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This free event opens Brandywine Battlefield Park’s spring season and marks the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s founding. Guests can meet historical interpreters, explore the museum, watch a short film about the Battle of Brandywine, and join guided tours of the historic houses.

Come meet and hear the story of Rosie the Riveter, the mystery girl who represents Every Woman who served on the home front in World War II. There’s millions of Rosies, young and old, whose outstanding service during WWII in the fight against tyranny and injustice helped to preserve our way of life.

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.

Douglas Wamsley’s research into Isaac Israel Hayes (1832-1881) has brought to life a truly remarkable and forgotten Chester County Quaker who epitomized the restless spirit of adventure and individualism of 19th-century America. Pay as you wish.

This workshop will highlight a range of tools available on the Delco Gives 2026 platform that registered nonprofits can use to strengthen their campaigns and events. This virtual session will place special emphasis on peer-to-peer fundraising strategies that can be activated by stakeholders.

Join the bi-monthly discussion! Multiple books will be included in the discussion. Feel free to read as many or as few as you wish on the topic of women’s influence on the American Revolution.

Charlotte Moore Sitterly (1898-1990), an accomplished astrophysicist from East Fallowfield Township, helped transform our understanding of the universe. Learn about Sitterly’s early years in Chester County and her remarkable scientific legacy. Pay as you wish

Built in multiple phases from 1895-1959, the building consists of multiple connected “Houses” constructed primarily of brick with limestone ornament, with slate and copper roofs. The building has undergone a multi-year phased renovation to update and renew dormitory rooms, facilities, and more. $0-5

Active in the early to mid-20th century, Fleisher contributed to a wide range of residential, institutional, and commercial projects, many located throughout NW Phila. Her work reflects both the professional opportunities available to women at the time and the structural barriers they faced. $20-25

Hear the tale of one of the weirdest, most over-the-top events in city history: a massive, medieval style party that happened in South Philly—not far from Old Swedes—during the Revolutionary War. You’ll be left remembering the name and unlikely story of one of the key players. $10

Come watch a series of short independent films, some by local filmmakers. Friday event 7 pm at DCIS, Saturday at Media Theatre at 3 or 7 pm. Tickets available for each screening ($20) or all 3 ($45). Q&A included.

Celebrate Irish heritage with us and enjoy Irish breads, cakes, cheeses, coddle; a sampling of ales, whiskeys and mead; live Irish Music with The Time Travelers and Tarot Card Readings; and Guided tours. Also at Square Tavern at Goshen/252

Join us to learn the story of the forgotten women who spent the winter of 1777–78 with the Continental Army at Valley Forge—from those on society’s lowest rungs to ladies on the upper echelons. By Nancy Loane, author of Following the Drum: Women at the Valley Forge Encampment.

Dr. Daisy Century embodies her role as a Historical Interpreter by becoming the historical figures whose stories she wants to illuminate to the audience.

During this multi-media program, Mike Rose will share historical photos and entertaining stories about these trailblazing women who fronted their own shows and were the stars of their magic acts. Enjoy Mike's performance of magic effect popular during the time periods he'll discuss. 21+

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.

Historian and archaeologist Wade Catts will talk about The Battle of Cooch’s Bridge (3 September 1777) – The Opening Engagement of The Philadelphia Campaign and the Invasion of the Upper Delmarva Peninsula. $53.99 includes dinner.

Through this monthly series (running from October to June), community members will explore queer history from a global, national, statewide, and local perspective. The series will culminate in the creation of the first Delco LGBTQ+ History Exhibit, which is set to debut at Delco Pride in June 2026.