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

Guided tours of Hunting Hill (Jefford's) Mansion at Ridley Creek State Park led by Friends of Ridley Creek State Park. Spaces are limited to 10 per slot. Tours leave on the hour and half-hour. Self-guided exterior tours also available. Registration will be on website soon.

Learn about Lafayette's visit to Germantown 200 years ago this month as we retrace some of his steps. The tour will take approximately an hour and a half and cover 1.5 miles. There will be times to stop and sit during the walk. Begin at Cliveden and end at Wyck. $10/20

Come on out to the Library and enjoy the music of the iconic 1965 movie musical in this concert/lecture event! Hear live music from the Patrick Kerssen Trio, sing along with jazz renditions of beloved songs from the film, and learn all of the behind-the-scenes details of the movie, song by song.

Get special access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors, and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property. $15/20

Join the Board of Supervisors and Open Space Committee for a Special Painter’s Folly Public Meeting. Learn about what is happening and how to get involved. Hybrid. Zoom link (no reg req'd)- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85605970215

This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. The tour covers approximately 1.25 miles, lasts 90 minutes, and is entirely outdoors; sidewalks and terrain may be uneven. $16

Accompanied by his banjo and harmonica, Ed Stivender shares tells from cultures around the world. Perfect for all ages; registration appreciated.

Join Main Street America for a revisit of some popular topics at the 2025 conference through this free webinar series. 7/17- Volunteers, 7/24- Community Storytelling, 7/31- Disaster Preparedness, 8/7- Data systems

Participate in a Day of Service that helps food banks and parks around the commonwealth. Multiple locations- Philadelphia & Montgomery Counties, including a historic cemetery in Philly. Various times and locations.

Zoom in at noon on the third Friday monthly, to learn resource development tips to help with your America 250 fundraising, marketing, volunteer recruitment & retention. Hosted by CC250. 11/24- 3/25: Fundraising; 4/25-5/25: Marketing; 6/25: Social Media; 7/25: Volunteers.

Come and see reenactors representing soldiers from the ancient world on up. Learn what it meant to serve in militaries through out history. More details coming soon! $10-16

Take a close-up look at one of the most beautiful churches in the region, including D'Ascenzo Studios stained glass, intricate wood and stone carvings, and an organ from Austin Organs. Tours start outside the church entrance on Sulgrave Ave.

Excavations are conducted under the leadership of resident archaeologist Keith Doms with assistance from members of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology and volunteers from the community. Individuals and groups throughout the region assist with excavations and artifact cleaning.

Spy Day at the CCHC will give children the chance to learn to read and write in cipher and code, find hidden messages in everyday objects, explore the science of invisible ink, and develop their own secret identity. They’ll also learn about real spies who operated in the area. $8/10. Spaces limited.

Our dedicated volunteer native garden members, who launched this native greening initiative in 2023, will lead educational garden tours and hands-on planting demonstrations that go back to our earliest known ancestors.

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

Discover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of survival, creating an unforgettable experience. Open all day