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Sun, May 03May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PMDate, time and theme vary- check websiteOur 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
Wed, Jul 01Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Dec 31, 2026, 6:00 PMLits Building- 8th & Market, 701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAIn 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.
Mon, Aug 03Aug 03, 2026, 5:15 PM – Sep 28, 2026, 7:30 PMUpper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Librar, 76 S State Rd, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, USANeed 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.
Fri, Sep 11
Fri, Sep 11Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMRose Tree Park, 1671 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063, USAThe County will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to Delaware County’s first responders who have died in the line of duty. The ceremony will also recognize and thank the first responders, military members, and veterans who continue to serve our community.
Fri, Sep 11*Honor, Remember, Reflect: 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service /Laurel Hill West & Laurel Hill Funeral HSep 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMLaurel Hill West & Laurel Hill Funeral H, 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, USASet against the peaceful and historic backdrop of our sacred grounds, this gathering offers a dedicated space for neighbors, families, and veterans to come together in shared remembrance of the lives lost and the enduring spirit of resilience that followed. RSVP encouraged.
Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSwarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USAStep 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. Glory (running time 2 hours 2 minutes) Rated R
Fri, Sep 11Sep 11, 2026, 6:00 PMBrandywine Battlefield Park, 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USAHeld at the American Flag Field in front of the Visitors Center, this solemn gathering honors the soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777 — the largest and longest single-day battle of the American Revolution.
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMNorthern Liberties Community Center, 700 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USAThis course will introduce students to traditional hand drafting tools and techniques once utilized by architects. Through hands-on activities, participants will acquire fundamental drawing skills including line types, line weights, lettering, and shading (poché). $60-95
Sat, Sep 12*Veterans' Grave Beautification at Green Lawn Cemetery for Students and Parents /Green Lawn CemeterySep 12, 2026, 10:00 AMGreen Lawn Cemetery, Aston, PA 19014, USAFounded in 1907, Historic Green Lawn Cemetery is the final resting place of hundreds of Veterans, spanning from the Civil War through the 20th century. Students and families are invited for a meaningful morning of service as we help clean and care for Veterans’ graves.
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMUpper Chichester Fire Department, 1661 Mill Rd, Boothwyn, PA 19061, USAStarts at Upper Chi Fire Dept. The parade will conclude at Rocco Gasper Sr. Park in Linwood, Pennsylvania, where a Memorial Service will immediately follow. Let’s come together in force to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those we lost and those who continue to serve.
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMCliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USAFollow in the soldiers' steps as we explore what happened during and after the Battle of Germantown. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half and cover one mile. There will be times to stop and sit during the walk. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring a drink if needed. $10-20
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMColonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USACooking was an essential part of everyday life on the farm. Experience how farm families prepared food in the 18th century by preparing a meal in the colonial kitchen! Participants will have an opportunity to taste what they’ve created. $55/75. Limit 8 participants.
Sat, Sep 12Sep 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMColonial PA Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USASet against the backdrop of our historic 18th-century farmstead, Harvest Table will celebrate the bounty of the season with an elegant grazing table from Olive & Meadow, cider with Dressler Estate, colonial music, and historic cooking demonstrations. 21+. Ticket includes 2 drinks. $75/85
Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USAThis tour will explore how diseases impacted families, how they changed burial practices, and how the borough's medical and scientific minds worked to overcome the King of All Fears--Death. 90-100 minutes long, 1.5 miles. Rain or shine. $17.25
Sun, Sep 13
Multiple DatesSun, Sep 13*American Originals: Music Genres that Shaped a Nation- Rolly Brown - I'll Share these Blues with you /Haverford Township Free LibrarySep 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMHaverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, USAAmerican Originals brings American history to life through the power of music. Journey through stories, sounds, and traditions behind blues, jazz, and bluegrass - three uniquely American genres born from diverse communities and shaped by experiences of generations.
Tue, Sep 15Sep 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMRidley Township Public Library, 100 E Macdade Blvd, Folsom, PA 19033, USAThe presentation will highlight the invention of the school photography industry by Thomas Carroll Willson Sr., whose pioneering 1898 camera is now housed in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The lecture will conclude with a Q&A session followed by a book signing.
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