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Opening Day for the 2026 season is Sunday, April 5th (Easter Day) from 1pm – 4pm with historian George Ambrose, President as your host. The Lower Swedish Cabin is a historic Swedish-style log cabin located along Darby Creek in Drexel Hill. The cabin may be one of the oldest log cabins in the US.

This exhibition examines voting rights, emphasizing the role of the US Constitution and the interplay between the states and federal government in determining who is allowed to vote. Exhibit on display April 6- May 3 during normal opening hours. See special 4/12 event.

Attendees will be magically transported back in time to early December 1776. They will encounter a small group of General George Washington's spies, being chased by the British redcoats. The spies have an important letter which must be delivered to General Green. All ages. Reg. req'd.

Diane McNitt will share the legacy of Phila.’s premiere ornamental master. We will learn about his extraordinary career through an intimate discussion and exclusive display of family photos, hand-carved furniture and accessories, tools and artifacts previously displayed at the Atwater Kent Museum.

A renowned physican, founding father, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush was one of Philadelphia's leading citizens in the late 18th and early 19th century. Writer Stephen Fried will speak about Rush's life and times and activism. Copies of the book will be available.

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.

Rich Pagano, Senior Historian for the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum, and Curator Jim Vankoski will be presenting a talk on Delco's Wide World of Women's Sports. The talk will include information on Delco's Women Olympians from 1932 through the current Winter Olympics in 2026.

This program explores the human dimension of revolution through the lives of those who remained loyal to the British Crown in one of America’s most important cities. This talk reveals the varied and deeply personal consequences of loyalty, loss, and survival in the aftermath of the Revolution.

Is your organization on DelcoVolunteers or thinking about joining? Join our free one-hour virtual Lunch + Learn to see how to get the most out of DelcoVolunteers, and how it can help you to recruit, manage, and retain volunteers.

Radnor Memorial Library, Radnor Historical Society, and Main Point Books welcome historian Thomas Richards and his new book, a clarion call for taking back the meaning of the American Revolution, published for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Books available to purchase.

The Cultural Arts Forum hosts a seminar series each year. Admission is $10 per lecture or $45 for membership, which includes all eight lectures. Apr 9- Irreplaceable Human Intelligence: Understanding the Rise of AI with Dr. Najiba Benabess

A panel discussion between author Courtney McKinney-Whitaker, Don Mullan, and David Latimer, moderated by Stephen McKinney-Whitaker. The panel will discuss McKinney-Whitaker's new book, Charles Thomson: Irish Emigrant, American Founder and the historic connection between Ireland and the US. $35

Join us on the road to the Semiquincentennial! Discover George and Martha Washington as real people living in a very different time. Hear from them how they met, their marriage, their families, their responsibilities and, of course, their love. $55 includes dinner buffet.

Through a powerful one-woman performance, Dr. Century embodies Tubman’s courage, resilience, and unyielding fight for freedom. Blending rigorous historical research with creative imagination and a scientific eye for detail, she delivers an engaging and deeply moving portrayal.

John Morton (1725-1777) was a farmer, surveyor, and government officer from Ridley Twp, ChesCo (now DelCo). In 1776, Morton was one of 56 men who audaciously signed his name to a radical declaration proclaiming the thirteen American colonies free and independent from the British Empire.

Get special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors, and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property. $15/20

We’ll meet the experts behind the Freedmen’s Bureau Papers project, which invites the public to help transcribe historical records from the Reconstruction era. Join us to ask questions, explore this important archive, and learn how your contributions support Smithsonian research. All ages welcome!

Echoes of the Titanic, a first-of-its-kind collaborative program presented by Lynnewood Hall and Laurel Hill Cemetery, unites two historic institutions each with unique links to the Titanic, its voyage, and each other. Reception 4/10, 5-8pm; tour 4/18, 10-1. $95/100