DCHPN

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

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.

The offering is the c. 1856–57 Italianate house of roughly 6,970 square feet on about 3.68 acres, sold "as is" and subject to the Township's confirmation. Conservation Easements on exterior and grounds. Public Preview Oct 1 & 10, Live Auction Oct 22.

Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in 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.

Need assistance in building your family tree? Stuck on where to look for more information? Sign up for our Genealogy Book-a-Librarian to start researching your ancestors or try to break through brick walls. Limit 1 person per session. Mondays 5:15-6:15 or 6:30-7:30. Registration required.

Honor Vietnam Veterans with the traveling 'The Wall that Heals', a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Houses digital displays, photographs of fallen service members, historical timelines, and items left at the wall in D.C. Open 24 hours a day. See procession event too.

A maniacal, surreal satire starring famous Bens from throughout American history, from Franklin to Affleck. Using drag, choreography, pastiche, and an absurd original script, some of Philly’s favorite performers craft a spectacle that tears apart the underlying assumptions about American Progress.

From the horrors of the Chester County Prison, to the cold-blooded killers tried at the courthouse, to explosions and other disasters that have wrought havoc in the borough, West Chester's streets and alleys have witnessed 200 years of spine-chilling history. Various times/dates. 1.5 hrs. $20

One millionaire. One murder. Clues hidden throughout the historic mansion. Can your team of detectives find the killer? Hidden clues throughout the historic house, Delicious bites & beverages, Costumes encouraged. 21+ $50

Philly’s most authentic Halloween event! No decorations. No hype. Just, you, a few candles, and REAL Ghosts! Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on our popular candlelight walking tours through the site. Depart every 20 min. Advance tix recommended. $20-22

Are you curious about what The Athenaeum has in its collections? Learn how to find things in the Athenaeum Archives. Aug 17- Phila GeoHistory Network, Sept 21- Penn Libraries (members only), Oct 12- Philadelphia Architects & Builders Database. Bring your own laptop to follow along.

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.

Join us for a 19-minute documentary, Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote, followed by a Q&A with Amanda Owen, the filmmaker and executive director of the Justice Bell Foundation. Signed copies of Owen’s new book will be available.

This is a statewide initiative to honor William Penn's birthday by planting Pennsylvania's state tree, the white pine, in each of the Commonwealth's 67 counties. A commemorative plaque will mark the site for generations to come.

In Forgotten America: Rediscovering Events that Changed the Nation, turn your attention to the unfamiliar in United States history with historian and author Dr. Rachel Michelle Gunter. Wednesdays 2-3 pm, Sept 23- Dec 9. Registration required.

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

In these lectures, local architects, professors, and historians explore individual neighborhoods that make up Greater Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. Single lectures- $15/25. Spaces are limited and fill up fast.

Presented by Robyn Young 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.