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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

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.

Learn about the breadth of the American Revolution and individual biographies with this family-friendly traveling exhibit hosted by CCHC in partnership with the Daughters of the American Revolution and The Battlefield Trust. Regular Museum hrs/prices.

Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy, this year’s scavenger hunt celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Centennial Exposition. Self-guided, using the GooseChase App anytime between May 1-Aug 31, dawn-dusk. Prizes for finishing missions.

Join one of OLLI’s most popular instructors, David Hudiak, for a lively two-week lecture series on two fascinating figures of the American Revolution: the Marquis de Lafayette and General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. $20 for both weeks- June 2 & 9

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.

This lecture shares stories of lesser-known men and women whose courage, sacrifice, and service shaped American history. The focus will be on people whose actions may not always appear in traditional history books but still have made a lasting impact. $10

This book focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. Books available for purchase. Pay what you wish- $20 suggested donation.

Although obscured by their more famous peers, both men played critical roles for decades, during the Revolutionary era, through the early 19th century. With ties locally, both Americans should be celebrated & recognized for their important contributions to America.

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.

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more! Register now to hear about the fascinating (and often surprising) world of American state fair crafts!

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.

“Revolutionary West Chester” takes tour participants back to the 18th century, when West Chester was still the colonial crossroads village of Turks Head. This tour explores life in Chester County on the edge of battle, in an age of revolution, and the lives of heroes and everyday people. $16

Presented by Robyn Young 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.

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. June 5- D Day

Join us for our 250th celebrations at Newlin Grist Mill through special demonstrations, workshops, make-and-takes, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and the feeding of a revolution. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Talks are $10/person or free for members.

Foodways historian Stacy Booth explores how Continental Army soldiers fed themselves during the Revolutionary War. Learn about daily rations, common foods, and simple cooking methods, and how soldiers’ diets changed over time. Free program as part of our 250th celebration.

Learn about the importance of water on the farm and how daily chores like getting water from the well or doing laundry were actually experiments in science and simple machines. $8/12