Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil of Transition, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration
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WMAN Historic Preservation Initiative and Cliveden of the National Trust present the Old House Care 2025 Workshop Series! WMAN’s Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places. Increase your knowledge on common house care topics through this three part workshop series. On Tuesday, April 22nd, Ray Tschoepe and
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Join your neighbors from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly for the 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair — which celebrates the Revolutionary War’s Battle of the Crooked Billet — a wonderful afternoon for adults, seniors, families, students, kids, educators, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves history and their community! The 2025 fair –
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Still pouring over the just-released GRID 2011 gift guide for presents that benefit the environment and local economy? Take a moment to hit the streets for some events that not only offer unique gifts made with love from the Philadelphia community, but also provide a festive atmosphere that will brighten your holiday shopping.
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A thick row of lush golden wheat, grass, and straw, standing roughly six feet high, divides the weathered brick interior of the Mt. Airy Art Garage (MAAG). A gap in the middle serves as the entrance to the gallery’s first installation, “Recapturing Memories”, by art director Meei- Ling Ng. The words “Explore, Laugh,
Love ’n Fresh Flowers is the place for locally-grown blossoms
Jennie Love, owner of the Mt. Airy floral boutique Love ’n Fresh Flowers, describes her business as “far from traditional.” Operated out of Love’s home studio and garden, Love ’n Fresh sells only flowers grown within a 50-mile radius of Philadelphia. In fact, Love grows most of