BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260927T234833Z CREATED:20260927T234833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T234833Z UID:10041762-1790960400-1790964000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Brew N' History Tour: Autumn Edition DESCRIPTION:Tour of our historic grounds with local beer pairings.\n\n\nStep into the historic Christ Church Burial Ground for an evening tour exploring the intersection of colonial brewing\, tavern culture\, and early American history. \nThis guide-led tour highlights the final resting places of Revolutionary-era leaders\, signers of the Declaration of Independence\, and notable Philadelphians—from Benjamin Franklin to a famous tavern keeper. Along the way\, you will learn how 18th-century drink culture fueled political debate\, social life\, and daily routines in the early Republic. Five select stops feature a curated sampling of local craft beers paired directly with the historical figures and stories told at their gravesides. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/brew-n-history-tour-autumn-edition/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/700af1c9af30dae883a01be19c5e3585.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T111500 DTSTAMP:20260726T012857Z CREATED:20260726T012857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T012857Z UID:10039426-1785668400-1785669300@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Print the Revolution: A Pop-Up Letterpress Workshop at Christ Church Burial DESCRIPTION:Printing activity on August 2nd. Limited spots available.\n\n\nJoin us and Common Press at the University of Pennsylvania for a unique\, hands-on tribute to the man who gave the Declaration of Independence its first physical form. On Sunday\, August 2\, we are gathering at the historic gravesite of John Dunlap\, the official printer to the Continental Congress\, for a special typographic celebration. \nIn honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of Dunlap’s monumental “broadside” printing\, the Common Press will be onsite with two portable printing presses. \nWhether you’re a history buff\, a design enthusiast\, or just curious about the craft\, this is your chance to step back in time\, see demonstrations up close\, and honor a Philadelphia patriot at his final resting place. \nHow to Attend & Ticket Option:\n\nBurial Ground Admission & Printing Experience ($15): Includes general admission the burial ground\, PLUS a guaranteed hands-on spot at a portable press during your selected 15-minute window. You will work with a printer from the Common Press to operate the press and print your own custom typographic souvenir to take home.\nStrictly Limited: To ensure a high-quality\, unhurried experience\, only 24 printing spots are available (2 spots per 15-minute window). Please select your preferred time slot at checkout.\n\nImportant Logistics:\n\nArrive Early: Please arrive at the burial ground at least 5 minutes before your scheduled timeslot to check in.\nTiming: Because the presses run on a strict schedule (2 printers every 15 minutes)\, late arrivals cannot be accommodated and may forfeit their printing spot to standby guests on the grounds. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/print-the-revolution-a-pop-up-letterpress-workshop-at-christ-church-burial/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/71874dfcb9e2d6f073f6d231110b3f5a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000 DTSTAMP:20260517T011020Z CREATED:20260517T011020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T011020Z UID:10035816-1779469200-1779472800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: After-Hours Tour DESCRIPTION:Uncover the stories of Philadelphia’s women trailblazers on an after-hours tour of the Burial Ground.\n\n\nStep into the untold stories of history’s hidden heroes. \nJoin us after hours for an intimate look at the lives and legacies of the remarkable women laid to rest at Christ Church Burial Ground. You’ll meet trailblazers like Julia Stockton Rush\, Sarah Franklin Bache—women whose courage and contributions helped shape Philadelphia and the nation. \nThrough these powerful stories of resilience and quiet revolution\, you’ll see the past from a fresh\, inspiring perspective. \nTours run every Friday evening in May. Come walk among legends. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/remember-the-ladies-after-hours-tour/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/367dd873864e362c47f899efcc23432b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260511T002356Z CREATED:20260511T002353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T002356Z UID:10034996-1779022800-1779030000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Save the Graves: A Headstone Preservation Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Discover the art and science of historic preservation at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic landmarks.\n\n\nJoin the Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives and the Christ Church Preservation Trust for an information demonstration dedicated to the care and keeping of our city’s history. \nHow do we ensure that centuries-old headstones survive for future generations? In this special event\, an expert will pull back the curtain on the delicate process of gravestone conservation. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nProfessional Demonstration: Watch a live conservation demo led by a specialist from the Heritage Conservation Collective. You’ll learn about the safe materials and techniques used to clean and historic stone.\nMaintenance Tips: Learn the “hows” and “whys” of proper grave maintenance\, from stone identification to understanding the environmental factors that impact them.\nSelf-Guided Exploration: While you are on-site\, take a self-guided tour of Christ Church Burial Ground\, the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and several other signers of the Declaration of Independence.\nHands-On Opportunity: Roll up your sleeves and take an opportunity to clean a part of a grave under the guidance of our team.\n\nRegistration Information\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but space is limited to ensure a quality experience for all participants. Please reserve your spot today! \nThe Event Organizers\n\nChrist Church Preservation Trust\nHistoric St. George’s Museum and Archives\nHeritage Conservation Collective URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/save-the-graves-a-headstone-preservation-demonstration/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/193538d2957973a7251a3fa9adad5c0e.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T180000 DTSTAMP:20251023T145634Z CREATED:20251023T145634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145634Z UID:10023647-1761411600-1761415200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Madmen\, Medicine\, Death\, & Disease DESCRIPTION:Learn about prevalent diseases that swept the city and the often-primitive medical practices used to combat them.\n\n\nThis guided tour through the historic Christ Church Burial Ground explores into the realities of life\, death\, and health in Colonial and Early America\, exploring the interconnected themes of Madmen\, Medicine\, Death\, and Disease. You will explore the resting places of multiple citizens and discover the stories of renowned medical pioneers who radically shaped early treatments for mulitple dieases and mental illness. The tour illuminates the era’s burial customs\, the prevalent diseases that decimated city populations\, and the often primitive\, but foundational practices of medicine that defined life in 18th-century Philadelphia. It’s an immersive look at mortality and the dawn of modern medical science. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/madmen-medicine-death-disease-2/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/598abc5bfd910382489c76416e96539b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T193000 DTSTAMP:20251008T185630Z CREATED:20251008T171833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T185630Z UID:10023039-1760205600-1760211000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Moonrise Music and Tour DESCRIPTION:Intimate concert in the historic garden. Monthly artists. BYOB. Also\, a short pre-show historical tour.\n\n\nEnjoy an evening with intimate\,  chamber music. Each month features a different group of artists to complement the subtle changes in foliages. Audiences are invited to BYOB for refreshments in the garden. Enhance your experience with a short pre-show tour with one of Educators that brings the historic and musical stories of Christ Church to life. \n \nPerformances: \nOctober 11th- Dancing Spirits\, Jon Levis and Co \nJohn Levis (Synthesizers)\, Julius Masri (Keyboards/Percussion)\, Tom Kraines (Cello)\, Andy Theirauf (Percussion) \nJohn Levis is a master of music which moves the body and soul\, having served as the music director of intentionally renowned dance festival Jacob’s Pillow. Tonight\, he leads this one of a kind ensemble pairing atmospheric percussion and synthesizers with the rich acoustic voice of the cello. \n \nNovember 1st – Breath of Creation\, Resonant Edge  \n Aaron Pond (Horn)\, Mekhi Gladden (Oboe)\, Anjali Shinde (Flute)\, Sonali Singh (Bassoon) \nWind quartet Resonant Edge is a melding of four innovative artists committed to exploring the history of classical and creative music through improvisation. Together\, they represent the future of instrumental music\, with members regularly appearing in world-renowned concert halls\, performing with Grammy winning ensembles\, and curating adventurous\, spontaneous music. \n \nDecember 13th – The Colors of Discord \, Thomas Buckner/James Ilgenfrtiz Duo —       \nThomas Buckner (Baritone Voice)\, James Ilgenfritz (Contrabass) \nAcclaimed Baritone Thomas Buckner is joined by James Illgenfritz for an incredible concert highlighting the unique acoustics of Christ Church. Each is skilled in the use of microtones\, being able to definitely manipulate timbre and pitch in order to summon otherworldly emotion.  URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/moonrise-music-and-tour/ LOCATION:Christ Church\, 20 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/04e59f91851f492b239d5e48ec9d1b78.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T180000 DTSTAMP:20251002T143753Z CREATED:20251002T143753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T143753Z UID:10022916-1759597200-1759600800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Madmen\, Medicine\, Death\, & Disease DESCRIPTION:Learn about prevalent diseases that swept the city and the often-primitive medical practices used to combat them.\n\n\nThis guided tour through the historic Christ Church Burial Ground explores into the realities of life\, death\, and health in Colonial and Early America\, exploring the interconnected themes of Madmen\, Medicine\, Death\, and Disease. You will explore the resting places of multiple citizens and discover the stories of renowned medical pioneers who radically shaped early treatments for mulitple dieases and mental illness. The tour illuminates the era’s burial customs\, the prevalent diseases that decimated city populations\, and the often primitive\, but foundational practices of medicine that defined life in 18th-century Philadelphia. It’s an immersive look at mortality and the dawn of modern medical science. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/madmen-medicine-death-disease/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/598abc5bfd910382489c76416e96539b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T180000 DTSTAMP:20250530T135026Z CREATED:20250530T135026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135026Z UID:10019280-1751130000-1751133600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Who's Your Daddy? A Founding Fathers Tour DESCRIPTION:Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/whos-your-daddy-a-founding-fathers-tour-4/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d06445b93cef595c5d77492057339f79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T180000 DTSTAMP:20250530T135026Z CREATED:20250530T135026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135026Z UID:10019279-1750525200-1750528800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Who's Your Daddy? A Founding Fathers Tour DESCRIPTION:Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/whos-your-daddy-a-founding-fathers-tour-3/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d06445b93cef595c5d77492057339f79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T180000 DTSTAMP:20250530T135025Z CREATED:20250530T135025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135025Z UID:10019278-1749920400-1749924000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Who's Your Daddy? A Founding Fathers Tour DESCRIPTION:Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/whos-your-daddy-a-founding-fathers-tour-2/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d06445b93cef595c5d77492057339f79.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T180000 DTSTAMP:20250530T135023Z CREATED:20250530T135023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135023Z UID:10019277-1749315600-1749319200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Who's Your Daddy? A Founding Fathers Tour DESCRIPTION:Think you know the Founding Fathers? Prove it. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/whos-your-daddy-a-founding-fathers-tour/ LOCATION:Christ Church Burial Ground\, 420 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/d06445b93cef595c5d77492057339f79.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR