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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.

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.

This course will introduce students to traditional hand drafting tools and techniques once utilized by architects. Through hands-on activities, participants will acquire fundamental drawing skills including line types, line weights, lettering, and shading (poché). $60-95

Founded in 1907, Historic Green Lawn Cemetery is the final resting place of hundreds of Veterans, spanning from the Civil War through the 20th century. Students and families are invited for a meaningful morning of service as we help clean and care for Veterans’ graves.

Starts at Upper Chi Fire Dept. The parade will conclude at Rocco Gasper Sr. Park in Linwood, Pennsylvania, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow. Let’s come together in force to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those we lost and those who continue to serve.

Follow in the soldiers' steps as we explore what happened during and after the Battle of Germantown. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half and cover one mile. There will be times to stop and sit during the walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a drink if needed. $10-20

Cooking was an essential part of everyday life on the farm. Experience how farm families prepared food in the 18th century by preparing a meal in the colonial kitchen! Participants will have an opportunity to taste what they’ve created. $55/75. Limit 8 participants.

Set against the backdrop of our historic 18th-century farmstead, Harvest Table will celebrate the bounty of the season with an elegant grazing table from Olive & Meadow, cider with Dressler Estate, colonial music, and historic cooking demonstrations. 21+. Ticket includes 2 drinks. $75/85

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

The Antiques Appraisal Fair will run from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Edgmont Community Day. Please register in advance to reserve your 10-minute time slot. Walk ups will also be accepted, time permitting.

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.

The presentation will highlight the invention of the school photography industry by Thomas Carroll Willson Sr., whose pioneering 1898 camera is now housed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The lecture will conclude with a Q&A session followed by a book signing.

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

Step into the stories behind some of history's most unforgettable moments. This film series explores movies inspired by real people and historical events, from legendary leaders and groundbreaking achievements to pivotal moments that shaped the world. On The Basis Of Sex (run time 2 hrs) Rated PG-13

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month to support Black-owned small businesses from Chester and Delco. Community members are invited to shop small, meet local makers, artisans, authors, and entrepreneurs, and celebrate the talent, creativity, and entrepreneurship helping our community thrive.

Historic millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. Explore the classification and definition of millwork elements through a historical lens. $25-45

This 3-day gathering will bring scholars, community members, educators, artists, and public historians together to explore Black freedom movements from the 19th century to today — connecting the organizing traditions of the past with the civic engagement and public memory work of the present. $25-50