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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

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.

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.

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

Join the Delaware County Veterans Memorial for Red, White & Boo!, a one-of-a-kind family friendly Trick-or-Treat experience that combines Halloween fun with an opportunity to learn about the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.

American Originals brings American history to life through the power of music. Journey through stories, sounds, and traditions behind blues, jazz, and bluegrass - three uniquely American genres born from diverse communities and shaped by experiences of generations.

There is nothing more mysterious and heart-rending than the words “lost at sea.” Join The Publick Pleasure as we honor those lost at sea with seafaring songs, instrumental music, shanties and ballads. $15-30 includes drink ticket

Certified Wine Educator Mark Cochard and Chef Peter Howell will match a multi course tasting of wine and food from the five regions of Southern Italy. Fromager Carl Finkbeiner will curate the cheese course. $65/75

Pop-Up Beer Garden in Historic Barns. Beer • Wine • Food • Live Music. $35

Carpenters’ Hall joins forces with Philadelphia’s Theatre Exile to participate in this national initiative exploring themes of history, democracy and citizenship through the perspectives of some of the country’s leading female playwrights.

History Lovers! This book club is for you! For our first meeting, we will be reading Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar . For our second meeting, we will be reading books about the American Revolutionary period. Reg. req'd.

Erica Dunbar will discuss her book, which tells the story of Ona Judge, who left everything she knew to escape to New England and then became the subject of an intense manhunt, led by George Washington, in an attempt to recapture his property. Books available in Delco libraries.

History Lovers! This book club is for you! For our first meeting, we will be reading Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar . For our second meeting, we will be reading books about the American Revolutionary period. Reg. req'd.

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.

The Neighbors Club and the Lansdowne Public Library are partnering to bring you book talks by local authors! Mike Madaio is a food and wine writer based in southeastern Pennsylvania. He authored the books A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches and Lost Mount Penn.

The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America by Kostya Kennedy, is a fascinating dive into Paul Revere and his heroic ride. Ridley Park Reads is designed to spark conversations between friends, neighbors, and friends-to-be through shared reading.

An early Black Patriot, and a staunch supporter of American independence, James Forten was perhaps one of the most prominent Black leaders of the post colonial era. Born a free Black person in Philadelphia in 1766, James Forten grew up to run a successful sailmaking business.