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Upcoming Events
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Sun, May 03May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PMDate, time and theme vary- check websiteOur 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
Thu, May 07May 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jun 25, 2026, 8:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USASuccession 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.
Fri, May 22May 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USALearn about the breadth of the American Revolution and individual biographies with this family-friendly traveling exhibit hosted by CCHC in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Battlefield Trust. Regular Museum hrs/prices.
Mon, Jun 01Jun 01, 2026, 6:00 AM – Aug 31, 2026, 8:00 PMParkside Park, Lansdowne Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAHosted 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.
Wed, Jun 03
Jun 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USA“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
Multiple DatesWed, Jun 03
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLaurel Hill East, 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USADelve into Philadelphia’s 18th and 19th century abolition movement on these collaborative tours with Eden Cemetery. From freedom fighters and activists to those with contradictory beliefs, these tours uncover powerful, untold stories of resistance and reconciliation. $10-20
Multiple DatesSat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill Park, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USAJoin us for our 250th celebrations at Newlin Grist Mill through special demonstrations, workshops, make-and-takes, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and the feeding of a revolution. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Talks are $10/person or free for members.
Sat, Jun 06*Feeding a Revolution: Daily Rations Cooking Demonstration by Stacy Booth of Forgotten Recipes /Newlin Grist Mill- Trimble HouseJun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill- Trimble House, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USAFoodways historian Stacy Booth explores how Continental Army soldiers fed themselves during the Revolutionary War. Learn about daily rations, common foods, and simple cooking methods, and how soldiers’ diets changed over time. Free program as part of our 250th celebration.
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMColonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USALearn about the importance of water on the farm and how daily chores like getting water from the well or doing laundry were actually experiments in science and simple machines. $8/12
Sat, Jun 06
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PMState Street- various locations, State St, Media, PA 19063, USASee the first ever Pride Parade in Delco (12-2) and stick around in Media as we continue to celebrate into the evening! We will be partnering with local businesses and orgs across downtown Media to host a variety of LGBTQQIA+ events!
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMTwentieth Century Club, 84 S Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050, USAJoin Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the PHS for an inside look at how the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society sets up the Philadelphia Flower Show. See the transformation of a cement slab into a garden oasis. Learn how exhibitors are selected and judged.
Sat, Jun 06Jun 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMGrange Estate, 143 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA 19083, USAHavertown resident and local historian Jim Segrave-Daly will lead a lively discussion exploring the causes, events, and individuals whose actions led to the American Revolution and the historic changes that followed. $20. Light refreshments.
Sun, Jun 07Plein Air Painting Workshop with Randall Graham at the N.C. Wyeth Studio /NC Wyeth Studio- register for addressJun 07, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PMNC Wyeth Studio- register for addressPainters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Randall Graham for a day of plein air painting on the grounds of the iconic N.C. Wyeth House & Studio, a National Historic Landmark. The workshop will include a lecture and demonstration, a tour, and a chance to paint. Bring materials. $60/75
Sun, Jun 07
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