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

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.

Celebrate individuals and groups in the greater Philadelphia region and their work to promote preservation and community activism. $165/195 includes food and awards presentation.

Archival Description is more than using adjectives and one's own perceptions about an object to determine its context. This program will provide an overview of the different elements as laid out by the Society of American Archivists’ Describing Archives a Content Standard, better known as DACS.

Deer Creek Malthouse will be at the park on Thursday evenings from May-June & Sept-Oct for weekly pop-up happy hours. Stop by the Log Cabin to enjoy some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park!

FREE Admission, 2 music stages, More than 20 performers. NEW Crafter Village featuring more than 50 handmade crafters and artisans. Beer Garden, Food, Vendors, Kid's Fun Zone

Come check out one of the oldest continuously operating camp meetings in PA with buildings from the late 19th-early 20th century! Tours at 1:30 and 2:30. Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at 3 pm

Dr. Laura Zimmer-Tamakoshi, who will discuss her personal and professional journey from West Chester to international acclaim as a cultural anthropologist. She will share personal stories, academic insights, and a preview of the archival materials she is donating. Free with museum admission- $5-10

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. 11:30 am and 2 pm presentations. $8/12

Have you taken a DNA test for ancestry? Join us to discover how your DNA can help you find branches of your family tree, knock down brick walls, and uncover ancestors you never knew you had! This program will take place over two sessions. Limited seating

AWOT is a workshop that focuses on practical ways to preserve and make available the historical records in your care. You will receive practical advice and learn basic principles. Day 1- 9a-4p; Day 2- 9a-12p. $40. Reg. closes 6/4

4th Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference, now in hybrid format! Zoom sessions Mon-Fri, with an in-person Keynote presentation by Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz at the Lazaretto Ballroom and exhibitors and museums open at the historic Lazaretto. Tinicum flea market same day.

To better understand ancient Egypt’s pyramids, these structures must be seen in their own cultural context, not in a context of our own making. This two-part mini-course reviews data regarding the evolution of ancient Egyptian royal burial practices, spanning several centuries. Part 1- 6/2

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.

You be the judge. Based on the evidence, did the jury in this real historical trial get it right? Historians from the staff of CCHC will present the evidence and give you, the audience, a chance to reach a verdict. At the end, we'll tell you how the case actually turned out. $20

On June 2, 1700, Philadelphia’s Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’) Church had its “grand opening.” Celebrate its 325th anniversary with a guided tour led by historian and archivist Jeanette Woehr, who will describe the history of this church, and talk about many important historical figures buried there. $15

Have fun testing your knowledge of Jane Austen's life and works. Bring your wittiest friends if you want to win one of our great Austen-themed prizes. Attendees at each table will form a team and work together to try to answer questions.

This dynamic panel discussion brings together three distinguished leaders whose work has shaped and transformed the cultural landscape: Dr. Felicia Bell, Imani Roach, and Patricia Wilson Aden. Registration required.