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  • Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Sat, May 03
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    May 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2025, 4:00 PM
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    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
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  • *The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience
    *The Journey Back: A Virtual Reality Experience
    Jul 21, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA
    Discover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Open all day
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  • Archives 101: Preserving Family Papers & Photos
    Archives 101: Preserving Family Papers & Photos
    Jul 28, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Learn the proper methods to organize and preserve all of your important family documents, as well as cherished photographs, slides and movies, with The Athenaeum's archivist Kristina Wilson. The program will be held in the Busch Room. $20
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  • *Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series) [Rescheduled]
    *Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series) [Rescheduled]
    Jul 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Finley House- Radnor Historical Society, 113 W Beechtree Ln, Wayne, PA 19087, USA
    Please join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. 7/28, Bicentennial Philadelphia 1976: Were you there, too? Presented by local historian Jim Segrave-Daly
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  • *Summer Learning Webinar Series
    *Summer Learning Webinar Series
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 31
    Zoom- registration required
    Jul 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Zoom- registration required
    Join Main Street America for a revisit of some popular topics at the 2025 conference through this free webinar series. 7/17- Volunteers, 7/24- Community Storytelling, 7/31- Disaster Preparedness, 8/7- Data systems
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  • *Past Times: History Discussion Group
    *Past Times: History Discussion Group
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 01
    Swarthmore Public Library
    Aug 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USA
    Listen, contribute and reflect on historical events and people. History buffs are welcome to this forum where we will focus on a different topic each session. August 1: Motion Pictures
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  • *Grange Estate Honey Event
    *Grange Estate Honey Event
    Sat, Aug 02
    Historic Grange Estate
    Aug 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Historic Grange Estate, 143 Myrtle Ave, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
    Come visit the historic Grange Estate and learn about bees and participate in honey extraction and bottling. Freshly extracted local honey for sale.
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  • Rally the Troops
    Rally the Troops
    Sat, Aug 02
    Brandywine Battlefield Park
    Aug 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Brandywine Battlefield Park, 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA
    Step into the world of a Patriot encampment and experience what life was like for soldiers at Washington’s encampment at Brandywine Battlefield Park. Meet soldiers, militiamen, and colonial men and women who will bring history to life. $5-8
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  • *Delco Semiquin Plan: 250th Community Program Partner Chat Sessions
    *Delco Semiquin Plan: 250th Community Program Partner Chat Sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 06
    Aug 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Zoom- registration required
    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.
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  • *Summer Learning Webinar Series
    *Summer Learning Webinar Series
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Aug 07
    Zoom- registration required
    Aug 07, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom- registration required
    Join Main Street America for a revisit of some popular topics at the 2025 conference through this free webinar series. 7/17- Volunteers, 7/24- Community Storytelling, 7/31- Disaster Preparedness, 8/7- Data systems
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  • *Abraham Lincoln Visits Philadelphia: A History Presentation with Michael Jesberger
    *Abraham Lincoln Visits Philadelphia: A History Presentation with Michael Jesberger
    Aug 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Ridley Township Public Library, 100 E Macdade Blvd, Folsom, PA 19033, USA
    Abraham Lincoln first saw Independence Hall during his 1848 visit to Philadelphia. Join historical lecturer and tour guide Michael Jesberger for a presentation on the President’s time in Philadelphia before, during and after the American Civil War.
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  • *U.S. History Series: Abraham Lincoln visits Philadelphia
    *U.S. History Series: Abraham Lincoln visits Philadelphia
    Aug 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Marple Library, 2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008, USA
    Abraham Lincoln first saw Independence Hall during his 1848 visit to Philadelphia. Join us for this presentation on the President’s time in Philadelphia before, during and after the American Civil War.
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  • Kuerner Farm Plein Air Evening
    Kuerner Farm Plein Air Evening
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Aug 14
    Kuerner Farm- register for address
    Aug 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kuerner Farm- register for address
    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
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  • *Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series)
    *Radnor's Road to 250: Celebrating an American Milestone (Lecture Series)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 19
    Aug 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Finley House- Radnor Historical Society, 113 W Beechtree Ln, Wayne, PA 19087, USA
    Please join Radnor Memorial Library & Radnor Historical Society for 6 lectures (6/17-8/26) on some celebration history beginning in 1876, including some local art and cultural topics, too. 8/19 Philadelphia 2026: In Pursuit Toward a More Perfect Union Presented by local historian Jim Segrave-Daly
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  • *U.S. History Series: The British Occupation of Philadelphia (1777-1778)
    *U.S. History Series: The British Occupation of Philadelphia (1777-1778)
    Aug 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Marple Library, 2599 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008, USA
    On September 26, 1777, the British army marched into Philadelphia beginning an occupation that lasted until the following Spring. The arrival of the British led Patriots to flee and Loyalists to rejoice, although wartime shortages soon led to suffering for those who remained.
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  • NAPC Virtual Summer Short Course
    NAPC Virtual Summer Short Course
    Wed, Aug 20
    Virtual Conference- registration required
    Aug 20, 2025, 11:45 AM – Aug 21, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Virtual Conference- registration required
    Explore emerging topics and preservation fundamentals at the Short Course, a two-day online event of practical sessions, expert insights, and downloadable tools to strengthen your local preservation work. $65/130
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  • Pirate Day
    Pirate Day
    Sat, Aug 23
    Fort Mifflin
    Aug 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Fort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
    Learn the early history of the Fort, and why the British chose to build a fortification on such a muddy piece of land. Merriment and mischief, hands on activities, scavenger hunt, tours and weapons demonstrations PLUS will there be a pirate attack?!? $10-16
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  • Cartooning Chester County: The Art of the Story
    Cartooning Chester County: The Art of the Story
    Sat, Aug 23
    Chester County History Center
    Aug 23, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Chester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USA
    The workshop includes a short slideshow about Schulz and his storytelling process, followed by a step-by-step drawing lesson where kids learn to draw Snoopy and create their own comic strip using classic cartoon conventions. $7/10 includes museum entrance.
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