Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use historical images from the Print and Picture Collection to compose
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Sam Katz, president of History Making Productions, will make a video presentation at the Historical Society of Frankford’s monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at7:30 PM. He will present episode 7, “Renewal”, of his series Philadelphia and the Making of America. The film explores Philadelphia from 1925 to 1963, a period shaped
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What if taking a day for yourself could also help preserve a piece of local history? This month, The Grange Estate will once again become the setting for Yoga for a Cause, a four-hour mini wellness retreat presented by Radiant Heart Yoga & Wellness. The donation-based event invites the community to step away from the
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The Grange Estate Invites the Community to our final Picnic event of the season! Spend a relaxing summer evening at The Grange Estate during the final Picnic at the Grange on Monday, September 14th, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Guests are invited to enjoy live music, the beautiful grounds of the historic Grange Estate,
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Join us before Jake Berman’s talk about SEPTA’s subway and regional rail lines for a special transporation-themed open house. Visit us on the second floor of Parkway Central Library to see selections from the Print and Picture Collection, Map Collection, and Government Publications – drop in anytime between 4:30 and 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 1st.
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Join us on Wednesday, August 26 to see highlights from the Print and Picture Collection’s Book Arts Collection. The Book Arts Collection has over 650 artists’ books created by hundreds of artists. The collection includes miniature books, accordion books, flag books, books with unique bindings, and more. Drop by anytime between 5:30 p.m. to 7:00
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Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 2 PM in the Art Department for a talk by Philadelphia artist Cavin Jones. Cavin Jones is a painter, muralist, and collagist whose figurative work is inspired by American history, particularly the African American experience. Jones has said that his work is “a catalyst to stimulate thought
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Swim Pony, The Philly Pigeon and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum present a day of creative activities. Walk a 1.5 mile section of the trail at Heinz as you listen to the community-inspired TrailOff immersive audio story, The Land Remembers by Jacob Winterstein. Cool off indoors with a writing and crafting workshop led
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Tavern Night is a one-of-a-kind evening of 18th-century-inspired food, drink, music, and live auction. Participants will enjoy the warmth of the fire as they delight in a selection of flavors and aromas representative of those found in a colonial tavern. This is a fundraising event to benefit historic preservation projects at Newlin Grist Mill. Cost:
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Among the best-known buildings of Germantown are the sturdy, elegant stone structures known today as Cliveden, the Johnson House, the Germantown Mennonite Meeting House, and the Concord School House. Remarkably, these structures can all be attributed to one builder, Jacob Knorr. This tour will bring visitors into these charming and significant sites. We will investigate
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