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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

Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy, this year’s scavenger hunt celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Centennial Exposition. Self-guided, using the GooseChase App anytime between May 1-Aug 31, dawn-dusk. Prizes for finishing missions.

Come out this summer for 9 weeks of concerts free at the amphitheater created for the Bicentennial! Shows 5 days a week!

This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes. $17.25. Various dates/times. Check website.

In 1876, Philadelphia made history, hosting the first World’s Fair in North America, attracting millions of visitors from across the country and around the world, In 2026 we’ve recreated that experience at 8th and Market in the historic LITS building, just two blocks west of Independence Mall.

Learn about the breadth of the American Revolution and individual biographies with this family-friendly traveling exhibit hosted by Haverford Twp Free Library in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Battlefield Trust. Regular library hours.

$5 admission. Kids 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Original and reproduction from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War. Vendor spots still available.

Cool off with a sweet treat at the Farmstead! Far from the everyday delight of today, ice cream in the 18th century was considered a luxury due to the expensive ingredients and labor-intensive storage of ice. Lend a hand to churn and learn the popular flavors of the past. $8/12

From Burr’s distinguished service during the Revolutionary War & his election to the vice-presidency in 1800 to Lee’s Resolution of 6/7/1776 that put the country on the path to independence, both men made vital contributions that helped create the new nation.

Brie our guest and discover the world through cheese. Each season we'll gather together and explore one unique cheese from around the globe. The event will feature a presentation on the cheese's regional history and culture, followed by a tasting experience. Reg req'd. Spaces limited.

How did the American rebels manage to defeat the greatest empire in the World? Andrew Miller will talk about the problems that Britain faced in the American Revolution, including geography, poor political leadership, and flawed strategies

This talk looks at the early Colonial Revival and then the widespread enthusiasm for Colonial and Federal architecture, antiques and style that blossomed in the 1920s and 1930s. It was especially influenced by the new American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum, Colonial Williamsburg, and films.

Celebrate America 250 by digging into life in the Colonies! Kids Grades K-5 are invited to join us as we explore life in colonial times. We'll be painting a miniature chest similar to the ones used by the Colonists. Registration required to ensure adequate supplies.

In 1776, John Adams was in Philadelphia drafting America’s Laws. Abigail Adams wrote to him asking her husband to ‘Remember the Ladies’. 7/22- Fight Like Hell: The Testimony of Mother Jones. Mother Jones, was a fiery orator and fearless organizer for workers rights.

Sarah Barringer Gordon will present on Bishop William White. She’ll illuminate Bishop White’s role not only as the founder of the Protestant Episcopal Church in 1789, but also his life as a patriot during the American Revolution.

Join Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first HBCU, founded in 1837, for a special historic campus tour as part of the celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Self-guided (12-6) and curated tours (1 & 3) with historic presentation at 4:30 pm. Reception follows. Reg. req'd.

This presentation discusses the Patriotism and propaganda behind the recruiting posters used during the American Revolutionary War, American Civil War, WWI, and & WWII. Presented by Michael Jesberger, Mr. US History.

“Revolutionary West Chester” takes tour participants back to the 18th century, when West Chester was still the colonial crossroads village of Turks Head. This tour explores life in Chester County on the edge of battle, in an age of revolution, and the lives of heroes and everyday people. $16