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

Appetizer Stations, cash bar, dollar tree, Luckenbach Award Presentation. Pre-registration encouraged, call 484-576-6434. $40.

Disease was a big part of everyday life in the American Colonies, and the conditions of the American Revolutionary War made things even worse. We’ll hear about the doctors and the hospitals caring for the Revolutionary War soldiers with special emphasis about the 1777 campaign in Pennsylvania.

These virtual office hours can answer your questions related to how individuals and organizations can get involved in the 250th, whether it’s creating a specific program or legacy goal for the anniversary or just general understanding of what’s happening in Delco for this milestone event.

Delco Gives is a county-wide celebration of generosity, unity, and shared purpose. It’s a unique opportunity for Delaware County residents to support the nonprofits that tirelessly serve our community and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. Various events- check website.

The Amazing Magi, Michael Reist joins us once again for an interactive show featuring music, comedy, puppets and fantastic storytelling. Michael will stress the importance of books and reading while entertaining everyone with incredible magic that captivates, amazes and tells The American Story.

Presented by Sarah Lerch, ED at Colonial Penna. Farmstead 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.

The Cultural Arts Forum hosts a seminar series each year. Admission is $10 per lecture or $45 for membership, which includes all eight lectures. May 7- George & Martha Washington: A Love Story with Alisa Dupry and Curt Radabaugh

Succession 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.

The auction will directly funds after-school art and mentorship programs. In recognition of America 250, artists will show work that explores the idea of “home."- interpreted broadly and personally: home as a place, a memory, a community, a culture, a landscape, or a sense of belonging. $10

Through hands-on guidance, attendees will gain an appreciation of when a do-it-yourself approach may be feasible versus when a professional photographer is a more realistic option. Hosted by ICAA member Jim Devine and professional architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro. $55-75

Mary Beth Norton reveals how Philadelphia shaped the long road to revolution in 1774, rethinking the months before Lexington and Concord, paying particular attention to events in Philadelphia, in contrast to the usual emphasis on Boston. See Paths To Independence, 1765-1787 exhibit through Sept. $11

Learn about the creation of the Declaration of Independence and Ridley resident John Morton's history and contribution as a founding father. Presented by Dr. Joseph Myers, prof. of history. $10

The exhibits will feature new accessions and collections, featuring rarely before seen items of Delco history. Join us for a wonderful evening and help DCHS close big on our Delco Gives campaign from May 6-7th. Donations welcome.

What did it take to build a country house in the 18th century American colonies? Learn about the design and construction of the Chew House and other buildings on the estate from the accounts that document the work of the early Germantown builders of Cliveden. $10-20

Help clean, restore and promote Mount Lawn’s legacy. This teen and young adult oriented program is a way to help maintain Mount Lawn’s landscape while learning important facts about history AND you get paid (age 15-18+).

Join costumed guides in this outdoor tour of downtown West Chester. On this stroll through the borough, we will stop at various landmarks to tell the individual stories of some of the remarkable women that shaped West Chester from colonial times to the present. $16

Join costumed guides in this outdoor tour of downtown West Chester. On this stroll through the borough, we will stop at various landmarks to tell the individual stories of some of the remarkable women that shaped West Chester from colonial times to the present. $16