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| Jul 1st, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
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SS UNITED STATES Anniversary Stack Lighting Ceremony
NATIONAL FLAGSHIP CELEBRATION - SS UNITED STATES' FUNNELS TO BE ILLUMINATED Please join the SS United States Conservancy for a grand celebration in honor of the 58th anniversary of the record-breaking maiden voyage of our national flagship! The gathering will begin at 7pm in the IKEA South Philadelphia complex across Columbus Boulevard from the SS United States' current berth at Pier 82. Plenty of music (featuring the band “Jimmy and the Parrots”) and refreshments will be on hand. Our special program will culminate with artist Robert Wogan's dramatic lighting of the ship's funnels, bridge, and radar mast. Weather permitting, there will also be a special outdoor screening of SS United States: Lady in Waiting. 7:00 Music and Refreshments
8:00 Special Announcement and Awards
8:30 Lighting of SS United States' funnels
8:45 Outdoor Screening of SS United States: Lady in Waiting. Information and RSVP: Steven Ujifusa (steven.ujifusa@gmail.com or 215-869-1877) Click here for more information. |
| Jul 2nd, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM |
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200 Years of Iron & Steel Celebration
"Two Hundred Years of Rolling Iron & Steel on the Brandywine" lecture by Arcelor Mittal Manager, Rich Smith
The Graystone Society continues the 200th anniversary of iron & steel in Coatesville with the replanting of Rebecca Lukens' beloved rose garden and a lecture by Arcelor Mittal Manager of Product and Process Design, Rich Smith. The Rebecca Lukens' Memorial Rose Garden will be replanted with heirloom rose bushes bred especially for this type of application. Rich Smith will enlighten the audience with a fascinating account of how one mill (Lukens) survived when as many as seven others failed in the "panics" of the mid-1800's.
Schedule of Events:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast in Terracina
10:00 a.m. Opening Prayer
Eugene DiOrio, Vice President of The Graystone Society
Scott Huston, President of The Graystone Society
Local Political luminaries
10:45 a.m. Rose Garden Ceremony - Scott Huston plants heirloom rose bush
10:55 a.m. Closing Prayer
11:00 a.m. "Two Hundred Years of Rolling Iron & Steel on the Brandywine" lecture presented by Rich Smith, Arcelor Mittal Manager of Product and Process Design
Finale Juice and coffee in the Lukens Executive Office Building
The Graystone Society, which was created in 1984 to help preserve the city's historic architecture, also assists with municipal improvement and economic development through preservation. The Graystone Society is named for the Graystone Mansion, part of The Lukens National Historic District, which is the future home of The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum. This museum will focus on the people, places, products and processes that made The Lukens Mill an outstanding industry in its day.
For information or reservations: Graystone Society 610-384-9282 graystone@lukensnhd.org |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun) |
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Fourth of July Celebrations at Cliveden
Come visit Freedom's Backyard this for day long activities in celebration and remembrance of our nation's independence. Join us on the streets where Philadelphia's only Revolutionary War battle was fought for family fun at five of our historic sites.
Meet Deborah Norris Logan, participate in flag activities, and enjoy a picnic at Stenton from 11am-2pm. At 2pm the Concord School will be hosting a Bell Ringing Ceremony. Immediately following at the Johnson House watch a historic reenactment of Buffalo Bill as he shares tales of the struggle for freedom and independence in America, which will be accompanied later by blues music and singing. Both the Concord School and Johnson House, along with Cliveden, the only surviving Revolutionary War battle site in Philadelphia, will be open for tours from 12-4pm. The Historic Hood Cemetery will also be open for tours from 2-4pm.
All events are FREE
www.cliveden.org |
| Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Fonthill's Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Experience "the good-old days" at an early 20th century July 4th celebration. Festivities include a children's decorated bike parade, town ball game (19th-century baseball), watermelon eating contests, free old-time games, live music and picnic foods. Gate tickets are $4 adults, $2 members, $1 youth (ages 5-17), and free for children ages 4 and under. Free parking. No dogs are allowed on the grounds. Heavy rain cancels the event. Fonthill Museum
East Court Street & Route 313, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-348-9461
www.mercermuseum.org#fonthill_s_old_fashioned_4th_of_july_celebration |
| Jul 4th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 7th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 8th, 2010 (Thu) |
11:45 AM |
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REENACTMENT OF THE FIRST PUBLIC READING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Visitors to Independence National Historical Park are invited to experience a public reading of the Declaration of Independence the way our nation’s first citizens did! Park rangers will commemorate the 1776 public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the very location where Colonel John Nixon first read this great document to the public. Join us for the best way to see Independence Hall tower one last time before it goes behind scaffolding on July 12 for a 14-month rehabilitation project!
Visitors may enter through the security screening tent at 5th and Chestnut Streets or participate from
beyond the security fence on the southern half of Independence Square (entering from Walnut Street). Those wishing to be on the Square should arrive by 11:15 am to ensure completion of security screening.
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall). Four days later, on July 8, 1776, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. At noon, Colonel John Nixon publicly read the Declaration of Independence for the first time. Following the event and continuing long into the night the bells of the city rang in celebration.
Visitors are invited to experience the sights and sounds of that dramatic day in 1776. Put on your tri-cornered hat and come prepared to cheer or jeer! Costumed National Park Service rangers will mingle with the crowds and distribute free copies of the Declaration of Independence. Following the event, both uniformed and costumed park rangers will be available for interviews and photographs. The rain location will be Congress Hall (seating limited to 150), located just next to Independence Hall.
More information: http://www.nps.gov/inde |
| Jul 9th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM |
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Historical Commission monthly meeting
1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029
Philadelphia, PA |
| Jul 9th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Faces and Facets of Philadelphia
Presented by the CHESTNUT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Chestnut Hill Historical Society event for this year's Chestnut Hill Book Festival features four local authors whose theme for the evening is "Faces and Facets of Philadelphia." The authors are Jim Garrison, Hugh Gilmore, Tom Keels and Mark Sellers. They will cover a variety of topics - historic houses and families in Chestnut Hill and Awbury Park, tales of "Wicked Philadelphia" and musings of an antiquarian book seller on Chestnut Hill. This event is sponsored by Stagecrafters' Theater and Citibank. Book signing and light refreshments to follow talk.
$15; CHHS Members FREE
Reservations/Tickets: Audrey Simpson at 215-247-0417, ext. 103 or online.
Stagecrafters' Theater, 8130 Germantown Avenue
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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THE MARCUS HOOK PLANK HOUSE SUMMER DIG
The Marcus Hook Preservation Society presents THE MARCUS HOOK PLANK HOUSE SUMMER DIG We Invite you to sail into a new season of archaeological digging. Our sessions are under the direction of Temple University's Dr. David Orr and his Brave and Scholarly Hearties! Bring yer bag lunch.
Built in the early 1700's, the plank house has become known as Blackbeard's Mistress's house. Legend has it that Margaret, one of Blackbeard's mistresses, lived here when the notorious pirate came up the Delaware River. Perhaps there's buried treasure in the back yard…in the form of 18th century artifacts. www.marcushookps.org 221 Market St. Marcus Hook, PA |
| Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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BY ARMS AND COURAGE: THE MILITARY LEGACY OF LAUREL HILL
In addition to the many Civil War military figures who now rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery, there are numerous individuals who served in our Nation's other conflicts: the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Indian Wars, Spanish/American War, and the great global conflicts of the 20th Century. Join us on this walking tour as we pay tribute to those who served bravely and now rest in honored glory
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
$15/person; $12/members; $10/students and seniors; children are free
More Info: www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org |
| Jul 11th, 2010 (Sun) |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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AN ILLUSTRATED VIRTUAL TOUR OF PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC NORTH WATERFRONT
Save Our Sites Presents:
AN ILLUSTRATED VIRTUAL TOUR OF PHILADELPHIA’S HISTORIC NORTH WATERFRONT FROM MARKET TO SPRING GARDEN STREETS, OR WHAT HATH I-95 WROUGHT?
You are invited to join SOS member Harry Kyriakodis at his home where he will present a slideshow of fascinating early images of Philadelphia’s north waterfront. The images will highlight various issues relating to land use, maritime activity, transportation, urban planning, manufacturing, urban archaeology and historic preservation (or lack thereof). The slideshow will be followed by a walking tour of the surrounding waterfront. Harry has been fascinated by and has been researching the Philadelphia waterfront ever since moving into Pier 3 condominium in 1997. Pier 3 Condo is a former warehouse pier built around 1923. It was converted to residential use in the early 1980s after being abandoned for decades and slated for demolition as far back as the 1960s.
More info: 215-260-5448 phillyfello@aol.com
Pier 3 Condo, 3 N. Columbus Boulevard Unit 241 |
| Jul 12th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Independence Hall Tower Restoration
The Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park cordially invites Preservation Alliance members and friends to a presentation on Independence Hall Tower’s history and upcoming restoration, given by Charles Tonetti, Chief Historical Architect, INHP. Reconstructed in 1828 by William Strickland, Independence Hall Tower is a critical element of the Independence Hall World Heritage site as both a landmark and focus of the park’s interpretive themes. Starting July 12, the Tower will undergo a 14 month rehabilitation project which will include repointing and replacing damaged brick masonry, installing or replacing wood shingle roofing and flashings, restoring and painting window sashes and doors and frames.
Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets
FREE, but advance registration required by July 9: 215.546.1146 x3 or info@preservationalliance.com |
| Jul 14th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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FAIR HILL BURIAL GROUND SUMMER FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Volunteers will help with gardening and clean-up starting at 10. At noon, there will be a barbecue, followed by children’s games, and carriage rides around the historic property.
The five-acre Quaker burial ground is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in honor of the well-known social activists of the 19th century who are buried there, including Quaker abolitionist and mother of the women’s movement, Lucretia Mott, and the African American Abolitionist Robert Purvis who is known as the head of the Underground Railroad. Originally established in 1703 on land granted to George Fox, founder of the Quaker religion, by William Penn, the site has been used as a burial ground, location of a meeting house, and gardens. The burial ground was enlarged and redesigned in 1850, influenced by the Rural Cemetery Movement. A period of social and economic decline devastated the neighborhood as local industry moved away and jobs were lost. Consequently, the Quakers were forced to sell the site in 1984 as membership in the meeting declined. Between 1988 and 1995 the neighborhood became known as the Badlands due to the high crime rate and drug dealing. The burial ground became a dumping ground for everything from dead animals to cars and refrigerators. In 1993 the Quakers repurchased the site and began to systematically clean-up and restore the historic grounds. As a result of many years of hard work, the Burial Ground is now an oasis of well-maintained lawns, stately trees and carefully tended gardens.
Fair Hill Burial Ground
2900 block Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
More info: 610 639-7859 |
| Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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"Marian Anderson on Tour"
"Marian Anderson On Tour"
presented by Marian Anderson History Society and the Ritz Carlton Hotel
Relax and enjoy the new ambiance of the lobby of Philadelphia's Ritz Carlton Hotel while enjoying live interactive classical/jazz from the Marian Anderson Historical Society's roster of stellar talent.
Noon to 4 pm
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Ten Avenue of the Arts
For more information, 215 732 9505
phyllis@MarianAnderson.org |
| Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Community Festival
Events will be occurring all day long along Lancaster Avenue and at Saunders Park. Enjoy live performances, a kids' pavilion, a Mural Arts tour, and extended business hours all along the Lancaster Avenue Commercial Corridor. Of special interest for Preservation Alliance members will be a walking tour of Powelton Village led by Helma Weeks, starting at 11am at Saunders Park. The tour will last one hour and is free for the public. For more information about the event or if you are interested in become an event vendor, please contact Paulette Adams at (215) 382-7522 x289 or padams@pec-cares.org. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philadelphia-PA/Lancaster-Ave-Jazz-and-Arts-Festival/106326446057868 |
| Jul 17th, 2010 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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MARIAN ANDERSON ON TOUR
Presented by MARIAN ANDERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY and the RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
History Education Art Diversity Relax and enjoy the new ambiance in the lobby of Philadelphia's Ritz Carlton Hotel while enjoying live interactive classical/jazz from the Marian Anderson Historical Society's roster of stellar talent. 215.732.9505 or phyllis@MarianAnderson.org
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Ten Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
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| Jul 18th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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THE MARCUS HOOK PLANK HOUSE SUMMER DIG
The Marcus Hook Preservation Society presents THE MARCUS HOOK PLANK HOUSE SUMMER DIG We Invite you to sail into a new season of archaeological digging. Our sessions are under the direction of Temple University's Dr. David Orr and his Brave and Scholarly Hearties! Bring yer bag lunch.
Built in the early 1700's, the plank house has become known as Blackbeard's Mistress's house. Legend has it that Margaret, one of Blackbeard's mistresses, lived here when the notorious pirate came up the Delaware River. Perhaps there's buried treasure in the back yard…in the form of 18th century artifacts. www.marcushookps.org 221 Market St. Marcus Hook, PA |
| Jul 18th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 20th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM |
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HISTORIC HIKE AT BUCKTOE CREEK PRESERVE INCLUDING THE CHANDLER MILL BRIDGE
Presented by S.A.V.E. (Safety, Agriculture, Villages & Environment)
The hike will traverse the historic sites surrounding the Chandler Mill bridge on the Bucktoe Creek Preserve, which are part of the West Branch of the proposed Red Clay Creek Historic District, currently being prepared for nomination for the National Register of Historic Places. The West Branch of the Red Clay Creek Historic District follows the west branch of the Red Clay Creek south from its source in East Marlborough Township to the Delaware State Line.
We will hike to the following sites:
• Chandler Mill Bridge - listed on the National Register
• Gregg House - listed on National Register
• Ruins of African American Cemetery
• Historic Church Ruins
•J. Freeman Ruins
• Chandler Mill Dam/Mill Race
Plus a beautiful wildflower meadow and mature woodlands.
Program Leaders include:
Jane E. Dorchester, Architectural Historian
Dee Durham, Executive Director of S.A.V.E.
William Ryan, Director of the Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Gwen Lacy, Executive Director from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County
Kennett Square, PA
A FREE event, but reservations are required.
Call 610-925-0041 or email info@savepa.org to reserve your spot!
www.savepa.org/ |
| Jul 21st, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
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BALTIMORE PROS & ROWS
The Society of Architectural Historians, Philadelphia Chapter presents
BALTIMORE PROS & ROWS
We will car pool to Baltimore and begin the day at Davidge Hall, the University of Maryland's School of Medicine. Named after its founder and first dean, John Beale Davidge, Davidge Hall was constructed as the founding medical school building and since then has been meticulously restored. Davidge Hall is recognized as the oldest medical facility in the country continuously used for medical education. Although traditionally attributed to Robert Cary Long, Sr., an important Baltimore builder and architect, the blueprint of the building exhibits characteristics found in the architecture of Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Evidence suggests the French architect Maximilian Godefroy, with Latrobe’s assistance, may have been involved with the design.
Following a break for lunch we will tour the Baltimore Basilica, America's first cathedral, designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America's first architect. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, built from 1806-1821, was closed from April 2004 until November 2006, for a major restoration to return the church to its original design, as envisioned by America's first bishop, John Carroll, and as planned by Latrobe. The Basilica reopened with much fanfare and celebration, just in time to commemorate her 200th Anniversary.
In addition to the guides provided by each institution, we will be accompanied by Jeffrey A. Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, Growth & Structure of Cities Program at Bryn Mawr College, who provided expert commentary on the recent PBS program, "Benjamin Latrobe: America's First Architect".
We will end the day with a tour of The Bolton Hill Historic District a residential neighborhood with 20 blocks of relatively unaltered buildings dating from the second half of the 19th century. Predominately residential, the district contains groupings of two- and three-story brick town houses and free standing homes. These residences are some of Baltimore's finest row houses and largest mansions, including many fine examples of designs from local and nationally known architects.
IF YOU CAN PROVIDE A RIDE, OR IF YOU NEED A RIDE, PLEASE CONTACT MARY ANNE EVES AT FFAPHILA@HOTMAIL.COM OR PHONE 610-566-2342.
$25.00 for SAH members, $30.00 for non-members
Register: ffaphila@hotmail.com 610-566-2342 |
| Jul 24th, 2010 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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THE GHOSTS AMONG OUR GRAVES: A PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION OF LAUREL HILL
Free Spirit Paranormal Investigators recently conducted several revealing investigations of historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in search of the site’s haunted history. Join FSPI for this unique workshop, as they reveal the findings of their investigations, and discuss some of the basics in the field of ghost hunting, including types of hauntings; equipment and debunking; EMFs (electromagnetic fields); EVPs (electronic voice phenomena); space weather; and psychic protection. Participants will have the opportunity to join FSPI members on group investigations of some of the Cemetery’s most reportedly active sections.
The program will conclude with a wine and cheese reception and social gathering in the Laurel Hill Cemetery Gatehouse.
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
$30/person; $27/members; $25/students and seniors; children are free
Advance reservations are requested. To reserve, call (215) 228-8200.
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org |
| Jul 25th, 2010 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
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THE QUAKERS OF OLD KENNETT MEETING: A TERCENTENARY HISTORY OF A BUILDING AND ITS PEOPLE
OLD KENNETT MEETING HOUSE TERCENTENNIAL LECTURE SERIES
Old Kennett Meeting House
Route 1 & Kendal Drive, Kennett Square, PA
The Old Kennett Committee is happy to announce a series of lectures near Chadds Ford, PA (Kennett Township). Each month a historical lecture will be presented. Most are following 11:00 summer Quaker worship at Old Kennett.
Chris Densmore, the curator of the Friends Historical Library, details the history of how six Quaker Meetings spun-off of Kennett Monthly Meeting; Parkersburg, Kennett Square (both Orthodox and Hicksite), Marlboro, Unionville and Longwood. Chris will tell the story of Old Kennett, about the Hicksite/Orthodox separation (resulting in the building of Parkersburg), the Quaker migration, and about controversies over how best to express the Quaker anti-slavery testimony. Join us for Worship at 11 a.m., followed by snacks at Noon.
Free. No registration required.
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| Jul 25th, 2010 (Sun) |
2:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
9:00 AM |
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Architectural Committee monthly meeting
City Hall, Room 578
Philadelphia, PA |
| Jul 27th, 2010 (Tue) |
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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America's Great Outdoors Initiative Public Listening Session
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION ON THE PRESIDENT’S AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS INITIATIVE WITH A FOCUS ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION
In April, at the White House Conference on America's Great Outdoors, President Obama established the America's Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda worthy of the 21st century and to reconnect Americans with our great outdoors. The President understands that protecting and restoring the lands and waters that we love and reconnecting people to the outdoors must be community driven and supported.
The President directed the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality to lead this effort and to listen and learn from people all over the country. Please join senior representatives of these agencies for a public listening session and discussion on historic preservation and its relationship with conservation, recreation, and reconnecting Americans to the great outdoors. This public listening session and discussion is an opportunity for leaders of the America's Great Outdoors Initiative to hear from you about solutions for building a 21st century heritage preservation, conservation, and recreation agenda and reconnecting all Americans with the outdoors
Free and open to the public, registration encouraged: Rosanne_Ruffo@nps.gov Please provide your name, organization and primary area of interest:
* Connecting community-based historic preservation and recreation
* Job and volunteer opportunities in historic preservation and outdoor recreation
* Heritage education and other ways to engage Americans of all ages and origins in our history, culture, and natural bounty
* Building upon State, local, private, and tribal priorities for historic preservation
* Historic preservation's role in the America's great outdoors initiative to develop a conservation and recreation agenda
WHYY, Inc., 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.doi.gov/americasgreatoutdoors/ |
| Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 28th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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A TWILIGHT LAUREL HILL TOUR and TOAST TO OUR FAMOUS FISHTOWNERS
Many of the personas synonymous with Philadelphia’s Fishtown and Kensington neighborhoods now rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery – names such as Bromley, Cramp, Rotan, Vaughn, and Chandler, as well as other lesser known Fishtowners, but still major figures in Philadelphia history. Join us this summer evening as we tour their gravesites. The program will be led by Ken Milano, a Kensington born historian and genealogical researcher with over twenty years experience in the history of Philadelphia’s colonial neighborhoods of Fishtown and Kensington.
Afterwards, join us back at the Cemetery Gatehouse for refreshments. Beer will be generously donated by Fishtown-based business, KD Financial Services. A diverse collection of Fishtown memorabilia will be on display for viewing over a drink or two. And, Ken will also be on hand to sign copies of his books, Remembering Kensington & Fishtown, The History of Penn Treaty Park and The History of the Kensington Soup Society.
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132
$20/person; $17/members; $15/students and seniors; children are free
Please call (215) 228-8200 or email tours@thelaurelhillcemetery.org to reserve your space. |
| Jul 29th, 2010 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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THE RESTORATION OF THE SYNAGOGUE AT EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY
The Society of Architectural Historians, Philadelphia Chapter presents
THE RESTORATION OF THE SYNAGOGUE AT EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY
A Power Point presentation and tour with restoration project director Andrew Fearon, Architectural Conservator, Milner-Carr Conservation, in the newly restored Alfred W. Fleisher Synagogue at Eastern State Penitentiary.
Although there were never more than 80 Jewish inmates at any one time, these prisoners were consistently looked after by volunteers from the outside Jewish community. Records show that as early as 1845, Jewish inmates were visited by local rabbis who provided them with counsel and religious reading material. During the 1920s, after the abolition of solitary confinement, the synagogue was created so that Jewish inmates could congregate and to observe the Sabbath and various holidays. The synagogue is named for Alfred W. Fleisher, President of the Board of Trustees of Eastern State Penitentiary from 1924-1928, who was an active prison reformer and helped found the synagogue. Upon his sudden death in 1928 at age 50, the Jewish inmates were so moved by their loss, that they placed a bronze tablet in the synagogue, dedicating the room to his memory.
Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
Register: ffaphila@hotmail.com 610-566-2342.
$10.00 for SAH members, $15.00 for non-members, payable on site. Please make checks payable to Phila Chapter SAH |
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Architectural Walking Tour
Every Wed, Sat. and Sun., May 1 - Oct 31.
Click here for details and complete schedule.
The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.
$10 Adults; $8 Students; Free children 10 and under, accompanied by adult
$5 Preservation Alliance Members (Please show your member card)
Tours run approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
See all tour descriptions here.
Questions? Click here.
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| Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Cliveden Natural History Tour
Join Cliveden's tour staff for a walk through nature and history. While Cliveden's 5.5 acre site is primarily known as the scene of the 1777 Battle of Germantown, it is also home to several historic and rare species of plant and wildlife.
$5 at door, FREE for members
www.cliveden.org |
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