Events
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Organization |
Dates |
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Lenape Village Public Tours
Presented by Churchville Nature Center at Churchville Nature Center May 6-May 27, 2012 Join us for public tours of our Lenape Village. Take a tour of the Lenape Village with one of our educators and experience a 1500’s era working village. Each week there will be a different craft or skill featured. Reservations are requested in advance. Pre-registration is required for groups of 15 or more.
May 6 - Fire Making
May 13 - Bowl Making
May 27 - Wild Edibles |
Churchville Nature Center |
05/06/12 -
05/27/12 |
Churchville Nature Center, Churchville |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Guided Wildflower Walk
Presented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve March 1-May 31, 2012 See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of the trails. Preserve staff or talented Volunteer Naturalists will lead the tours. |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve |
03/01/12 -
05/31/12 |
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope |
Celebrate Arts and Aging - Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens May 1-May 31, 2012 Weekend Guided Walking Tours- Just $7 for seniors for the month of May
Take a guided walk in alleyways along South Street and Bainbridge to view Isaiah Zagar's glittering creations! Led by a trained Philadelphia's Magic Gardens interpreter, you'll learn detailed information about Zagar's technique along with the personal and community stories depicted in his large, shimmering murals. Walking tour price includes admission to PMG and Tours are held every Saturday at Noon and 4 pm... |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens |
05/01/12 -
05/31/12 |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia |
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.
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Chemical Heritage Foundation |
05/22/12 -
05/31/12 |
Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia |
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Guided Tour of Doylestown Cemetery
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 -
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown |
Third World
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While the band was long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap).
Third World was originally formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven "Cat" Coore. Both had... |
World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Third World
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While the band was long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap).
Third World was originally formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven "Cat" Coore. Both had... |
World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Sunshine Superman
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, with several European and North American tours under her belt, Valentina Raffaelli leads Sunshine Superman. On guitar is Lewin Barringer, the seasoned pro, who has played with the likes of Randy Travis, Blues Traveler, G. Love & Special Sauce, Los Lobos, Nickel Creek, Yonder Mountain String band. On upright bass is Philadelphia's own Gordon Emma, who was chosen to be the personal student of Jazz pioneer Tony Miceli. Destined to be one of the great... |
World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Day
Presented by Friends of the Wanamaker Organ at The Wanamaker Building June 2, 2012 10:00am-11:15am: A special interactive presentation on the history of the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, held in ornate Greek Hall on the 3rd Floor! FREE!
Also during this time, tours of the console and select organ chambers will be given on the 2nd and 4th Floors! FREE!
11:30am-1:00pm: Grand Court opening concert and LIVE WRTI Broadcast with Jill Pasternak and organists Peter Richard Conte, Peter Krasinski, and Robert Plimpton! FREE!
5:00pm-6:00pm: Grand Court afternoon... |
Friends of the Wanamaker Organ |
06/02/12 |
The Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia |
War of 1812 Bicentennial
Presented by Fort Mifflin on the Delaware at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware June 2, 2012 Experience one of the Philadelphia area's only War of 1812 events! Featuring living history, battle reenactments (viewed from atop the Fort's walls!), weapons demonstrations, guided tours and more! |
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware |
06/02/12 |
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, Philadelphia |
Doylestown Bicentennial Lunch with Oscar and Anna
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast June 2, 2012 Oscar Hammerstein's II front lawn will be the bucolic setting for a "bring your own lunch" sing-along social. Feel free to join Jessie Barth, author of a forthcoming book about Hammerstein and Highland Farm, in dressing as one of your favorite Rodgers and Hammerstein characters (or not). She will lead the audience in singing songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Owner and Innkeeper of Highland Farm Bed & Breakfast, Christine... |
Doylestown Historical Society |
06/02/12 |
Highland Farm Bed and Breakfast, Doylestown |
Doylestown's County Seat Bicentennial Celebration
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown, Bucks County May 28-June 2, 2012 2012 will be celebrated as a milestone year for Doylestown as we will mark the 200th anniversary of Doylestown becoming the county seat of Bucks County. To commemorate, we are planning a weeklong event to take place beginning from Memorial Day, May 28th to Saturday, June 2nd. Planned activities included: a Moustache Contest; Art Exhibition; Antique Car Show; Walking Tours; Historical Lectures; Mock Trial; School Plaque Dedication; Fashion Show; Veterans Appreciation Day; Time Capsule... |
Doylestown Historical Society |
05/28/12 -
06/02/12 |
Doylestown, Bucks County, Doylestown |
MM2 Modern Dance - Improvisation with the Artists and Their Work
Presented by MM2 Modern Dance at Grounds for Sculpture June 2, 2012 MM2 Modern Dance will be performing at Grounds For Sculpture as part of their Anniversary Arts Party. The annual celebration of the founding of Grounds For Sculpture, offers a host of activities and events for all ages. As part of the Meet the Artists Tours, MM2 Modern Dance will create improvisational dance at select sculptures based on the individual artist’s interpretations, along with visitor’s input and interaction.
Dance with Sculpture is a program that... |
MM2 Modern Dance |
06/02/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton |
Anna Spackman with Donnie Spackman, Jenny Founds and Mike Haldeman, and Hillary Wallace
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 Anna Spackman grew up in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, with a piano and a head full of musical whimsy. A couple of years after a guitar entered her life, these ideas began spilling out of her mouth and ears like stars, and she has been working ever since to try to turn them into songs. People have said they are reminiscent of Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell and Feist; Anna simply hopes that they say something helpful occasionally, and linger in your ear for a little while. Anna now lives, sings... |
Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/02/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
Kimberton Dance Academy Grand Opening
Presented by Kimberton Dance Academy LLC June 2, 2012 Come celebrate as KDA opens their doors for the first time! Jump into the free Zumba class at Noon and catch a rehearsal and performances by the resident Opus 1 Contemporary Dance Company in the afternoon. Other activities include tours of the facility, face painting for the kids, and sweet treats to munch on. Information will be available on summer camps and class offerings as well. |
Kimberton Dance Academy LLC |
06/02/12 |
Franklin Commons, Phoenixville |
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 |
Kidsbridge Walk 2 Stop Bullying
Presented by Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum June 3, 2012 Let's work together—and walk together—to raise awareness of bullying and cyberbullying problems! A great opportunity to bring kids, families, educators, youth and service groups and members of the community together to raise both awareness and resources to stop bullying and cyberbullying!
Featuring a 2-mile walk around campus, kids' entertainment, and tours of the Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum. |
Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum |
06/03/12 |
KidsBridge, Trenton |
Moonlight Tour and Dinner at Rat’s Restaurant
Presented by Grounds for Sculpture - Rat's Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture - Rat's Restaurant June 5, 2012 Let the magnificence of Grounds For Sculpture wow you by moonlight in an experience like no other. Timed closely with the full moon, participants begin with a 3-course dinner from Rat’s Restaurant. The docent-led tours begin promptly at 9 pm and showcase sculptures lit to spotlight their brilliance. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
Reservations are required and space is limited. |
Grounds for Sculpture - Rat's Restaurant |
06/05/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture - Rat's Restaurant, Hamilton |
Open Door: American Philosophical Society Museum
Presented by The Print Center at American Philosophical Society Museum June 6, 2012 Open Door is a new initiative by The Print Center to offer behind-the-scenes tours at Philadelphia's most intriguing cultural sites.
Join The Print Center for a visit to the American Philosophical Society (APS) Museum, which offers exhibitions and artistic projects that make creative connections between history, art and science. Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition TEMPUS FUGIT: Time Flies, featuring objects from the historic APS collections alongside artworks by... |
The Print Center |
06/06/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Philly Brewing: A Conversation with George Hummel and Rich Wagner
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library June 6, 2012 The craft brewing revolution started at home. In Philadelphia, it started at Home Sweet Homebrew, a small homebrew shop that has been fostering Philadelphia’s beer renaissance since 1986. Co-owner George Hummel has seen many homebrewers become pro brewers in the ensuing years. Before they were creating some of the highest quality beer you can buy off the shelf, people like Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head Brewing; Tom Kehoe of Yards Brewing; and Chris LaPierre of Iron Hill could be... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
06/06/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
The Holy Mess
Presented by Gunners Run June 7, 2012 Fresh off tours with the Bouncing Souls and The Menzingers, Philadelphia's The Holy Mess will appear at Gunners Run as their acoustic alter-egos The Ramblin' Roadshow.
The show is 21+. |
Gunners Run |
06/07/12 |
Gunners Run, Philadelphia |
Fete Day Open House
Presented by Elfreth's Alley Association at Elfreth's Alley June 9, 2012 Fete Day has been a June tradition on Elfreth's Alley for over 75 years. Elfreth's neighbors generously open their homes for tours amidst a host of attractions. This event, often featuring music, barbecue, games, book signings, colonial crafts, and demonstrations, is a rare treat and not to be missed! |
Elfreth's Alley Association |
06/09/12 |
Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia |
\Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th Century Textile
Presented by Pottsgrove Manor Historic site at Pottsgrove Manor Historic site June 9, 2012 What people often throw out today would have been repaired, refreshed, or reused by their colonial counterparts. Visitors to historic Pottsgrove Manor can see how this was done.
The interactive program “Cleaning & Mending, Repairing, Extending: The Non-Disposable 18th- Century Textile” will feature a variety of living history activities and demonstrations throughout the day. These will include colonial laundry, dyeing, sewing, mending, ironing, and more. |
Pottsgrove Manor Historic site |
06/09/12 |
Pottsgrove Manor Historic site, Pottstown |
Craven Hall and John Fitch Steamboat Museum Open House Tour
Presented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum June 10, 2012 You're invited to come tour Historic Craven Hall and the John Fitch Steamboat Museum. House tours will feature an inspection and discussion of a colonial herb garden and colonial vegetable garden. Tour usually take place the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Tours can also be arranged on Tuesday mornings between 10am - 12noon and at other time by appointment. To make a tour appointment, please call at last one week prior to your requested date. |
Craven Hall Historical Society |
06/10/12 |
Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum, Warminster |
UCP Motor Cars at the Ballpark
Presented by United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia and Vicinity at Citizens Bank Park June 13, 2012 Support those who strengthen our community and see Citizens Bank Park in a whole new way with UCP Motor Cars at the Ballpark. United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity will host its annual gala at Citizens Bank Park.
The evening will showcase a collection of privately owned, vintage luxury automobiles and motorcycles curated by internationally recognized photographer Michael Furman around the stadium’s concourse.
Karen and Stewart Cohen will serve... |
United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia and Vicinity |
06/13/12 |
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia |
Folk Art Tours at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens April 27-June 16, 2012 Get a new perspective of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with special Folk Art Tours, which highlight the hundreds of sculptures, tiles, and folk objects embedded in the mosaic walls of PMG! These limited Folk Art Tours are part of the De Pueblo a Pueblo Festival from April 27th to June 16th. Visitors will learn about the folk artists from around the world that are represented in the Gardens in addition to Zagar's mosaic techniques and influences, the narratives behind his iconography and... |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens |
04/27/12 -
06/16/12 |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia |
Juneteenth National Freedom Day Festival
Presented by DHEx Enterprises, LLC June 16, 2012 Enjoy music, fun and activities for the entire family, including:
- 2-mile freedom walk from the first protest against slavery marker
- Meet Harriet Tubman & other re-enactors
- Entertainment with street performances
- Dance & music performances|
- Children’s activities & visit to Addy’s World
- Historic & cultural market place
- Slave Holocaust exhibit & exhibits on freedom
... |
DHEx Enterprises, LLC |
06/16/12 |
6300 Block Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia |
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