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- Sat, May 03May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2025, 4:00 PMDate, time and theme vary- check websiteOur specialized, in-depth tours are great for adventurous tourist and inquisitive local alike. Our experienced volunteer guides offer tours every weekend from May–November with each tour focusing on a different part of Greater Philadelphia. Various dates and times. $10-18
- Mon, Jul 21Jul 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2025, 5:00 PMSwarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USADiscover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Open all day
- Mon, Jul 28Jul 28, 2025, 5:30 PMAthenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USALearn the proper methods to organize and preserve all of your important family documents, as well as cherished photographs, slides and movies, with The Athenaeum's archivist Kristina Wilson. The program will be held in the Busch Room. $20
- Mon, Jul 28*Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series) [Rescheduled] /Finley House- Radnor Historical SocietyJul 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMFinley House- Radnor Historical Society, 113 W Beechtree Ln, Wayne, PA 19087, USAPlease join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. 7/28, Bicentennial Philadelphia 1976: Were you there, too? Presented by local historian Jim Segrave-Daly
- Sat, Aug 02
- Sat, Aug 02Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMBrandywine Battlefield Park, 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USAStep into the world of a Patriot encampment and experience what life was like for soldiers at Washington’s encampment at Brandywine Battlefield Park. Meet soldiers, militiamen, and colonial men and women who will bring history to life. $5-8
- Multiple DatesWed, Aug 06Aug 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDTZoom- registration requiredThese virtual office hours can answer your questions related to how individuals and organizations can get involved in the 250th, whether it’s creating a specific program or legacy goal for the anniversary or just general understanding of what’s happening in Delco for this milestone event.
- Mon, Aug 11*Abraham Lincoln Visits Philadelphia: A History Presentation with Michael Jesberger /Ridley Township Public LibraryAug 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMRidley Township Public Library, 100 E Macdade Blvd, Folsom, PA 19033, USAAbraham Lincoln first saw Independence Hall during his 1848 visit to Philadelphia. Join historical lecturer and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a presentation on the President’s time in Philadelphia before, during and after the American Civil War.
- Tue, Aug 12
- Aug 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMKuerner Farm- register for addressGet special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors, and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property. $15/20
- Multiple DatesTue, Aug 19*Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series) /Finley House- Radnor Historical SocietyAug 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMFinley House- Radnor Historical Society, 113 W Beechtree Ln, Wayne, PA 19087, USAPlease join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. 8/19 Philadelphia 2026: In Pursuit Toward a More Perfect Union Presented by local historian Jim Segrave-Daly
- Tue, Aug 19Aug 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMMarple Library, 2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008, USAOn September 26, 1777, the British army marched into Philadelphia beginning an occupation that lasted until the following Spring. The arrival of the British led Patriots to flee and Loyalists to rejoice, although wartime shortages soon led to suffering for those who remained.
- Wed, Aug 20Aug 20, 2025, 11:45 AM – Aug 21, 2025, 5:30 PMVirtual Conference- registration requiredExplore emerging topics and preservation fundamentals at the Short Course, a two-day online event of practical sessions, expert insights, and downloadable tools to strengthen your local preservation work. $65/130
- Sat, Aug 23Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMFort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USALearn the early history of the Fort, and why the British chose to build a fortification on such a muddy piece of land. Merriment and mischief, hands on activities, scavenger hunt, tours and weapons demonstrations PLUS will there be a pirate attack?!? $10-16
- Sat, Aug 23Aug 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USAThe workshop includes a short slideshow about Schulz and his storytelling process, followed by a step-by-step drawing lesson where kids learn to draw Snoopy and create their own comic strip using classic cartoon conventions. $7/10 includes museum entrance.
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