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Historic Rittenhouse Town

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6049 Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA United States Get Directions
Website http://rittenhousetown.org/

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  • Myths, Legends, Hermits, and Bridges of the Wissahickon (plus live performance!) with Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Stan Kozakowski Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Kiosk (see map here) There is parking nearby our meeting area as well as up by the bike cafe, but in the event the lots fill up, you can find parking along the nearby neighborhood streets or at Blue Bell Park. Please note that there will not be bathrooms available along our route. Back by popular demand! Plus a Live Performance of Kelpius’ Hymns. We will explore some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these

  • Veteran’s Day Family Hike with Hike+Heal and FOW

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Photo courtesy of Stacey Gray Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Hike+Heal for a special Family Hike on Veterans Day! Together, we’ll honor those who have served while reflecting on connection, resilience, and gratitude in nature. Led by Brandi Aulston and her organization, Hike+Heal, this stroller-friendly trek invites veterans, their loved ones, and all community members to share in a mindful afternoon outdoors. We’ll move at a relaxed pace, practice grounding exercises, and celebrate the beauty of the Wissahickon during this reflective day of remembrance and renewal. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors,

  • ATC Hike 13: Spooky Wissahickon with Sheryl Rose, Katherine Bonar, Dave Bonar, and Ted Apple

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is parking in several small lots around HRT as well as nearby street parking on W Rittenhouse Street. Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will not be a bathroom along our route. This hike is a part of our All Trails Challenge (ATC) hike series, presented by Newrez LLC, geared for Challengers to rack up miles and explore different areas of the park on each hike. Join us for all 15 parts and you’re well on

  • Sunday Volunteer Service with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown (see map here) There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort

  • Love Your Park Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is plenty of nearby parking, although parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Please note that there will be bathrooms available for use during the service day. Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia. Show your park you care and join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is parking near our meeting location. Please note that there will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Trail work: using long-handled tools, moving heavy objects • Plantings: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to

  • Lincoln Drive Clean-Up

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This event was originally scheduled to be our Annual Creek Clean-up, but due to weather concerns, we’ve moved our Lincoln Drive clean-up to this date instead. If you were already registered for the creek clean-up, your registration rolls over.  Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Parking in the paved lot along Lincoln Drive is not recommended, as it is the site of frequent car break-ins. Regardless of where you park, be sure to refrain from leaving any valuables in your car. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. We have very exciting plans for this service day. We

  • Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a month long journey to learn about primitive pottery including: hand building, wild clay processing, and wood fired ceramics!Welcome to Primitive Pottery: A Journey from Soil to Earthenware! Join 4 Elements Earth Education at Historic Rittenhouse Town for this hands-on experience series where you'll be introduced to the ancient art of creating pottery from scratch (well, soil actually). You will be guided through the stages of processing wild clay, crafting with various hand building techniques, and utilizing only wood on an open fire to produce your very own earthenware creation. Get ready to roll up your sleeves,

  • Family Nature Day w/ Coyote Tracks

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Coyote Tracks for a morning filled with family, neighbors, and Nature!Join your friends at Coyote Tracks and some local neighbors for a Family Nature Day!This is an opportunity for us all to gather and cultivate relationships with Nature and each other. Imagine kids playing in the budding woodlands while parents and guardians spend time exploring a plant, identifying bird songs, or exploring a hand craft.This experience is hoping to provide the perfect blend of learning and leisure for all ages!Expect to be unwinding in Nature, kids playing and exploring, and allowing time for curiosities and connections to grow!Location:208 Lincoln

  • Family Nature Day w/ Coyote Tracks

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Coyote Tracks for a morning filled with family, neighbors, and Nature!Join your friends at Coyote Tracks and some local neighbors for a Family Nature Day!This is an opportunity for us all to gather and cultivate relationships with Nature and each other. Imagine kids playing in the budding woodlands while parents and guardians spend time exploring a plant, identifying bird songs, or exploring a hand craft.This experience is hoping to provide the perfect blend of learning and leisure for all ages!Expect to be unwinding in Nature, kids playing and exploring, and allowing time for curiosities and connections to grow!Location:208 Lincoln

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is parking near our meeting location. Please note that there will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown There is parking near our meeting location. Please note that there will be limited restroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may

  • Tavern Night

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic Rittenhouse Town for Tavern Night! 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 into a tavern from the 1770s, where the simple pleasures of good food, drink, and fellowship collide. Tavern Night will feature an evening of storytelling and merriment, complete with 18th-century beer and cocktails and hearth-cooked food prepared in our Bake House.

  • Sunday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown This location will not require hiking to access from the available parking areas. Please note that there will be bathroom access during the service day. Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join longtime Wissahickon steward David Bower and his dedicated team of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being

  • Young Coyote Tracks – Late Fall

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

  • Young Coyote Tracks – Late Fall

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

  • Young Coyote Tracks – Late Fall

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

  • Myths, Legends, Hermits, and Bridges of the Wissahickon with Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at the Historic RittenhouseTown Kiosk Back by popular demand! Plus a Live Performance of Kelpius’ Hymns. We will explore some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these from the three different perspectives of history, theology, and psychology. Along the way, we will visit Lover’s Leap, the Henry Avenue Bridge, the Hermitage, and Kelpius’ Cave. At each of these sites, we will consider topics ranging from hidden subway stations, apocalyptic movements, and the Wissahickon’s most famous hermit. For the first time we will hear

  • Young Coyote Tracks – Late Fall

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Our Young Coyote Tracks programs offer 5 -7 year olds the opportunity to engage with Nature Connection practices in fun and meaningful ways.Our Young Coyote Tracks programs are drop-off programs offered to children aged 5 - 7 years old. Participants are then guided into the Natural World in a safe and exciting ways. Through sensory awareness activities, natural movement challenges, and 'survival skill' introductions - particpants are made more aware of, and lead to feel at home with, the Earth and her many children - rocky, rooted, finned, feathered, and furred!

  • Wednesday Volunteer Service Day with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects! All are welcome to attend, and no experience is needed. We encourage attendees to work within their own comfort level, and we always strive to accommodate needs on an individual basis. With that being said, this service day may include the following activities: • Planting: bending over, crouching/squatting, carrying up to 20 lbs • Invasive plant removal: bending over, using long handled tools • Litter clean-up • Graffiti removal • Repetitive motions We

  • Myths, Legends, Hermits, and Bridges of the Wissahickon with Stan Kozakowski and Michael Bridges

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Kiosk Back by popular demand! Plus a Live Performance of Kelpius’ Hymns. We will explore some of the mysticism, mythology, religion, legends, history, art, music, and architecture found within the Wissahickon. We will have ample time to examine these from the three different perspectives of history, theology, and psychology. Along the way, we will visit Lover’s Leap, the Henry Avenue Bridge, the Hermitage, and Kelpius’ Cave. At each of these sites, we will consider topics ranging from hidden subway stations, apocalyptic movements, and the Wissahickon’s most famous hermit. For the first time we will hear a

  • Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

  • FOW’s Free Ice Cream Social

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Historic Rittenhouse Town What’s better than ice cream on a hot summer afternoon? Free ice cream on a hot summer afternoon in the company of friends! Sign up to hike over to the ice cream social from Weavers Way’s new Germantown store here! The hike will begin at 2:30 from 328 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, and FOW and Weavers Way will guide you to HRT for some sweet treats. Join us for our 18th Annual Ice Cream Social! FOW will provide dairy and non-dairy treats, free of charge, from Chestnut Hill’s Bredenbeck’s. Bring the whole family to enjoy

  • Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

  • Wednesday Stewardship with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! Locations and tasks will vary week to week, and may include trash clean-ups, trail improvements, invasive plant removal, graffiti removal, and general park beautification. David’s many years of experience in the Wissahickon means you’ll learn a lot about the valley while also making a positive impact on it. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and

  • Sunday Stewardship with David Bower

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic RittenhouseTown Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join long-time steward of the Wissahickon David Bower and his dedicated corps of Crew Leaders and Trail Ambassadors on a variety of stewardship projects! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location will

  • Colonial Brewing Day

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The art of colonial brewing as demonstrated by Michael Carver. Enjoy tastings from our historic hearth oven plus a guided nature hike.Join us Saturday, February 10, 2024, for a look into the art of brewing in the 18th century. Michael Carver, aka The Colonial Brewer, will demonstrate the beer brewing process over an open fire as it would have been seen in the 1700s. Enjoy a tasting of brews by Michael and a selection of delicious tastings from our Bakehouse hearth. Plus! Join us on a guided nature hike around the village! See more at RittenhouseTown.org

  • Love Your Park in the Wissahickon

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at the Historic Rittenhouse Town Love Your Park is an annual week-long celebration of the amazing parks we have in Philadelphia! On this Saturday, we’ll be performing a series of tasks in the Historic Rittenhouse Town area, including litter clean-up, trail work, and improvements to stormwater infrastructure. No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and

  • Impermanence: The Ever-Changing Wissahickon and the Universe with Stan Kozakowski & Michael Bridges

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Historic Rittenhouse Town Kiosk “Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible” – Thich Nhat Hanh “Contemplating impermanence helps us to touch freedom and happiness in the present moment.” – Hanh The Wissahickon is ever-changing. Fallen leaves give way to beautiful vistas. Mountain ranges erode into gorges and valleys with running water. Eroded stone becomes beautiful Wissahickon gems. Walk with us as we explore the peaceful Wissahickon Valley as fall gives way toward winter. Together we will contemplate and explore the meaning and impact of impermanence the physical, biological, emotional, and spiritual world in the park, in our lives, and

  • Paper Marbling

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make your one-of-a-kind marbled paper!Developed by the Persians in the 15th century, marbling is the art of floating and designing watercolors on a base fluid then permanently transferring the design to paper. You will learn how to prepare the paper to accept the paint, mix the colors for marbling, create the base fluid, float the colors on the base and create your design. You'll then transfer the design to paper you can take home with you.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

  • Intro to Bookbinding

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make your own one-of-a-kind book using techniques employed since the first century.Take home a one-of-a-kind book using the methods from about the first through the mid-19th centuries. You will learn how to hand sew the book sections (called signatures), secure the hardcovers, add a leather or cloth spine and decorative paper to the covers, and lay down the endpapers. Participants will also be provided step-by-step written instructions you can bring home.Includes half-hour lunch break$120 per person14 years & up.

  • Back-to-School Sketchbook Workshop

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get in back-to-school mode with your very own handmade sketchbook!Head back to school with a unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade sketchbook. Students will learn the craft of basic bookbinding while creating a take-home book or journal using recycled and environmentally conscience materials. Basic supplies and materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring fabric, stencils, or waterproof objects to include in their creations.All materials provided. Ages 13-18. $20 per person, max 15 people

  • Volunteer Clean-Up Day, Historic Rittenhouse Town

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Would you like to be part of keeping Wissahickon Valley Park beautiful and sustainable? Then join us for a variety of stewardship projects on this morning! We’ll be cutting back invasive plants, removing litter from the park, and more! No experience is needed. We provide gloves, tools and instruction – you just need to show up! Volunteer service Days are excellent, easy ways to help us take care of Wissahickon Valley Park. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and long pants, and bring a water bottle with you. Detailed information and the specific meeting location

  • RittenhouseTown Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink, hands-on activities, hearth cooking & papermaking, along with an assortment of wellness classes throughout the day - rain or shine!

    Free!

  • Lincoln Drive Clean-Up

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town. This was rescheduled from Saturday, April 1. Are you free this day? Do you want to help out the Wissahickon Watershed? Then join us for this very exciting service day! With the help of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, we will be closing Lincoln Drive (the only main road that runs right next to the creek within Wissahickon Valley Park) from Wissahickon Avenue down to Ridge Avenue for a large-scale litter clean-up! Come help us make this often travelled section of the park cleaner! The event will be cancelled in inclement weather. Be sure to wear

  • Make your own handmade paper Valentine’s

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In this workshop participants will be guided to experiment with different papermaking techniques to create a one of a kind Valentine's! During this workshop participants will learn the basic Western papermaking process and will be introduced to creative experimental techniques. Working with stencils, thread, cut paper and moulds students will learn to manipulate different colored paper pulps to complete a full image.Participants are encouraged to bring stencils, thread, fabrics, paper or other flat objects of their preference to include on their Valentine’s creation. All levels of experience are welcome, no prior experience needed.Materials needed by participants:Rubber bootsPlastic apron

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Day of Service

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Historic Rittenhouse Town Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” By volunteering on this day, we will be giving back to our park, it’s users, the creek, and the plants and animals that rely on it to live. This year, we will be doing a clean-up beneath and around the recently re-opened bridges that connect Forbidden Drive to the paved bike path. Removing this litter will not only make this area of the park more beautiful, but it will keep our watershed healthier for all! No experience is

  • Dendrochronology Lecture & Pizza at the Homestead

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This presentation will explore the science of dendrochronology (tree ring dating) and its applied use Dendrochronology Demystified This presentation will explore the science of dendrochronology (tree ring dating) and its applied use for dating and interpreting historic structures. We will examine the principles of the science and the more recent developments of isotopic dendrochronology in the UK. Several case studies will be presented featuring local examples of dated structures along with some prominent projects from overseas. While this science can offer conclusive felling dates for timbers used in building, interpretation and context for this information relies on both documentary and