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- Apr 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGloria Dei (Old Swede's) Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAThe Historic Gloria Dei Preservation Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of our official Old Swedes Self-Guided Graveyard Tours app. Join us for a fun evening featuring graveyard tours, gourmet food, a silent auction and a wine tasting contest. $20. Rescheduled from Nov.
- Apr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMColonial PA Plantation, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USACome see our sheep get their annual haircuts and participate in many of the steps used to turn that wool into cold weather clothing including washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing! CPP is home to many heritage breed sheep including Hog Island, Leicester Longwool, Horned Dorset, and Soay. $8/12
- Multiple DatesApr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMCarpenter's Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAGuests will explore the trades that helped build Carpenters’ Hall through demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, masonry, and crafts such as basketweaving. Free, but donations given to different beneficiary each weekend. See website for details.
- Multiple DatesApr 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom-registration requiredBruce Laverty will examine the architectural and engineering challenges presented by Girard's will and discuss the unique contributions of architect Thomas U. Walter and banker Nicholas Biddle, the two men responsible for transforming Girard’s intentions into bricks, mortar and marble. $10-15/90-110
- May 01, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMHelen Kate Furness Free Library, 100 N Providence Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086, USAThis book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I. Brunt reopens the case and provides a compelling new conclusion about Diesel’s fate. Register now to see how the mystery unfolds!
- Multiple DatesMay 02, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill- Log Cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USADeer Creek Malthouse will be at the park on Thursday evenings from April through mid-November for weekly pop-up happy hours. Stop by the Log Cabin to enjoy some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park!
- May 03, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PMZoom, registration requiredThe AM will feature four presentations by archaeologists on identifying and evaluating archaeological resources. Learn from the National Park Service’s National Register archaeologist about applying the National Register Criteria to archaeological resources, and more!
- Multiple DatesMay 03, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMSwarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081, USAListen, 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. May 3: Forgotten Words & Obsolete Objects
- May 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMLazaretto and Governor Printz Park, 97 Wanamaker Ave, Prospect Park, PA 19076, USA2-3:30- Welcome and dedication of the exhibits at the Lazaretto, including remarks by Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin. Swedish cabins in the park and the Lazaretto exhibit space will be open from 11:00 to 2:00 for viewing.
- Multiple DatesMay 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMCarpenter's Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAGuests will explore the trades that helped build Carpenters’ Hall through demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, masonry, and crafts such as basketweaving. Free, but donations given to different beneficiary each weekend. See website for details.
- May 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMLazaretto Ballroom, 99 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029, USAThe evening will feature dinner, a silent auction, and a live auction. The Tapestry Dancers will perform Fashionable period dances, then 'Join the Dance' and participate in easy Regency-era dances. Colonial/Regency period or formal attire welcome. $65pp/ $120 couple.
- Multiple DatesMay 09, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill- Log Cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USADeer Creek Malthouse will be at the park on Thursday evenings from April through mid-November for weekly pop-up happy hours. Stop by the Log Cabin to enjoy some drinks, play games, and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park!
- May 09, 2024, 6:00 PMAston Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014, USAFormer Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times editor Phil Heron will include important and special stories, and include information on how the papers and reporters changed with the times. Presentation at 7. Doors open at 6 for ATHS displays in community center.
- Multiple DatesMay 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMChadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USATina Ellor will discuss the connection between mushrooms and their healing properties. Part of our popular lecture series with a focus on a variety of early food-related practices in the Brandywine Valley. $0/10
- May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMFort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USAJoin us and discover the answer to the burning question “Why did they build the fort so close to the airport?” Meet expert plane-spotters, listen to pilots talk to the control tower, enjoy the special Wings Over Fort Mifflin exhibit, and take in the views of the planes soaring above. $8-12
- Multiple DatesMay 11, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMCarpenter's Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAGuests will explore the trades that helped build Carpenters’ Hall through demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, masonry, and crafts such as basketweaving. Free, but donations given to different beneficiary each weekend. See website for details.
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