Historic Rittenhouse Town

Join us for a fun day of making paper and embedding beautiful elements from nature into your creations!Paper Making and Nature Embedding Come join us for a fun-filled day of paper making and nature embedding at 211 Lincoln Dr! Get your hands dirty and learn the art of creating beautiful handmade paper from scratch. Discover how to incorporate natural elements like leaves, flowers, and seeds into your paper creations for a unique touch. This hands-on workshop is perfect for craft enthusiasts of all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and connect with nature in a

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of book binding from start to finish!Welcome to the world of Book Binding! Join us for a hands-on experience where you'll learn the art of creating beautiful books from scratch. This in-person event will be held at 211 Lincoln Dr, a cozy venue perfect for getting crafty. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone who loves books and wants to learn a new skill. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make your own unique masterpieces. Don't miss out on this opportunity

A free community-oriented event that promotes local artists, health, and wellness and celebrates the historic structures on site.TownFair, hosted annually is a free community-oriented event that promotes local artists, health, and wellness and celebrates the unique cultural history of this national landmark site. Guests will explore our 20-acre arboretum site and visit with local artists and vendors. The celebration will include traditional hearth cooking and paper making in addition to therapeutic and wellness-based activities. Located as a trailhead into the Wissahickon Valley Park, Historic RittenhouseTown is a well-traveled and loved Parks and Recreation site and one of Philadelphia’s most important

Join local naturalist and historian, Steve Jones, for a guided hike through the Wissahickon forest.Join local naturalist and historian, Steve Jones, for a guided hike through the Wissahickon forest. Explore the remnants of the old roads through the valley, visiting sites connected to Historic Rittenhousetown. The route is on several former roadways through the west side of the village, along Paper Mill Run and the Wissahickon Creek. The starting point is the Historic Rittenhousetown office, 208 Lincoln Drive.

Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment complete with 18th Century beer, cocktails, and hearth-cooked food!Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for our second Tavern Night fundraiser! Your ticket supports affordable hearth cooking, and food education programs for Philadelphia public school students, making history both fun and accessible!Outside the church, the tavern was the most important institution in most towns. Taverns were used for political assemblies, markets, and, of course, a place to enjoy a good meal and learn the news of the day. Come join us as the buildings and grounds of our historic 18th-century homestead are transformed