Events
Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest
Participate in Historic Germantown’s Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest! The Historic Germantown Stamp Rally Scavenger Hunt Contest begins April 19th! Visitors can pick up a Stamp Rally booklet on April 19th and visit the 20 Historic Germantown sites for a stamp and to find a specific item at each site for the hunt. The deadline…
Read MoreThe Sacred Remains: American Attitudes Toward Death in the Early 19th Century
Join Dr. Gary Laderman as he explores the changing attitudes toward death and the dead in the first half of the 19th century. Our current exhibit at Cliveden, The Turmoil of Transition, explores the experiences of one household after the death of Benjamin Chew Jr in 1844. The program is free and virtual; advanced registration…
Read MoreThe Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden
Learn about the mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden Cliveden’s current exhibition, The Turmoil of Transition: The mid-nineteenth century at Cliveden, explores a pivotal time in the Chew household. While the country faced internal conflicts around the institution of slavery and a struggling economy, the Chews experienced turmoil after the death of Benjamin Chew, Jr. in 1844…
Read MoreOld House Care Workshop Series
Sign up for the 2025 Old House Care Workshop Series WMAN’s Historic Preservation Initiative champions the economic, environmental, and community benefits of saving our historic places. Increase your knowledge on common house care topics through this three part workshop series. Online registration recommended as space is limited. To register, visit https://bit.ly/house-care-workshops-2025. Suggested donation: $10 per workshop or…
Read MoreInternational Day of Museums & Sites 2025
Celebrate 2025 International Day of Museums & Sites on Saturday, April 19th! Join Global Philadelphia and several National Historic Landmark sites in Philadelphia on April 19th to celebrate International Day of Sites and Monuments! There are a variety of activities, both in-person and online, available at participating sites throughout the city; visit GPA’s website and social…
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