208 Lincoln Dr

Fiber flax is known for becoming long line linen, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper?Come to Historic Rittenhouse Town to expore the wide world of fiber flax! The Pennsylvania Flax Project usually focuses on how fiber flax becomes long line linen, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper?If you are interested in the world of environmentally conscious products, and what the future of that can look like, this is a great event to attend.We recommend that you bring a water bottle, as we are not sure what kind of accommedations will

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.

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