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  • 250*Exhibit: Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US
    250*Exhibit: Who Can Vote?: A Brief History of Voting Rights in the US
    Apr 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 03, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
    This exhibition examines voting rights, emphasizing the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Exhibit on display April 6- May 3 during normal opening hours. See special 4/12 event.
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  • A Common Thread
    A Common Thread
    Sat, May 02
    Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
    May 02, 2026, 11:00 AM – May 03, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
    Learn about the common threads of linen and wool that were essential to everyday dress, economics, and politics during the Revolution. Lend a hand processing flax and carding wool in honor of National Textile Day! $8/12
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  • Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Sun, May 03
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    Our 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
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  • *THS Spring Program- Down by the Old Mill Stream talk and tour
    *THS Spring Program- Down by the Old Mill Stream talk and tour
    May 03, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Offices at the Mill, 389 Brinton Lake Rd, Thornton, PA 19373, USA
    Join WCU's Dr. Steven Gimber for a talk and tour about the flour production at the Mill and Carriage House. Discover how mills like this provided sustenance for generations. By the turn of the 20th Century, they became treasured relics of a simpler time.
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  • 250- Delaware County Symphony Series: Celebrating America 250 Symphony Concert
    250- Delaware County Symphony Series: Celebrating America 250 Symphony Concert
    May 03, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Neumann University- Meagher Theatre, 1 Neumann Dr, Aston Township, PA 19014, USA
    Leonard Bernstein- Overture to Candide; Concerto TBC (w/ Youth Concerto Competition Winner); Aaron Copland- A Lincoln Portrait; William Dawson- Negro Folk Symphony. $20-25
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  • Filament Presents “Bach and the Art of Flourishing”
    Filament Presents “Bach and the Art of Flourishing”
    May 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
    “Bach and the Art of Flourishing” celebrates the gorgeous, intricate, and intriguing music of J.S. Bach, featuring sonatas for violin and viola da gamba, as well as works for solo harpsichord, spotlighting each of the three instruments that make the Filament trio unique. $15-30
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  • *Intro to Genealogy Workshop
    *Intro to Genealogy Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 05
    Middletown Free Library
    May 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Middletown Free Library, 464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
    Come learn about Genealogy and get started on researching your ancestors! Learn how to set up your family tree and figure out what the Ancestry DNA kits are all about. Or get help with your current research! Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow.
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  • Thornbury Historical Society Annual May Social
    Thornbury Historical Society Annual May Social
    May 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bierhaul- the Attic, 341 Thornton Rd, Thornton, PA 19373, USA
    Appetizer Stations, cash bar, dollar tree, Luckenbach Award Presentation. Pre-registration encouraged, call 484-576-6434. $40.
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  • 250*Medicine in the American Revolution
    250*Medicine in the American Revolution
    Tue, May 05
    Zoom- registration required
    May 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom- registration required
    Disease was a big part of everyday life in the American Colonies, and the conditions of the American Revolutionary War made things even worse. We’ll hear about the doctors and the hospitals caring for the Revolutionary War soldiers with special emphasis about the 1777 campaign in Pennsylvania.
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  • *Delco Semiquin Plan: 250th Community Program Partner Chat Sessions
    *Delco Semiquin Plan: 250th Community Program Partner Chat Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 06
    May 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Zoom- registration required
    These 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.
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  • Delco Gives
    Delco Gives
    Wed, May 06
    Giving is online, events in person
    May 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – May 07, 2026, 8:00 PM
    Giving is online, events in person
    Delco Gives is a county-wide celebration of generosity, unity, and shared purpose. It’s a unique opportunity for Delaware County residents to support the nonprofits that tirelessly serve our community and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Various events- check website.
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  • 250*The American Story
    250*The American Story
    Wed, May 06
    Tinicum Memorial Public Library
    May 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St, Essington, PA 19029, USA
    The Amazing Magi, Michael Reist joins us once again for an interactive show featuring music, comedy, puppets and fantastic storytelling. Michael will stress the importance of books and reading while entertaining everyone with incredible magic that captivates, amazes and tells The American Story.
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  • *DCHS History Under the Stars Series- History grows here: 50 years of Living History at the Farmstead
    *DCHS History Under the Stars Series- History grows here: 50 years of Living History at the Farmstead
    May 06, 2026, 8:01 PM – 9:01 PM
    DCHS, 9 W Front St, Media, PA 19063, USA
    Presented by Sarah Lerch, ED at Colonial Penna. Farmstead DCHS is excited to announce a new series of free lectures that will be held during Dining Under the Stars. Please join us for an evening of local history and fun! Free and open to the public.
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  • Cultural Arts Forum 2025-26 Lecture Series
    Cultural Arts Forum 2025-26 Lecture Series
    Thu, May 07
    Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center
    May 07, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
    Thomas A. Bruder, Jr. Life Center, Two Neumann Dr, Aston Township, PA 19014, USA
    The Cultural Arts Forum hosts a seminar series each year. Admission is $10 per lecture or $45 for membership, which includes all eight lectures. May 7- George & Martha Washington: A Love Story with Alisa Dupry and Curt Radabaugh
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  • Newlin Grist Mill Park Happy Hours
    Newlin Grist Mill Park Happy Hours
    Thu, May 07
    Newlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin
    May 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
    Newlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA
    Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in May, June, September, & October for weekly pop-up happy hours, with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, enjoy the music, play games, and relax by the creek with friends.
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  • 250-Legacy Arts Chester Art Auction
    250-Legacy Arts Chester Art Auction
    May 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
    The auction will directly funds after-school art and mentorship programs. In recognition of America 250, artists will show work that explores the idea of “home."- interpreted broadly and personally: home as a place, a memory, a community, a culture, a landscape, or a sense of belonging. $10
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  • Architectural & Commercial Photography Basics: Getting the Most Out of Your Own Photography
    Architectural & Commercial Photography Basics: Getting the Most Out of Your Own Photography
    May 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
    Through hands-on guidance, attendees will gain an appreciation of when a do-it-yourself approach may be feasible versus when a professional photographer is a more realistic option. Hosted by ICAA member Jim Devine and professional architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro. $55-75
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  • 250-1774 And All That: Paths To Independence
    250-1774 And All That: Paths To Independence
    Thu, May 07
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania/Zoom
    May 07, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Historical Society of Pennsylvania/Zoom, 1300 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    Mary Beth Norton reveals how Philadelphia shaped the long road to revolution in 1774, rethinking the months before Lexington and Concord, paying particular attention to events in Philadelphia, in contrast to the usual emphasis on Boston. See Paths To Independence, 1765-1787 exhibit through Sept. $11
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