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SUMMARY:Trading Knowledge: Traditional Herbal Medicines at Bartram’s Garden and Beyond SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Knowledge transfer was crucial in early America as colonists developed their understanding of native plants using information shared by Indigenous peoples. John Bartram’s work and legacy was very likely shaped by his encounters with Indigenous peoples and traders who provided insight on the appearance and functions of native American plants\, many of which are growing at Bartram’s Garden today. \nThis free 90-minute tour of Bartram’s Garden and the Native Medicinal Plant display will be accompanied by a group discussion of traditional ecological knowledge\, family knowledge\, and storytelling in the United States today.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trading-knowledge-traditional-herbal-medicines-at-bartrams-garden-and-beyond-sold-out/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Gardening,History,Special Tour
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford May Meeting and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Frankford May meeting and lecture featuries Rev. Paul A. Andell of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church\, Frankford\, speaking about the church’s Centennial\, future\, and the importance of its role in the neighborhood.. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments willbe served. Free offstreet parking is available across Orthodox St at the Frankford Friends School. The lecture willalso be streamed on the HSF Facebook page. For further information contact Michael McCormick at 216-650-3929\, or mike@thsof.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-may-meeting-and-lecture/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000
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SUMMARY:NORTHEAST 250 THREADS OF HISTORY
DESCRIPTION:Tacony LAB Community Art Center and the Friends of Ryerss Present: NORTHEAST 250 THREADS OF HISTORY.\nJoin Tacony LAB and the Friends of Ryerss at Ryerss Museum & Library for a FREE afternoon of fun as part of their series of events in honor of our country’s 250th anniversary.\nParticipants will learn about the history of Northeast Philadelphia\, make a special kite\, and help on a community art project.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/northeast-250-threads-of-history/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Art,Arts & Culture,Children,Classes & Workshops,Community Events,Family Fun,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20260424T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T175521Z
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SUMMARY:Private Finance\, Public Power: A Free Talk on the History of Bank Supervision in America
DESCRIPTION:Banks may be private\, profit-driven institutions—but the public has always shaped the risks they take and paid the price when they fail.\nPrivate Finance\, Public Power explores this uneasy partnership over two centuries of American history\, from the wildcat banks of the early republic to the rise of federal deposit insurance and modern financial regulation. \nWharton professor Peter Conti-Brown and historian Sean Vanatta bring this story to life with colorful characters and surprising moments: rogues looting failed banks\, con artists posing as government examiners\, bribes paid in oyster dinners\, and reformers struggling to build order out of chaos. Through repeated crises and improvisation\, today’s complex banking oversight system emerged—flawed\, strained\, but largely functional. \nIn this talk\, Wharton professor Peter Conti-Brown explores why this history matters for understanding the challenges facing U.S. banking today. \nThis event will be held in room 131/132 on the first floor of the Heim Center.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/private-finance-public-power-a-free-talk-on-the-history-of-bank-supervision-in-america/
LOCATION:(Philadelphia\, PA) Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
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SUMMARY:Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine
DESCRIPTION:BARRIO TELEVISION (work in progress) by Christina DiPasquale\n(USA\, 2026\, TBD) \nBARRIO TELEVISION uncovers the story of Puerto Rican activists who produced the first bilingual Latino television series to air nationwide called “Realidades.” After tracing U.S. complicity in the 1973 coup in Chile\, “Realidades” received backlash and the Nixon administration moved to cut public-media funding\, knocking the show off the air. Undeterred\, the creators mounted a comeback—training media makers in Philadelphia\, organizing a media coalition\, and sparking a fight for media power that continues to this day. \nChristina DiPasquale is a Colombian-American storyteller based in Philadelphia dedicated to advancing participatory media practices rooted in collective memory and movement-building.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/design-a-doodad-travel-game-zine-2/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Arts & Culture,Classes & Workshops,Discussion,Event,family and kid friendly,Family-friendly,Film,History,Make + Take Series,Series,Teachers,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Mausoleum Hill Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Mount Moriah Cemetery invites neighbors and history lovers to join a cleanup day at Mausoleum Hill on the Yeadon side of the cemetery. \nVolunteers will work to restore Mausoleum Hill\, home to some of the cemetery’s most notable structures and the final resting places of people whose lives are woven into the fabric of Philadelphia history. \nPlease bring personal hand tools\, gloves\, and safety gear. We have a limited supply to lend\, so the more you can bring\, the better. Gas-powered weed whackers are especially helpful. Pack a lunch\, water\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. This is a come-and-go event. Show up when you can\, stay as long as you’re able. Anyone is free to help out. Families\, scouts\, and service organizations are encouraged to join. \nMount Moriah has always been a place for the whole community\, and the work of restoring this place starts with neighbors like you. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/mausoleum-hill-community-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Mount Moriah Cemetery (Yeadon Side)\, 1004 Cobbs Creek Parkway\, Yeadon\, PA\, 19050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,History,Special Event,Volunteer,Volunteer Opportunities,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting  and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today invites the public to hear Roger Turner\, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia\, speak at its monthly meeting on April 14\, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird\, Wonderful\, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum\, located at 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public\, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-april-meeting-and-lecture-2/
LOCATION:Frankford Historical Society\, 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education/Lecture,family and kid friendly,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today announced that Roger Turner\, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia\, will speak at its monthly meeting on April 14\, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird\, Wonderful\, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum\, located at 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public\, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served after the lecture. \nThe Science History Institute is a free museum in Old City Philadelphia with some fascinating stuff. This talk explores surprising stories behind a few remarkable things from the collections. Why did Beatrix Potter draw mice around a Bunsen burner dreaming of toasted cheese? What can we learn about the history of plastic from a washed-up Lego dragon\, an ESPN producer’s vuvuzela\, and a song by Shel Silverstein? Added together\, these stories illustrate some of the ways that science and technology have created the world we live in today. \nRoger Turner is the curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia\, USA. He studies the role of science in our daily lives\, from chemistry labs to pollution control to weather forecasting. Among his recent exhibits are “How to Read a Plastic Bag\,” and “Astroturf: Field of Contention.” His favorite scientific instrument is a spectrometer that has a label warning users about its “emotional crisis detector”.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-april-meeting-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Frankford Historical Society\, 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:family and kid friendly,Free Community Events,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T160000
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SUMMARY:Help Preserve the Nation's History-One Document at a Time! at Parkway Central Library
DESCRIPTION:Discover how you can help deepen our understanding of American history by transcribing original post–Civil War documents. Your work will uncover stories of family\, resilience\, and community in the years following Emancipation.\nIn this Acts of Science: Connected program\, Smithsonian experts will introduce the Freedmen’s Bureau records\, explain their significance\, and share why your participation matters. Together\, we’ll explore how these documents illuminate the lives of formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction and why preserving them is vital for research and education. \nThis nationwide effort—led by the National Museum of African American History and Culture\, the Smithsonian Transcription Center\, and the Free Library of Philadelphia—aims to transcribe more than 1.7 million images\, making this the largest crowdsourcing project in Smithsonian history. \nThe event will be livestreamed via Zoom. Participants will follow along in real time while completing transcription activities on their own devices. \nJoin us in preserving the nation’s history—one document at a time! Click here for more information about the program series. \nTHIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN THE HEIM CENTER\, FIRST FLOOR\, ROOM 131/132
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/help-preserve-the-nations-history-one-document-at-a-time-at-parkway-central-library/
LOCATION:(Philadelphia\, PA) Parkway Central Library\, 1901 Vine Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Arts & Culture,Bird Walks,Birding,Birds,Black History,Celebrations & Networking,Education/Lecture,family and kid friendly,History,Volunteer Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T200000
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CREATED:20260313T150919Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford Special Event
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) is pleased to host Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Tacony LAB Community Art Center Northeast 250: Threads of History community arts project on Tuesday\, March 31 at 6:00 PM at the Society’s library/museum at 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia.\nThis project\, part of the City’s US Semiquincentennial celebrations\, will shine spotlights at several venues on the history of Northeast Philadelphia and the many small organizations that keep that history alive. Using the US flag as the organizing principle and creative inspiration\, hands-on artmaking activities at each event will engage communities with the idea of individual expression in flags. Participants will have an opportunity to create an artwork to keep.\nThe Frankford event will also feature an exhibit of artifacts and documents from the HSF collection related to Betsy Ross\, the woman often portrayed as the creator of the flag\, and her relatives in Northeast Philly who preserved and promoted her life story\, as well as a short presentation.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Off street parking will be available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be available.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-special-event/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Frankford\, 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\,\, PA\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Classes & Workshops,Community Events,Family Activities,Free Community Events,History,Make + Take Series,Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
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SUMMARY:extrABBAganza Dance Party!
DESCRIPTION:ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026\, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026\, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia’s own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged\, but come as you are to dance the night away! \nHighlights of the evening: \n• Dancing and costume contests \n• Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier\, Miss Troy\, Amerie Jameson\, and Morgan Morgan Morgan \n• Swedish-inspired retro food buffet \n• Cash/credit bar with themed cocktails and mocktails \nTickets are $35 members\, $40 non-members
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/extrabbaganza-dance-party/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibitions,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Birding,Birds,Celebrations & Networking,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Clean-ups,Community Events,Community Service,Discussion,Event,Events,Family,Family-friendly,Festival,History,Land Stewardship,Nature & Community Science,Other,Outdoor Event,Public Events,Running Group,Volunteer,Walking Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
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SUMMARY:extrABBAganza Dance Party!
DESCRIPTION:ABBA’s iconic “Dancing Queen” turns 50 years old in 2026\, and there’s no better place to celebrate than the American Swedish Historical Museum! As the Museum celebrates its own 100th anniversary in 2026\, break out your bell bottoms and platform shoes as Philadelphia’s own DJ Robert Drake spins the classics. 70’s attire encouraged\, but come as you are to dance the night away! \n Highlights of the evening: \n• Dancing and costume contests \n• Drag Queen homage to ABBA performed by Summer St. Cartier\, Miss Troy\, Amerie Jameson\, and Morgan Morgan Morgan \n• Swedish-inspired retro food buffet \n• Cash/credit bar with themed cocktails and mocktails \nTickets are $35 members\, $40 non-members
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/race-for-the-watershed-5k-and-duck-derby/
LOCATION:Society Hill Dance Academy\, 1919 East Passyunk Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19148\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibitions,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Birding,Birds,Celebrations & Networking,Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Clean-ups,Community Events,Community Service,Discussion,Event,Events,Family,Family-friendly,Festival,History,Land Stewardship,Nature & Community Science,Other,Outdoor Event,Public Events,Running Group,Volunteer,Walking Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
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SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford March Meeting and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Frankford is pleased to host Kimberly Washington\, Esq.\, Executive Director of the Frankford Community Development Corporation (FCDC)\, as its speaker on Tuesday\, March 10 at the Society’s Library/Museum at 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\, PA . Ms. Washington will discuss the history\, impact and future of FCDC as it leads the preservation and re-development of this historic neighborhood. The event is free and open to the public\, and light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the lecture begins at 7:30 PM. Offstreet parking will be available at the Frankford Friends School\, directly across Orthodox St from HSF. Additional information is available at mike@thsof.org\, or by phonne at 216-650-3929.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-march-meeting-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Frankford Historical Society\, 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Announcements,Community Events,Education/Lecture,Free Community Events,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Frankford":MAILTO:mike@thsof.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20260302T143134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T143134Z
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SUMMARY:Free Community Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join ASHM and SEAMAAC for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible: Stories of Strength exhibition. Learn about art and culture through family-friendly art and nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists including a collaborative mosaic project\, a seed planting and pot painting activity\, and a photography station. Food and beverage vendors will also be available. \nIndivisible: Stories of Strength is an exhibition exploring identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibit features a video series\, collaborative art pieces\, and new artwork in collage\, ceramics\, and photography created by artists and staff from SEAMAAC’s art resiliency workshops. Visitors to the exhibit are also welcome to share their own stories of immigration and community at our video recording station. \nHelp us plan for this free event with your RSVP.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/free-community-day-celebration/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Exhibitions,Artists' Workshop Series,Arts & Culture,Discussion,Event,Events,Family,History,Volunteer,Walking Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Swedish Historical Museum":MAILTO:iandren@americanswedish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20260211T205442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T205442Z
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SUMMARY:101 Design Concept
DESCRIPTION:Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept\, how it develops\, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. \nNo doodads/pieces will be made\, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/101-design-concept-2/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Classes and Workshops,Discussion,Education Stations,Education/Lecture,Family Activities,family and kid friendly,History,Hosted events,Kids,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T123000
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SUMMARY:A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience!
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, attention! The American Historical Swedish Museum is inviting you to an event like no other! \nOn February 14th\, 2026\, internationally touring\, interactive historical theatre company\, Live History\, is putting on a performance just for the American Swedish Historical Museum. Before the Doors Open is a seated\, immersive historical mystery where time is on the brink of collapse. \nA knock comes at the door. A host arrives with urgent news: history is unraveling. Important figures have crossed into the present stripped of their memories. Their names\, legacies\, and the artifacts tied to them are at risk of being erased entirely. One by one\, these figures enter and speak—revealing fragments of their lives through monologues\, interactions\, and clues hidden in objects from the past. None of them knows who they are. Not yet. The audience must work together to determine each identity\, voting to match names to faces before time runs out. If the figures are not correctly identified before the museum doors open\, they vanish—taking their histories with them. One thing is for sure: it will be a memorable evening of games\, merriment\, and delightful conversation. So be sure to grab your tickets now for a truly unique experience! \nThis event includes a Scandinavian-inspired brunch or dinner buffet with the performance following in the Grand Hall. This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift experience or an opportunity to explore the ASHM’s past during our Centennial anniversary year! \nSpace is extremely limited for this exclusive performance\, so grab your tickets before they sell out! Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-meal-to-remember-live-mystery-theater-experience/2026-02-14/2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Swedish Historical Museum":MAILTO:iandren@americanswedish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20260113T150559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202216Z
UID:10028430-1771048800-1771099200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience!
DESCRIPTION:Attention\, attention! The American Historical Swedish Museum is inviting you to an event like no other! \nOn February 14th\, 2026\, internationally touring\, interactive historical theatre company\, Live History\, is putting on a performance just for the American Swedish Historical Museum. Before the Doors Open is a seated\, immersive historical mystery where time is on the brink of collapse. \nA knock comes at the door. A host arrives with urgent news: history is unraveling. Important figures have crossed into the present stripped of their memories. Their names\, legacies\, and the artifacts tied to them are at risk of being erased entirely. One by one\, these figures enter and speak—revealing fragments of their lives through monologues\, interactions\, and clues hidden in objects from the past. None of them knows who they are. Not yet. The audience must work together to determine each identity\, voting to match names to faces before time runs out. If the figures are not correctly identified before the museum doors open\, they vanish—taking their histories with them. One thing is for sure: it will be a memorable evening of games\, merriment\, and delightful conversation. So be sure to grab your tickets now for a truly unique experience! \nThis event includes a Scandinavian-inspired brunch or dinner buffet with the performance following in the Grand Hall. This is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift experience or an opportunity to explore the ASHM’s past during our Centennial anniversary year! \nSpace is extremely limited for this exclusive performance\, so grab your tickets before they sell out! Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/a-meal-to-remember-live-mystery-theater-experience/2026-02-14/1/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,History,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Swedish Historical Museum":MAILTO:iandren@americanswedish.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20260119T143228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T143228Z
UID:10028465-1769248800-1769256000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:101 Design Concept
DESCRIPTION:Join us to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with head coach + founder Erike. We’ll do our best to understand how to get to a concept\, how it develops\, and try some sketching and exercise how to get to a concept on our own. \nNo doodads/pieces will be made\, this is purely a session to get to know process and tools.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/101-design-concept/
LOCATION:Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs\, 1714 N Mascher St\, Philadelphia\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Education/Lecture,Event,Family,family and kid friendly,History,Workshop,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Design Gym":MAILTO:FlexIt@DesignGym.Co
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251222T195039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T195039Z
UID:10027526-1769101200-1769110200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible: Stories of Strength Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Indivisible: Stories of Strength\, an exhibition exploring identity and culture among native and immigrant Philadelphians. This exhibit features a video series\, collaborative art pieces\, and new artwork in collage\, ceramics\, mosaics\, printmaking\, and photography created by artists and staff from SEAMAAC’s art resiliency workshops. The evening will include a panel discussion with artists and teaching artists who created pieces for this powerful exhibition. Free and open to the public\, light refreshments served.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/indivisible-stories-of-strength-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:American Swedish Historical Museum\, 1900 Pattison Ave\, Philadeplhia\, PA\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="american sw":MAILTO:egorman@americanswedish.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251020T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T140630Z
UID:10023145-1765018800-1765044000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square\, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books\, prints\, historic documents and other works on paper. \nOpening Hours: \nThursday\, December 4th\, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: \nEnjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. \nTickets: $40 \nPreview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. \nFriday\, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and Sunday. \nSaturday\, December 6th: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-philadelphia-rare-book-fair/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Trinity Memorial Church\, 2212 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Gallery,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251020T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T140630Z
UID:10023144-1764936000-1764964800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square\, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books\, prints\, historic documents and other works on paper. \nOpening Hours: \nThursday\, December 4th\, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: \nEnjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. \nTickets: $40 \nPreview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. \nFriday\, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and Sunday. \nSaturday\, December 6th: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-philadelphia-rare-book-fair/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Trinity Memorial Church\, 2212 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Gallery,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251020T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T140630Z
UID:10023143-1764867600-1764878400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Rare Book Fair will be held at the Trinity@22nd near Rittenhouse Square\, bringing together dozens of dealers and thousands of books\, prints\, historic documents and other works on paper. \nOpening Hours: \nThursday\, December 4th\, 5 pm – 8 pm: Preview Night: \nEnjoy wine and beer while having first access to the books. \nTickets: $40 \nPreview tickets include entry to the fair on Friday and Saturday. \nFriday\, December 5th: 12 pm – 8 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s. Tickets will cover multiple entries on Saturday and Sunday. \nSaturday\, December 6th: 11 am – 6 pm: Book Fair: Entry to the fair will be $15\, $10 for students and free for under 16s.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-philadelphia-rare-book-fair/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Trinity Memorial Church\, 2212 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Gallery,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251028T190407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T190407Z
UID:10023670-1762889400-1762893000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Historical Society of Frankford November Meeting and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia author Joe Lex will speak about his newly published book All Bones Considered: 52 Laurel Women at the HSF library/museum. Not all “hidden Figures” are mathematicians or engineers. Some are political figures. Others chose medicine\, while still others went into the arts. This book tells the amazing stories of more than 50 women whose final resting place is two cemeteries in Philadelphia\, gathered by Dr. Joe Lex\, who volunteers as a docent at the Laurel Hill cemeteries. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The lecture will also livestream in the Historical Society’s Facebook page.215
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/historical-society-of-frankford-november-meeting-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Frankford\, 1507 Orthodox St\, Philadelphia\,\, PA\, 19124\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Frankford":MAILTO:mike@thsof.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20250725T175400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T175400Z
UID:10020069-1762088400-1762095600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fall Foliage of Laurel Hill West
DESCRIPTION:Join our Arboretum Manager\, Aaron Greenberg\, on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of Laurel Hill West. From the dazzling reds of our sugar maple allée to the yellows and orange of sweet gum and hickory\, fall is a beautiful time to explore our tree collection! We will discuss how trees change throughout the seasons and prepare for winter and enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the fall color display. Bring your walking shoes!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fall-foliage-of-laurel-hill-west/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill West\, Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, USA\, 225 Belmont Avenue\, Bala Cynwyd\, PA\, 19004\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Native Plants,Nature Talks,Nature Walk,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event,Seasonal,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Laurel Hill":MAILTO:jrobinson@laurelhillphl.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251006T174813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174813Z
UID:10023020-1761400800-1761406200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:SWWAG Workshop: Seed Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Join Owen Taylor of Truelove Seeds and Chris Bolden-Newsome of Sankofa Community Farm in an evening of seed keeping and story weaving\, and have a deep-rooted conversation about our collective past and evolving futures. \n  \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/swwag-workshop-seed-keeping-2/
LOCATION:Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden\, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Free Community Events,Gardening,History,Sankofa Community Farm,Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20250725T175640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T175640Z
UID:10020070-1760878800-1760886000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Fall Foliage of Laurel Hill East
DESCRIPTION:Join our Arboretum Manager\, Aaron Greenberg\, on a brisk autumn walk through the peak fall colors of some of the great trees of Laurel Hill East. Fall is a beautiful time to explore our tree collection! We’ll enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the fall color display\, and discuss how trees change throughout the seasons and prepare for winter. Bring your walking shoes!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fall-foliage-of-laurel-hill-east-2/
LOCATION:Laurel Hill East\, 3822 Ridge Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19132\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Native Plants,Nature Talks,Nature Walk,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event,Seasonal,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Laurel Hill":MAILTO:jrobinson@laurelhillphl.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20251006T180525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T180525Z
UID:10022948-1760875200-1760889600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:West Mt. Airy Historic House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Presented through the partnership of Mt. Airy Learning Tree and West Mt. Airy Neighbors! The 2nd Annual West Mt. Airy Historic House Tour welcomes visitors inside an array of specially selected private homes. This self-guided tour will showcase unique features of the interior and exterior of six 19th and 20th century homes\, with knowledgeable docents on hand to enrich the experience. Join us for an inside look at the history and stunning architecture of our community! All of the homes on the Tour demonstrate imaginative and inspired choices for living in the 21st century. \nNew homes featured each year!\n$35 advance registration; $40 day-of-tour tickets. All proceeds of the Tour support both MALT and WMAN.\nPlease note: This is not a walking tour; registrants should plan to drive or bike between houses. \nBegin your adventure between 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm by picking up a wristband\, program\, and map at 30 Pelham Rd. We will provide booties to protect the floors in the homes. Masks may be encouraged in indoor spaces.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/west-mt-airy-historic-house-tour/
LOCATION:Commons & Commons\, 30 Pelham Rd.\, Philadelphia\, 19119\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Special Tour,Tours and Explorations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Airy Learning Tree":MAILTO:info@mtairylearningtree.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20250929T141127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141127Z
UID:10022444-1760266800-1760288400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Indigenous culture\, history\, and resilience with co-host Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac. \nEnjoy live performances\, vendors\, workshops\, and more. More details TBA.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Family Activities,Free Community Events,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20250429T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T165151Z
UID:10018725-1760184000-1760198400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Second Saturdays: Free House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Cliveden offers free house tours every second Saturday of the month\, May to October\, as part of their Second Saturday programming. \nHouse tours are available 12pm to 4pm\, beginning on the hour in the Cliveden Barn\, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street\, 19119. The last tour of the day is at 3pm. Each tour is a one-hour experience. Visitors will view our current exhibit\, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden: \n‘Enter Cliveden as it was in the mid-nineteenth century – a household in turmoil and mourning over the death of husband and father\, Benjamin Chew\, Jr. This exhibit explores mourning practices\, household dynamics\, substance abuse and violence\, exacerbated by societal shifts of the mid-19th century and still relevant today.’ \nTo learn more about our exhibit\, visit https://cliveden.org/the-turmoil-of-transition/\, \nPhotograph courtesy of The Library Company of Philadelphia.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/second-saturdays-free-house-tours/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Cliveden\, 6401 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Arts & Performance,Children,Education/Lecture,Event,Food,Free,Free Community Events,Germantown,Health & Wellness,History,Neighborhood,Outdoor Event,Seasonal,Special Tour,Wellness,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cliveden":MAILTO:jrouse@cliveden.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T025038
CREATED:20250929T133900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T133900Z
UID:10022254-1759572000-1759593600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:2025 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
DESCRIPTION:Germantown’s place in the American Revolution will be on full display at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival\, Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 10am to 4pm\, rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on activities\, meet the soldiers\, tours\, food and more at this annual free event hosted at Cliveden\, the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of Germantown. \nExplore the lives and experiences of people from the past throughout the day. Meet soldiers from the British and Continental armies and visit their camps to learn about life during the American Revolution\, including the Museum of the American Revolution’s replica of George Washington’s mobile headquarters during the war. Watch Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse bake fresh bread in an 18th-century oven and purchase some for yourself. Hands-on activities will be available throughout the day; try your hand at blacksmithing\, candle dipping and paper making. Family-friendly activities will be available with the sites of Historic Germantown. \nHear the stories of the Revolution from Ned Hector\, an African American teamster and Dinah\, a once-enslaved woman who lived and labored at Stenton\, requested and gained her freedom April 15\, 1776\, and witnessed the Revolutionary War. Visitors can tour Cliveden and view an exhibit of portraits from the Souls Shot Portrait Project in the Cliveden Barn. \nTwo memorials will help mark the lives lost to violence both long ago and today. At 12:15 pm\, there will be a moment of commemoration for those who died during the Battle of Germantown. At 3:45 pm there will be a moment of remembrance for those lost to gun violence in Philadelphia in 2025. \nFor the event schedule\, parking\, and more information about the Revolutionary Germantown Festival\, visit https://cliveden.org/revolutionary-germantown-festival/. The Revolutionary Germantown Festival is generously sponsored by Asher’s Chocolate Company\, Cheshire Law Group\, Elfant Wissahickon Realtors\, John Milner Architects\, Randall and Linda Miller\, Ted and Dianne Miller\, and Wissahickon Landscape Design.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/2025-revolutionary-germantown-festival/
LOCATION:Cliveden\, 6401 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Community Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,Free,Free Community Events,Germantown,History,Kids,Outdoor Event,Programs for Children,Seasonal,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cliveden":MAILTO:jrouse@cliveden.org
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