, where it comes from, how we use it, and why it’s so important to use it wisely. Sponsored locally by DuPont with additional support from Corporation...	Delaware Museum of Natural History	03/10/12 - 05/28/12	Delaware Museum of Natural History, Wilmington
41st Annual Antiques Show 41st Annual Antiques Show Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum May 26-May 28, 2012 Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund.	Brandywine River Museum	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol. During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S....	National Constitution Center	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family. Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.	Historic Philadelphia, Inc.	05/25/12 - 05/28/12	Franklin Square, Philadelphia
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history. Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then...	Historic Philadelphia, Inc.	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia
Memorial Day Celebration Memorial Day Celebration Presented by Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard at Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard May 28, 2012 Join the sites of Historic Germantown in celebrating Memorial Day! From 11 am-2pm explore Hood Cemetery (4901 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Then from Noon-3 pm visit the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground (6309 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. At 2 pm hear the bell ring at the Concord School to honor those who have fought for our country and in celebration of the election of the new Board of Directors to the Concord School. Refreshments,...	Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard	05/28/12	Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard, Germantown
Gloria Dei Old Swedes Picnic & Sexton SIdeshow Memorial Dei Music Festival Gloria Dei Old Swedes Picnic & Sexton SIdeshow Memorial Dei Music Festival Presented by Sexton Sideshow at Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church May 28, 2012 Hear ye! Hear ye! Philadelphia Folk. Come to the Sexton Sideshow Memorial Day Family Picnic on the grounds of Gloria Dei “Old Swedes” Church. This event will provide Queen Village Folks with live music throughout the day, hamburgers and hotdogs hot off the grill, and beverages provided by our friends at Philadelphia Brewing Co. (Kenzinger). This is a family friendly event so we’ll be providing soda and water as well. You are encouraged to “byo” your...	Sexton Sideshow	05/28/12	Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church, Philadelphia
Memorial Day Tribute Memorial Day Tribute Presented 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	Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia
The 19th Cherokee Festival The 19th Cherokee Festival Presented by Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA at Temple University Ambler (TUA) May 26-May 28, 2012 Cherokee Festival held at Temple University Ambler, PA Featuring Native Dancers, Native Drummers, Native Foods, and Native Traders with handmade crafts for sale.	Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy of PA	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	Temple University Ambler (TUA), Ambler
The Barnes Foundation Opening Weekend The Barnes Foundation Opening Weekend Presented by The Barnes Foundation at The Barnes Foundation May 25-May 28, 2012 In celebration of its relocation, The Barnes Foundation will be open for 56 consecutive hours with free access and activities. Inspiring the weekend’s films, foods, and performances are the mix of cultures represented in the Barnes’s collection and the 1920s, the heady decade when the Foundation began. Some of Philadelphia’s finest cultural and performing arts organizations will be there—Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Relâche, Peter Tang’s Chinese Music...	The Barnes Foundation	05/25/12 - 05/28/12	The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia
Mansion Tours Mansion Tours Presented by Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware at Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware May 2-May 30, 2012 The Glen Foerd mansion is open for tours every Wednesday. Tours are conducted at 11am and 12noon. Other tours are available by appointment. The museum occasionally closes for private events, so please call ahead to ask if Wednesday tours are available.	Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware	05/02/12 - 05/30/12	Glen Foerd Mansion on the Delaware, Philadelphia
Historical Lecture on Lenape Indians Historical Lecture on Lenape Indians Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Historical Society May 30, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration, Barbara Bluejay Michalski of the Lenape Nation will talk about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and the Native Amrican Indian Alliance of Bucks County. She will discuss some of the Indian names and places in Bucks County.	Doylestown Historical Society	05/30/12	Doylestown Historical Society, Doylestown
Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown March 10-May 31, 2012 The Michener Art Museum will take a close look at that path in Have Gags Will Travel: The Life and Times of a New York Cartoonist, on view in the Pfundt Gallery. This exhibit is sponsored by Mary Lou and Andrew Abruzzese, The Pineville Tavern. From The New Yorker to Boys’ Life, from lurid detective magazines to church quarterlies, the “gag” has become such a staple of American life that we rarely notice the skills that go into making them. Sylvia Getsler...	James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown	03/10/12 - 05/31/12	James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown
Celebrate Arts and Aging with American Swedish Historical Museum Celebrate Arts and Aging with American Swedish Historical Museum Presented by American Swedish Historical Museum at American Swedish Historical Museum May 1-May 31, 2012 In honor of Celebrate the Arts and Aging in the month of May, ASHM is offering a 30% discount on Senior (age 65+) General Admission. Please note, this discount is not valid for special events.	American Swedish Historical Museum	05/01/12 - 05/31/12	American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia
Creating Chemistry: Guided Tours of the Museum at CHF Creating Chemistry: Guided Tours of the Museum at CHF Presented 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	Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia
Mega-Bad Movie Night: Sharktopus Mega-Bad Movie Night: Sharktopus Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 31, 2012 Sharktopus: 50% shark, 50% octopus, 100% deadly! Join the Academy after hours to watch this “awesomely awful” movie. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000! Must be 18 or older to attend; 21 or older to drink beer.	Academy of Natural Sciences	05/31/12	Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: A Walk Through the Archives Behind-the-Scenes Tour: A Walk Through the Archives Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences May 1-May 31, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University's Library & Archives is internationally recognized for its paralleled collection of natural history books, art, artifacts, films, and more. For May only, visitors can go on a tour of the Reading Room and behind-the-scenes holdings, see a new exhibit featuring five centuries of female scientists; the rare double-elephant folio of John James Audubon’s masterpiece, The Birds of America; and enjoy an exhibit of “staff...	Academy of Natural Sciences	05/01/12 - 05/31/12	Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
Antique Appraisal Night Antique Appraisal Night Presented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum June 1, 2012 Professional appraisers will review your items (three items max). Find what your treasure is worth! join us for this most interesting evening. Barry S. Slosberg, Inc, Auctioneers / Appraisers of Philadelphia have been in business for four generations and have generously given of their time & talent to support Craven Hall Historical Society, Inc. for this memorable event.	Craven Hall Historical Society	06/01/12	Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum, Warminster
First Friday at Asian Arts Initiative/Closing Reception for Exit Saigon First Friday at Asian Arts Initiative/Closing Reception for Exit Saigon Presented 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	Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia
Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012 Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012 Presented by Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church at Historic St. George's United Methodist Church June 1, 2012 Philaberry is an annual arts and music festival featuring berry desserts and fun! This event is held at Historic St. George's on New Street and 4th and is during First Friday in June. Live music and artists will be overflowing this year to celebrate the beginning of summer!	Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church	06/01/12	Historic St. George's United Methodist Church, Philadelphia
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The...	Philadelphia Museum of Art	06/01/12	Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Guided Tour of Doylestown Cemetery Guided Tour of Doylestown Cemetery Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Cemetery May 29-June 1, 2012 Tours of Doylestown Cemetery and learn about notable residents buried there. Meet at office at 215 E. Court Street.	Doylestown Historical Society	05/29/12 - 06/01/12	Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown
Historical Lecture on William Edgar Geil Historical Lecture on William Edgar Geil Presented by Doylestown Historical Society 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 Historical Society, Doylestown

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