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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

Explore 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

No matter what your favorite architectural style is, you’ll find it on the streets of West Chester. You will learn about some of the borough’s architectural wonders, the culture in the borough that inspired them, and the lives of the people who lived or worked within. $16. 1.25-1.5 miles.

No matter what your favorite architectural style is, you’ll find it on the streets of West Chester. You will learn about some of the borough’s architectural wonders, the culture in the borough that inspired them, and the lives of the people who lived or worked within. $16. 1.25-1.5 miles.

Learn 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

The 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.

On 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.

Please 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. 8/26- Philadelphia Graveyards and Cemeteries, Presented by author Thomas H. Keels

This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, how they changed burial practices, and how the borough's medical and scientific minds worked to overcome the King of All Fears--Death. 90-100 minutes long, 1.5 miles. Rain or shine. $17.25

This fascinating lecture brings ancient Egyptian textiles to life, including images from 3,500 year-old tombs, of royal mummy wrappings (and unwrapping), the world’s oldest dresses, as well as some of the world’s oldest tunics - the “t-shirt of antiquity.”

This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, how they changed burial practices, and how the borough's medical and scientific minds worked to overcome the King of All Fears--Death. 90-100 minutes long, 1.5 miles. Rain or shine. $17.25

This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, how they changed burial practices, and how the borough's medical and scientific minds worked to overcome the King of All Fears--Death. 90-100 minutes long, 1.5 miles. Rain or shine. $17.25

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.

Tuberculosis was a disease that caused almost 15 percent of all deaths in the Commonwealth in 1905. This is the story of the largest antituberculosis campaign in history, whose foundation radically transformed public health in Pennsylvania and throughout America. Pay as you wish.

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.

This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, how they changed burial practices, and how the borough's medical and scientific minds worked to overcome the King of All Fears--Death. 90-100 minutes long, 1.5 miles. Rain or shine. $17.25

Deer Creek Malthouse will be at the park on Thursday evenings from May-June & Sept-Oct for weekly pop-up happy hours. Stop by the Log Cabin to enjoy some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park!

Listen, contribute and reflect on historical events and people. History buffs are welcome to this forum where we will focus on a different topic each session. September 5: 1950s