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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.

The Cultural Arts Forum hosts a seminar series each year. Admission is $10 per lecture or $45 for membership, which includes all eight lectures. Oct 1- “Peaceable Kingdom” - Lenape Tribes presented by Dr. Kevin Cahill

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. The Madness Of King George (run time 1:05) PG-13

Succession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in 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.

A casual book club to explore Homer's timeless classic, the Odyssey. We're discussing 6 chapters at a time to allow readers to take their time with the book and have fun. We want to reclaim these stories from academia and just read them for entertainment.

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. October 2: Pirates

Join the call to tend to your community “In the Wake of Brandywine!” How did civilians and militia men live before the call to battle, and how did their lives fair after the American defeat at Brandywine? This brand-new event will take you through colonial life in the Brandywine Valley. $7-10

Cliveden and the sites of Historic Germantown collaborate to highlight the diverse stories of the people who lived through the American Revolution and the Battle of Germantown, on October 4, 1777. Includes re-enactors, First-person interpreters, George Washington's tent replica, and more!

Food Court, community groups, amusements, a family zone, DJ, raffles and contests, crafts, and vendors. Jillian Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Anderson museum, will make a special appearance, and actors portraying key historical figures will be in attendance. Fireworks at dusk at Montgomery Park.

Come join us in our historic farmhouse for a book talk with historian Michelle Craig McDonald. After the talk Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead will do a brief colonial coffee brewing demonstration and discuss the history of coffee houses in 18 century America. Registration recommended. $8/12.

The Delco 10 Miler is a celebration of community, connection, and giving back. From Rose Tree Park to Subaru Park, this unique 10-mile race connects 4 municipalities and countless neighborhoods, raising funds for local non-profits and community programs across Delco. $99 to race. Volunteers needed.

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.

For fans of everything spooky, Pennsylvania has a reputation as an unmitigated disappointment— but that is far from the truth. Because of its origins, the Quaker colony has a unique and sometimes extreme relationship with the metaphysical.

Lydia Darragh (1729-1789) was a Irish immigrant and Quaker who passed on information to the Continental Army that she gleaned from British officer meetings that took place in her home in Philadelphia. Play about Lydia Darragh is followed by Q&A. $5.

Motorcyclists are invited to join in the Motorcycle Procession from the Delaware County Veterans Memorial to Aston Township Community Center to welcome the The Wall That Heals® Tour. The procession will wind through Delaware County and end with a short Welcome ceremony. See exhibit event too.

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.

Honor Vietnam Veterans with the traveling 'The Wall that Heals', a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Houses digital displays, photographs of fallen service members, historical timelines, and items left at the wall in D.C. Open 24 hours a day. See procession event too.